Request for Proposals
Have you ever wanted to speak at local or national conferences but didn't know what to do? In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast we take a look at strategies you can use when completing your next Request for Proposal. The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. TechEducatorPodcast.com Follow us Live on Video: http://www.TeacherCast.tv Leave a Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail Email: feedback@Teachercast.net Twitter: @TechEdShow Hashtag: #TechEducator Hosts: Jeff Bradbury - TeacherCast.net - @TeacherCast Jeff Herb - InstructionalTechTalk.com - @JeffHerb Sam Patterson - MyPaperlessClassroom.com - @SamPatue Jennifer Judkins - TeachingForward.net - @JennJudkins David Saunders @DesignSaunders Josh Gauthier @mrgfactoftheday Jennifer Scheffer - JennScheffer.com @JLScheffer How should we choose which conferences to attend / present at? Location Cost Time of Year Target audience. Who do you want to connect with? learn from? I (Sarah) have been hitting edcamps more heavily lately. Tips for Creating the Perfect Session Title Make it catchy, but also capture accurately what you will talk about. For hands-on sessions, I’ve had luck with titles that start with, “How to…” Just like in blog posts, numbers can be good. Titles should be a mix of questions and answers Identify the “pain point” that the audience member might have Tips for Creating the Perfect Session Description Always include, “Participants will…” What they will learn and what they will DO. Match it to the overarching theme of the conference, when applicable. Keep it general enough to allow you to add the latest as things change before the actual presentation Make sure what you share is well represented by the description Tips for Creating the Perfect Lecture Style Presentation Include audience participation as much as you can. Consider using some method of backchannel that you can check in on and scroll on the screen periodically to address audience questions or ideas. Let the audience know you will be doing so. They will be eager to participate that way. Tips for Creating the Perfect Hands on Workshop Be sure there is “sandbox” time. Encourage participants to share their own tips and tricks. Use the expertise in the room. Tips for Organizing Your Show Notes Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Don’t underestimate the importance of being able to do it without notes. Use mirrors. Record yourself. Ask your significant other to watch. Examples of Session Titles “How We are Flipping the Script” = Catchy, but confusing...is it about flipped instruction (yes) or Google scripts (no)? Level Up! Gamify Your Class in Five Steps Examples of Descriptions Other Links and Resources About our Guests: Sarah Thomas is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince Georges County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator and founder of the #EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among teachers around the world. Sarah holds a Masters degree from Howard University in the field of Curriculum and Instruction. She is currently a doctoral candidate at George Mason University, with a major in Education. Her upcoming dissertation, Using Technology to Facilitate Language Acquisition of English Language Learners, is rooted heavily in student-created artifacts through the use of project-based learning. Sarah received the honor of the Prince George's County Public Schools Outstanding Educator Using Technology in 2015. She is also a winner of the 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Award in the “Sharing is Caring” category, and was named by the National School Board Association as one of the “20 to Watch” in 2015. Twitter/Periscope/Voxer: @sarahdateechur Blog: sarahdateechur.com Website: sarahjanethomas.com Kerry Gallagher is a Digital Learning Specialist St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts. She is also the Director of K-12 Education for ConnectSafely.org. Kerry taught middle and high school history in Bring Your Own Device public schools for 13 years. She was best known for her paperless collaborative classroom model, and has helped schools create student-driven technology integration programs. She co-authored the Educator’s Guide to Social Media and the Educator’s Guide to Student Data Privacy. Kerry received the 2014 Yale-Lynn Hall Teacher Action Research Prize for her submission on the use of mobile devices for a paperless public school classroom and is a 2015 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator. In 2015, the Family Online Safety Institute recognized her with the Outstanding Achievement Award and she was a MassCUE Featured Educator. Kerry speaks and presents often at conference locations that have included Harvard Law School, Yale School of Management, and Stanford University. Kerry writes for EdSurge, Corwin-Connect, and ConnectSafely. She holds a juris doctor from Massachusetts School of Law. Her blog www.KerryHawk02.com was recognized by EdTech K-12 among the 50 Must Read K-12 IT Blogs for 2016 and she is on Twitter @KerryHawk02. Thank You For Your Podcast Reviews Are you enjoying Educational Podcasting Today or other shows on the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today. I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Ask Me Your Podcasting or WordPress Question Are you interested in starting your own podcast? Do you need help creating an awesome WordPress website? I am available for 1:1 consulting. Please visit my homepage and I will help you launch your personal brand today! 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