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
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:
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:
