Making Effective Presentations at Professional Conferences

This work prepares teachers, college students, and higher education faculty to conduct various types of presentations, including workshops and teacher inservice trainings; poster sessions; panel discussions; roundtables; research forums; and technology-supported presentations. Making effective presentations to fellow professionals at conferences is an important contribution for educators at all levels, from basic through higher education. The book takes the approach of a paper mentor that guides the reader through the use of templates, specific examples, and a wide range of on-line resources.

Synthesizes the latest research and expert advice Includes the full range of presentations that are possible at professional conferences Includes a wide range of print and online resources that provide support to presenters at different levels of experience Offers templates to assist readers in planning, proposing, conducting, and evaluating conference presentations Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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PART ONE: PRESENTERS AND THEIR AUDIENCES.- 1. Making Presentations to Fellow Professionals: A Rationale.- 2. Before the Conference: General Planning Strategies.- 3. Developing Skill as a Presenter.- PART TWO: TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS.- 4. The One-Hour Workshop/Training.- 5. Poster Sessions and Research Roundtables.- 6. Presenting with a Group (Panel Discussions, Seminars, Forums).- 7. An All Day Preconference Institute or Other Professional Development Session.- 8. Presenting from a Distance via Technology-Supported Sessions.- 9. The Keynote Address or Plenary Speaker Session.- 10. After the Conference: Reflecting on the Presentation.