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How to Maximize Your NSTA Conference Experience |
This Web Seminar took place on October 8, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern
Time. The presenters were Flavio Mendez, Senior Director of the NSTA Learning Center
and Paul Tingler, Project Director for the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy. The
Web Seminar focused on information and strategies teachers can use to maximize their
experience at NSTA conferences.
In this seminar participants learned information about the NSTA Conferences taking
place in Charlotte, Portland, and Cincinnati in 2008. Specifically, topics like
the exhibit hall, different types of sessions, networking, and resources available
at the conference, were discussed. The presenters also talked about tools participants
can use before the conference to better prepare for the event, including the Conference
Personal Scheduler. The Web seminar was designed for educators of grades K-12.
Nineteen (19) participants were present at the live Web Seminar in addition to the
presenters and NSTA support staff. Participating educators represented the states
of Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. Seminar
participants received one of NSTA’s SciGuides for completing the evaluation form
at the end of the program.
Here are some comments provided by the participants at the end of the Web Seminar:
- "I enjoyed hearing about the content of the conferences to see which I may be
able to attend."
- "Learned about the Conference Personal Scheduler, met others in my state, learned
about 1st timers session, etc."
- "Because this is my first conference, having a Web Seminar was terrific, and
knowing I could go online and use a personal scheduler was very helpful and informative."
- "This (presentation) was very well organized. The technical support was outstanding.
It was the best I have ever received."
Thanks to the participants and the presenters for the learning opportunity, the interactions, and a job well done!
Websites
For more information contact webseminars@nsta.org