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Call for Presenters

CALL FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

Interpretation Canada BC and NAI Region 10

In partnership with Metro Vancouver

 ~Joint Spring Conference~

       April 17 – 19th, 2014 @ the Annacis Research Centre, Delta BC 

(pre-conference workshop April 15-16

                                                            www.interpbc.blogspot.com

The BC Section of Interpretation Canada is currently seeking workshop presentations that will enhance the practice and professional knowledge of new and experienced nature, heritage and museum interpreters and outdoor educators from across Canada. Workshops and presentations will ideally complement the 2015 conference theme of “The Trickle Down Effect: Interpreting our Watersheds”. Accepted conference proposals will describe the professionally relevant content offered during an engaging 90-minute workshop, and will be able to accommodate up to 30 participants (multi-part workshops will be considered). $100 is paid to presenters.

Send application to: interpBC@gmail.com

Deadline: January 30th, 2015

Please send proposal ASAP as presenter spots will fill up quickly.

WORKSHOP TITLE:

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

LEARNING OUTCOMES: (List up to three outcomes using active phrases..."The participants will define, create…")

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES:  Please describe any activities, interactive components or if they will have a chance to practice what they will learn in your workshop.

TARGET AUDIENCE: (Check all that apply)

□ Natural Heritage Interpreters                  □ Cultural Heritage Interpreters

□ Museum Educators                                              □ Recreation Leaders

□ Teachers                                                     □ Managers

□ Outdoor Educators

□ Other (Please specify): ___________________

SKILL LEVEL:

□          New Interpreters/educators

□          Managers, Interp/outdoor ed. Veterans

□          Somewhere in-between (neither new, nor managers)

SESSION PREFERENCE: (Check top three preferences; we’ll do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee that you will get your preferred time slot. If you are interested in doing a 2-part workshop, please check two adjacent squares.)

Saturday Morning     □ 9 - 10:30 am                       □ 10:50 - 12:20 am

Saturday Afternoon   □ 1:30 - 3:00 pm                    □ 3:20 - 4:50 pm

Sunday Morning        □ 9 - 10:30 am                       □ 10:50 - 12:20 pm

**Doesn’t Matter       □

TYPE OF PRESENTATION:

□ Lecture                      □Demonstration

□ Outdoor session       □   Interactive Session  □ Other (Please specify) ____________

SPACE REQUIREMENTS: Does your workshop require a special kind of space or seating arrangement? Please describe below and we will do our best.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Are there any additional materials, supplies or equipment (AV or otherwise) that are involved with this workshop? Please provide detail below, including the numbers of items required and we will do our best.

PRESENTER INFORMATION:

NAME:
TITLE:
AGENCY:
CITY:                                                  PROV:                         POSTAL CODE:
PHONE:                                             EMAIL:

Have you previously presented this topic? Yes / No                                 

Where? When? 

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY (Please limit to 50 words or less)

Do you plan on also attending the conference?  □ Yes   □ No   □ Don’t know

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED WORKSHOP PROPOSAL
BY January 30th, 2015 to:

interpBC@gmail.com

Presenters will be contacted by Feb 15th, 2015 to confirm workshop selection.

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For your reference below is copy of our workshop feedback form...

Workshop Feedback Form

Workshop Title:  _____________________________________________________________

Provided useful information                       1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Was an appropriate length                          1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Was relevant to what I do                            1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Theme of workshop clear                            1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Opportunities to practice                            1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Made me think                                            1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Presenter Name:  _____________________________________________________________

Knowledgeable about topic                        1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Well prepared for the session                     1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Effective communicator                              1              2              3              4              5              n/a

Other Comments:

Conference Summary

  Joint Spring Mega Conference

The Trickle Down Effect: Interpreting our Watersheds

April 17-19, 2015

Pre-conference April 15-16

                                                             In partnership with Metro Vancouver

Pre-conference Workshop  April 15-16th (Wed-Thurs)

Social Interpretation: Graphic Design and Social Media - Paul Caputo - NAI
Separate registration. More info: www.interpnet.com/design . Cost in US Dollars. 

Watershed Education and Field Trip Day  April 17th (Fri)

Find out how to use community locations as classrooms and how to engage students in water education & activities. Network with other like-minded educators and interpreters.
Choose one of the following all day field trips:

-          Capilano River Regional Park & Project WET

-          Seymour-Capilano Water Treatment Centre & Watershed Tour

-          Fraser River Discovery Centre & teaching resource kit

Shuttles and bag lunch included. Appies provided at the Surrey Central City Pub social.

Interpretation Spring Mega Conference   April 18-19th (Sat - Sun)

Save this date on your calendars to join us for this year’s conference workshops and keynote speaker. This joint conference replaces the individual NAI and Interpretation Canada BC Annual Spring Conferences.

Workshops in the past: props, theming, program development, puppetry, storytelling, program evaluation, event planning, volunteer management, song writing, guided walks, developing displays

Lunches and Saturday night BBQ dinner provided. And don't forget about the campfire, Interpalooza, owling/coyote howl, and silent auction.

Location: Annacis Research Centre, Delta BC (Metro Vancouver)

http://www.metrovancouver.org/region/Annacis/Pages/default.aspx

Cost in Canadian Dollars:

Friday	Saturday	Sunday
All weekend - Member Fee: $250 (membership not incl)      Non: $300 (membership incl)
Member: $90       Non: $120	Member: $180       Non: $235
Field Trip Day only	Workshops only

Book a room at the Inn at the Quay - mention us for a special rate:
http://www.innatwestminsterquay.com

Contact: interpBC@gmail.com
Or email us if you'd like to bunk with or host a fellow conference participant.

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