Speaker Orientation

This page is targeted to approved ASTD TechKnowledge and International conference speakers. Anyone who is planning to submit a proposal is also welcome to use these resources.

ASTD's primary goal is to serve the learner—the ASTD conference participant—by ensuring that conference sessions are learning experiences. The ASTD audience has high expectations for session content and delivery. This site will help you meet, and exceed, those expectations.

Whether you are a seasoned ASTD speaker or learning facilitator or new to delivering conference education, you will find useful content on this site. Your feedback and additional resources are always welcome!

Quick Links: 
Webinar Slides (PDF)
Webinar Participant Tips (PDF)
Speaker Orientation Job Aid (PDF)


Videos are required viewing for all speakers:

Speaker Video 
This video was filmed at both the TechKnowledge and
International Conferences.

Learning Transfer Video

 


 

Resource Links and Documents

Applicable Content Knowledge

Links:
Review RFP-ICE
Review RFP-TK

Tips:
Application-Focused Objectives--ICE
Application-Focused Objectives-TK

Worksheets:
Conference Session Design Document

Other Resources:
Learning as a Journey NEW!
International Conference Tracks

TechKnowledge Conference TracksCopyright Tips


Interactive Learning

Links:
Death by Powerpoint--Video (contributed by Doug Caldwell)
Top Ten Slide Tips by Garr Reynolds

Tips:
Ideas for Interactive Sessions
How to Submit a Winning ASTD Conference Proposal
Inserting Movie Scenes in PowerPoint MPLC
Using Movie Scenes Legally by PJ Kuyper
Corporate Programming Guide MPLC
MPLC Affiliated Studios 
Why Use Movies? Becky Pluth


Worksheets:
Learning Action Plan
Conference Session Design Template (Word doc)

Other Resources:

Resource List

Enthusiastic Delivery

Links:
Non-Commercial Policy

Tips:
Tips for Language Interpreted Sessions
Speaking to an Adult Audience
Guidelines for Inclusive Sessions
Facilitation Skills
What is a Facilitator? (contributed by Doug Caldwell)
Using Your Voice Effectively (contributed by Ruth Sherman)

Other Resources:
Resource List 


Build on the Learner's Knowledge

 

Links:
International Conference Audience
TechKnowledge Conference Audience

Tips:
Adult Learning Models
Session Content Development

Other Resources:
Resource List