My first conference presentation is done and I left feeling pretty good. I got positive feedback as people were leaving which made me feel pretty good. This picture (and the others) came from people who attended my session and tweeted about it.
It started off with a pretty good turnout apparently, based on what one of the members of the board told me (about 15-20 people).
I think the candy on the tables for them set the mood. I mean, who doesn't love chocolate, right?
Luckily, I was able to borrow some mini-iPads from my school to use and so they got to actually play the games together. I also brought my iPad and two people volunteered to play a math fact game against each other. It was pretty awesome! After they volunteered, they sat down in the hot seats and that's when I told them winner gets a Starbucks card. Talk about "Game on!" My phone projector app wasn't working so we crowded around to see.
I felt good leaving, but there were a few hiccups that I think I'll change for my presentation in October. Some things I just need to explain better, but others I might need to reformat. There were definite things that I plan to keep and the duel of the math facts was definitely one of them!
I ended the session with having everyone play each other on some of the apps I presented on with the mini iPads. That was also a definite keep! I'm not sure when the feedback from the CUE Conference comes in, but I'm dying to see it so I know what they thought and what to keep and what to toss.
It seems like it was kind of collaborative (I'm not sure if people already knew each other or if they were just willing to share more after I had them turn and talk.) It was pretty cool to see though!
Overall, I felt like it was great experience for me. It was great to hear different ways that I never thought of of how people might use things that I am using in my class. It was also just really fun! First one down in the books!
I'm glad you have been able to go through your presentation! You and your group did well on the online presentation a two weeks ago and I am sure that you will do well on future presentations. Even though I've had some light research presentation experience along with being an Instructional Student Assistant for EOP, preparing for presentations is always an experience unlike any other. I'm sure that by the conclusion of our Master's program, we will all be excellent presenters.
ReplyDeleteAwesome work! I would come to one of your presentations! As a teacher, I always loved when presenters got us out of our seats and interacting with each other; and it surprised me how often presenters would disregard our own 'best practices' and give a dry powerpoint, only to end with "Any questions?" - and a deadpan of boredom followed by lackluster applause. You're audience looks really engaged and inspired! And way to make things work on the fly by having people gather round to watch the math game when the projector wasn't working.
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, the pics of the presentation are a nice touch. It looks like the presentation went well, and everyone was engaged,kudos! It sounds like you sailed through the "hiccups" and if you can do that - you can rest assured, next time has got to be easier.
ReplyDeleteBased on your photos, it looks like it was a hit! Its always good to see people up and out of their seats :) For the short time I've known you, I am confident that you put a lot of thought and effort into planning, and frankly I think that makes the difference. I think that demonstrates a care and concern for the audience, a desire that they would benefit from their time with you. Keep it up, lady!
ReplyDeleteI know how hard you worked to get ready for this presentation so I'm happy for you that it went so well! I can't wait to hear how your next one goes after taking what you learned from this one to make it even better! It would be great to have you do a presentation for our district since we are all technological now! Keep it up! You rock!
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Jen! Based from the pictures you look great too! I also loved how interactive everyone was. As a teacher, hands on learning is the best! Most importantly, you left feeling good.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Jen, your peeps look engaged and you presentation looks super interactive.Congratulations on your accomplishment.
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