ASTD Conference 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:
Resources links, worksheets, and videos
Archive of January 13, ICE 2009 Speaker Orientation Webinar
Webinar Slides (PDF)
Archive TK 2010 Speaker Orientation
(Please note: There were some technical difficulties during the recording of this presentation and the PDFs selected will show as gray boxes. Please listen to the verbal content and be patient with the screen view!)
Webinar Slides (PDF)
Webinar Participant Tips (PDF)
Speaker Orientation Job Aid (PDF)
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Videos are required viewing for all speakers:

Speaker Video 
This new video was filmed at the 2009 TechKnowledge and
International Conferences.

Learning Transfer Video
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Resource Links and Documents

Applicable Content Knowledge

Links:
Review RFP-ICE
Session Materials Guidelines-ICE (see Speaker Kit)
Job Aid Samples-ICE
Job Aid Guidelines-ICE
Review RFP-TK
Job Aid/Workbook Guidelines-TK
Job Aid Samples-TK

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

Worksheets:
Conference Session Design Document

Other Resources:
International Conference Tracks
TechKnowledge Conference Tracks
Copyright Tips
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Interactive Learning

Links:
Delivery Methods
Designing Visual Aids
How Not to Use Powerpoint--Fun Video
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
How to Insert a Movie Scene in PowerPoint by PJ Kuyper
Using Movie Scenes Legally by PJ Kuyper

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

Other Resources:
Resource List
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Enthusiastic Delivery

Links:
Non-Commercial Policy
Inclusiveness (TBD)

Tips:
Tips for Language Interpreted Sessions
Facilitation Skills
What is a Facilitator? (contributed by Doug Caldwell)
Using Your Voice Effectively (contributed by Ruth Sherman)

Worksheets:
More to Come!

Other Resources:
Resource List
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Build on the Learner's Knowledge

Links:
International Conference Audience
TechKnowledge Conference Audience

Tips:
Adult Learning Models
Session Content Development

Worksheets:
More to Come!

Other Resources:
Resource List

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