2022 presenter information
Presenter Support for Creating Pre-Recorded Videos
Last year, a YouTube playlist was created by the Association to support presenters in creating pre-recorded videos using a number of different tools, and taking into account potential issues such as copyright. This playlist can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ljzf4rEUz_YuY-jdaHLNxk3l_IVJHZw.
Online Zoom Preparation for Live Presenters and Session Moderators one on one Zoom help booking
We are sharing this opportunity for optional support with presenters. Last year we worked with over 90 presenters before their scheduled conventions, and in many cases, it proved to be an important element in ironing out technical glitches and gaining fluency in presenting through Zoom. Beginning Monday, January 3 through Wednesday, March 9, one-on-one Zoom preparation sessions will be available for presenters, session moderators (if applicable), or board members. Those interested can book a 15-minute or a 30-minute one-on-one session with Danny Maas to address any of the following:
• Testing equipment and bandwidth for Zoom compatibility
• Gaining fluency sharing presentation content in Zoom
• Managing interactivity during sessions (chat, Q&A, breakout rooms, etc)
• Tips for creating engaging presentation content
• Tips for dealing with inappropriate participant behavior
These sessions will be offered Sunday through Wednesday evenings from January 3 to March 9. To book an appointment, as a presenters, moderators, or board members go to https://calendly.com/ata-conventions.
Guide for Presenters—Creating High-Quality Online Sessions
ATA staff have created a guide to assist presenters in creating high-quality online sessions for teachers’ conventions. This guide can be accessed in PDF at https://bit.ly/ata-hq-online or in YouTube presentation format at https://youtu.be/vaYj1n4qQAE. A separate video playlist shared previously for presenters creating pre-recorded sessions can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ljzf4rEUz_YuY-jdaHLNxk3l_IVJHZw.
Presenters Dealing with Inappropriate Participant Behaviors
We wish to ensure that all presenters feel safe and respected during teachers’ conventions. Any presenters who experience inappropriate comments or conduct that is racist, bullying, discriminatory, hostile, politically inflammatory, or otherwise inappropriate may remove participants from the Zoom session or ask the A/V Zoom operator or session moderator (if applicable) to remove that person from the session immediately. A reminder to presenters to avoid disparaging remarks about government officials and to conduct themselves with the respect and dignity they expect from participants. With the potential for media or other uninvited participants to be viewing sessions, presenters must conduct themselves in a way that maintains the dignity of the teaching profession and the Association it is representing.
Attendee and Presenter Equipment Compatibility with Zoom
One risk to successful online teachers’ conventions is the potential incompatibility of members’ and presenters’ computer equipment with Zoom and difficulty using speakers and microphones. Convention boards are urged to encourage members and presenters to check that their equipment is compatible. Zoom offers a self-testing site for people who wish to test their equipment for connecting to Zoom which you may want to post on your convention websites and share via social media or other communication methods leading up to your convention. Visit https://zoom.us/test for more information.
Also be sure to update to the latest version of Zoom.
Last year, a YouTube playlist was created by the Association to support presenters in creating pre-recorded videos using a number of different tools, and taking into account potential issues such as copyright. This playlist can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ljzf4rEUz_YuY-jdaHLNxk3l_IVJHZw.
Online Zoom Preparation for Live Presenters and Session Moderators one on one Zoom help booking
We are sharing this opportunity for optional support with presenters. Last year we worked with over 90 presenters before their scheduled conventions, and in many cases, it proved to be an important element in ironing out technical glitches and gaining fluency in presenting through Zoom. Beginning Monday, January 3 through Wednesday, March 9, one-on-one Zoom preparation sessions will be available for presenters, session moderators (if applicable), or board members. Those interested can book a 15-minute or a 30-minute one-on-one session with Danny Maas to address any of the following:
• Testing equipment and bandwidth for Zoom compatibility
• Gaining fluency sharing presentation content in Zoom
• Managing interactivity during sessions (chat, Q&A, breakout rooms, etc)
• Tips for creating engaging presentation content
• Tips for dealing with inappropriate participant behavior
These sessions will be offered Sunday through Wednesday evenings from January 3 to March 9. To book an appointment, as a presenters, moderators, or board members go to https://calendly.com/ata-conventions.
Guide for Presenters—Creating High-Quality Online Sessions
ATA staff have created a guide to assist presenters in creating high-quality online sessions for teachers’ conventions. This guide can be accessed in PDF at https://bit.ly/ata-hq-online or in YouTube presentation format at https://youtu.be/vaYj1n4qQAE. A separate video playlist shared previously for presenters creating pre-recorded sessions can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ljzf4rEUz_YuY-jdaHLNxk3l_IVJHZw.
Presenters Dealing with Inappropriate Participant Behaviors
We wish to ensure that all presenters feel safe and respected during teachers’ conventions. Any presenters who experience inappropriate comments or conduct that is racist, bullying, discriminatory, hostile, politically inflammatory, or otherwise inappropriate may remove participants from the Zoom session or ask the A/V Zoom operator or session moderator (if applicable) to remove that person from the session immediately. A reminder to presenters to avoid disparaging remarks about government officials and to conduct themselves with the respect and dignity they expect from participants. With the potential for media or other uninvited participants to be viewing sessions, presenters must conduct themselves in a way that maintains the dignity of the teaching profession and the Association it is representing.
Attendee and Presenter Equipment Compatibility with Zoom
One risk to successful online teachers’ conventions is the potential incompatibility of members’ and presenters’ computer equipment with Zoom and difficulty using speakers and microphones. Convention boards are urged to encourage members and presenters to check that their equipment is compatible. Zoom offers a self-testing site for people who wish to test their equipment for connecting to Zoom which you may want to post on your convention websites and share via social media or other communication methods leading up to your convention. Visit https://zoom.us/test for more information.
Also be sure to update to the latest version of Zoom.