Summary: In this episode of “<a href="https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/">Ask the Tech Coach</a>,” Jeff and Nick dissect the dreaded “multi-hour workshop presentation” and provide key tips, tricks, and strategies for your next large conference workshop presentation or school based professional development day. <br> In this episode, we discuss:<br> <br> * Reflections and reactions from Episode 27: November Tech Coach Round Table<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> How and when should you be creative with your presentation topics?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Join us LIVE on December 13 for EdChat Interactive at 8:00 PM Eastern<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.edchatinteractive.org/upcoming-seminars/what-do-you-do-when-your-students-don-t-get-it">What do you do when your students .. don’t get it.</a><br> <br> <br> * Join our Tech Coach Mastermind Today!<br> <br> <a href="http://teachercast.net/askthetechcoachmastermind">Sign Up Today</a> to get on the list and be notified when it launches!<br> $50 off using the coupon “TC50”<br> Membership in an exclusive team of Tech Coaches<br> Peer to Peer Mentoring<br> 2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings<br> 8 Week Online Course on Learning Management Systems<br> Mastermind Exclusive FREE Lesson Plans to share with your teachers<br> Mastermind Exclusive FREE Templates to share with your teachers<br> A Positive and Friendly learning environment to help you grow your program<br> Access to our Private Ask the Tech Coach Facebook Group<br> <br> <br> <br> How to Prepare for a Multi-Hour Workshop<br> How to conceptualize a multi-hour presentation vs a standard hour presentation<br> <br> School workshops vs conference workshops<br> Audience expectations<br> <br> Lecture vs Workshop<br> <br> How much should you talk and how much should you engage?<br> Does Think/Pair/Share work?<br> <br> Choosing what platform to focus on (Google/Apple/Microsoft)<br> <br> How do you plan when you don’t know the platform?<br> <br> Crafting the Perfect Intro<br> <br> Hooking teachers at the onset<br> Show, tell, or let them do?<br> Let them know what to expect during this workshop<br> <br> Handouts vs downloadable templates<br> <br> Handouts are good if they are breaking something down<br> Digital resources are easier to maintain/don’t get lost/easy to come back to<br> <br> How to create a memorable ending?<br> <br> Something they can takeaway<br> Group brainstorming session of ideas<br> <br> <a href="http://www.askthetechcoach.com/">On the Next Episode</a><br> <br> <br> <br> December 12: Why Should Tech Coaches Collaborate with Each Other?<br> December 17: Keeping Busy During the Holiday Season<br> December 24: Your Tech Coach Holiday Wish List <br> <br> <br> <br> Download Our FREE Google Drawing Technology Self-Assessment!<br> <br> Follow our Podcast<br> <br> The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/teachercast">@TeacherCast</a><br> <a href="https://www.teachercast.net/askthetechcoach" title="Ask the Tech Coach on iTunes" class="pretty-link-keyword">Ask the Tech Coach Podcast</a> | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach">@AsktheTechCoach</a><br> <br> Follow our Hosts<br> <br> Jeff Bradbury | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury">@JeffBradbury</a><br> Nicholas Amaral | <a href="http://twitter.com/namaraledu">@NamaralEDU</a><br> <br> Tech Tip of the Week<br> <br> When preparing for your workshop, it’s best to know your audience and understand their expectations.<br> <br> Join our PLN<br> Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2">commenting on iTunes</a> today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podc...
