Conference 2015 Presenter Orientation Dr. Kenneth Wilson Director of Staff Development & Teacher Evaluation

Conference 2015 Presenter Orientation 0 Welcome 0 Thank you! 0 We are fulfilling the district’s mission and vision.

Mission and Vision Mission: Dorchester School District Two leading the way, every student, every day through relationships, rigor and relevance. Vision: Dorchester School District Two desires to be recognized as a “World Class” school district, expecting each student to achieve at his/her optimum level in all areas, and providing all members of our district family with an environment that permits them to do their personal best.

Orientation Purpose 0 To meet conference presenters 0 To communicate goals, expectations, and logistics of presentations 0 To share tips relative to adult learners to ensure a successful presentation

Conference Purpose and Goal 0 Learning by Design Conference 2015 is a district-wide professional development conference for educators in Dorchester School District Two where as a professional learning community we emphasize learning, build a collaborative culture, and focus on results to become a "World Class" school district. 0 The overall goal of Learning by Design 2015 is to “raise the bar” and address the most essential topics in education that will provide opportunities for educators to enhance their craft as a means to accomplish the mission and vision of the school district.

Intended Outcomes 0 Behavior change 0 New skill(s) 0 New teaching method 0 Implementation of a new curriculum 0 Implementation of a new instructional activity 0 Implementation of a new instructional strategy 0 Enhancement of a new skill, teaching method, instructional activity, and/or instructional strategy

General Information 0 Date: Monday, January 12, Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 0 Schedule 7:00-8:00 Presenter Check-In 8:30-9:30 Session 1 9:45-10:45 Session 2 11:00-12:00 Lunch 1, Session 3 12:01:1:00 Lunch 2, Session 4 1:15-2:15 Session 5 2:30-3:30Session 6 0 Locations: 0 SHS: Elementary Schools 0 ARHS: Secondary Schools (Middle Schools, High Schools, GAP, and Adult Education)

General Information, continued 0 Adult Ed: Food Services, Custodial 0 District Office C&I: School Nurses 0 GMS: Facilities & Maintenance 0 District Office Board Room: Financial Secretaries (a.m.) 0 ARHS: Fine Arts (a.m.) 0 ARHS: Security 0 The District Office Staff will participate at one or more of the locations.

General Information, continued 0 Presentation Length: 60 minutes 0 Facilities: (e.g., LCD, SmartBoard, computer lab, and internet access) 0 Presentation Formats 0 Consistent format, look, and feel 0 File naming convention: 0 LBD 2015-Title of Presentation-Lead Presenter’s Name 0 Example: LBD 2015-Level 5 Leadership-Dr. Sean Alford 0 Upload to the Presenter Google Doc by January 7, 11:59 p.m. 0 Posted to Learning by Design Webpage for consistent look and feel 0 Handouts 0 Bring appropriate number of copies for attendees

Presentation Format 0 Slide 1: Title Slide with Presenter Names 0 Slide 2: District Vision and Mission 0 Slides 3- 0 Final Slide: Evaluation Information

Communicating with Registrants 0 Presenters are asked to begin communication with registrants starting January 5, Communicate through ERO 0 Thank them for registering for the session 0 Let them know you are looking forward to the session 0 Provide any things they need to do in advance

ERO Communication Instructions 0 Log-In to ERO

1. Click Search 2. Click Search Again: ***You will see a listing of all the courses you are assigned to as an instructor.

3. Click on COURSE TITLE: You will see a listing of all the sessions for the course you are assigned to as an instructor. 3. Click on COURSE TITLE: You will see a listing of all the sessions for the course you are assigned to as an instructor.

3. Click on an SRN: You will see all the information for the course and session, including the registrants. 3. Click on an SRN: You will see all the information for the course and session, including the registrants.

ERO Communication Instructions Click Attendance/

3. Click Send to Registrants:

The Day of the Event 0 Professional Dress 0 Check in at the Presenter Table—7 A.M. 0 Pick up Presenter name tags, list of registrants for sign in, session location, and other materials 0 Arrive to your assigned room 20 minutes in advance of your workshop to test your AV equipment, set up the room, etc. If there is something missing, do not panic 0 Step outside the room and flag down the nearest LBD Conference staff member. There will be staff checking every room to assist with connecting equipment and make sure everything works properly. 0 If you cannot help, please reference your presenter packet for communicating with the LBD Conference Staff. 0 Have a backup plan if technology fails

Day of the Event, continued 0 Call your room to attention at the designated workshop start time. 0 Please make sure your workshop begins on time. People will drop in and out of the presentation room throughout your workshop so please start on time. 0 Make sure to introduce all those presenting and the title of the workshop. 0 Make sure attendees sign the Session Attendance Sheet.

To ensure a successful experience: 0 Please help the Conference stay on time, and be respectful of those presenting after you. 0 Make sure you wrap up your workshop at the designated workshop end time. If conversation continues, invite those individuals to join you outside the room. 0 Most likely, there will be workshops immediately after you. It is important that you clean up your materials, set the room back to its original condition and move any lingering conversations outside of the room. Room must be returned to original setup, including chair arrangements! 0 If you submitted materials to be posted on the Learning by Design webpage, direct your attendees to the URL or have them scan the QR code in the Learning by Design Logo.

To ensure a successful experience: 0 Speak in your own voice. 0 Don’t speak too much. 0 Share your passion. 0 Be sensitive to your audience. 0 Listen responsively.

To ensure a successful experience: 0 Have a sense of humor. 0 An image speaks a thousand words. 0 Inspire the participants. 0 Encourage reflection. 0 Be humble.

Adult Learners 0 Adults attend workshops for a variety of reasons: 0 Forced 0 Social interaction 0 Specific problem they want solved 0 Desire to learn more about your topic 0 Identify these needs and find the best way to address them.

Adult Learners, Continued 0 Be prepared 0 Have a flexible teaching strategy 0 Variety of educational tools in their presenter “tool box” 0 State the intended outcomes of the session 0 State the importance of the outcomes and how to apply what they are learning to their daily lives

Adult Learners, Continued 0 Less is More 0 Quality over Quantity 0 Allow opportunities for them to complete a task or solve a problem 0 Allow participants the opportunity to share their own experiences with the topic at hand 0 Keep participants actively engaged 0 Provide great and wonderful examples

Adult Learners, Continued 0 Active Engagement 0 Limited Lecture 0 Apply New Knowledge/Practice 0 Learning is a social experience 0 Small groups 0 Interaction is important 0 Presenter – Participant 0 Content – Participant 0 Participant – Participant

Session Evaluations 0 For each question, use 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=agree, 4=strongly agree. Your responses will assist us in planning future professional development in Dorchester School District Two. 1) The instructor was well prepared for the workshop. 2) The materials for the workshop were appropriate. 3) The concepts presented were appropriate to my job. 4) I will benefit from attending this session. 5) I would recommend this training to others.

Summary 0 If designed and used correctly, sessions can be powerful educational experiences that can have tremendous impact on learners. 0 It is the responsibility of the designer and presenter to ensure that all the key characteristics of a workshop are included in the learning experience and that the fundamentals of adult learning are maximized to make it a positive experience for both participant and presenter.

Questions

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Contact Information Dr. Kenneth Wilson Director of Staff Development & Teacher Evaluation ext (office) (cell)