Train It Like A Rock Star: A Backstage Pass Maggie McGuire Ed.D. Master Level Trainer 2003 TAEYC Trainer of the Year

What is YOUR presentation style?

Engaging! or

Something else?

So how do you perform like the star you are?

Themes Why use them? They add interest. They help tie information together. They help people pay attention. They are fun!

Music Why use music? It –adds drama –Sets the mood. –supports the learning. –evokes strong emotion –serves as a memory anchor –provides an emotional connection

What about copy righted materials?

Fair Use “Fair use is situational, and context is critical. Because it is a tool to balance the rights of users with the rights of owners, educators need to apply reason to reach a decision”. The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education:

Props Why use props? Help’s –participants get engaged –people remember information –Establishes the mood –Highlights the fun factor

Theme Examples Construction Jungle Soda Shop Rock Star

Construction (Impact Zone) Props –Construction hats –Tool aprons –Tools –Plastic hammers Music Can We Fix It? Bob the Builder Right Tool for the Job Bob the Builder No One Can Dig It Like We Do Bob the Builder If I Had a Hammer Trini Lopez

Impact Zone

Kinesthetic VisualAuditory

Wrap It Up and Shut It Down What’s going in your tool belt?

Jungle Props –Hats –Blow up monkeys –Banana’s –Animals for sorting –Coconuts –pineapples Music –Jungle Book CD –Monkey See, Monkey Do Mr. Al –The Elephant Hap Palmer –Down in the Jungle Jack Hartman

Jungle Rules! It doesn’t have to be a jungle out there.

How To Get The “Monkey” Out of Your Business and Keep It Rolling Along! Networking Basics (advertising methods) Organizing Expenses Setting Fees Visit your accountant Preplanning and Organization- invoices, proposal sheets, call sheets, and contracts

“Jungle Rules” Turn off your cell phones Respect your neighbors comments Participate actively

Tips for Staying Alive in the Jungle Arrive early Make sure your training bag is stocked. Ensure room is arranged to support your training. Make sure all participants have a clear view of the front, screens or media. Make room look inviting. Set a time schedule and stick to it.

How to get your lions and tigers organized- Oh, My!

© Maggie McGuire & Cindy Simpson Dealing with Sour Notes

Soda Shop Props –Blow up Jukebox –Old records –Soda glasses –Paddle balls Music –Any upbeat 1950’s music

Let The Good Times Roll!

© Maggie McGuire & Cindy Simpson Low Literacy Rates Use pictures and graphics Provide hands on experiences Ask for volunteers

ABC’s It’s Easy As 1, 2, 3! Form yourselves into 8 groups. On the paper provided, brainstorm and write down something that you have learned that begins with each letter. Be prepared to share!

Keepin’ it fresh- Keepin’ it real Brainstorm Race Divide your groups up into teams. Teams race to chart paper and list as many items as they can in a certain amount of time. WITHOUT SPEAKING!

Train It Like A Rock Star Props Blow up guitars Blow up mikes Guitar Necklaces Guitar Bubbles Glamorous Sunglasses Mirror Ball Music Favorite Rock and roll Songs

It’s Jammin’ Time

Crooning your hits to keep your fans coming back

Grab your Grab a pal Daddy O and wail with them about what you just learned.