Episode 28

Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Presenting Multi-Hour Workshops

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” 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. How to Prepare for a Multi-Hour Workshop How to conceptualize a multi-hour presentation vs a standard hour presentation

School workshops vs conference workshops
Audience expectations

Lecture vs Workshop

How much should you talk and how much should you engage?
Does Think/Pair/Share work?

Choosing what platform to focus on (Google/Apple/Microsoft)

How do you plan when you don’t know the platform?

Crafting the Perfect Intro

Hooking teachers at the onset
Show, tell, or let them do?
Let them know what to expect during this workshop

Handouts vs downloadable templates

Handouts are good if they are breaking something down
Digital resources are easier to maintain/don’t get lost/easy to come back to

How to create a memorable ending?

Something they can takeaway
Group brainstorming session of ideas

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When preparing for your workshop, it’s best to know your audience and understand their expectations.

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