What can I expect for presentation technology?

Each of the rooms at TWU are very similar. All you need to bring with you is your own computer. All you need to do is take the HDMI cord that is waiting for you in the room, and plug it into your laptop. You will then be ready to present with sound and video on the wall screens in your room.

If you have a Mac, you are probably already familiar with the need to have an HDMI adapter if your Mac does not have an HDMI port.

What is the session proposal submission deadline?

Please have your submissions submitted by May 12, 2023.

What type of furniture is in each room?

Virtually every room has movable tables and chairs and can be setup or re-arranged by you to fit your needs. With extensive re-arrangements, we can help before the event begins. Please be sure to leave the room as you found it.

Do you provide an honorarium?

Yes, we know that preparing an innovative, engaging, and relevant session for our community of educators takes time, preparation and commitment. Therefore we offer you a generous stipend for preparing and delivering your session. Since we review this each year, please inquire about this with your session proposal.

What are the expectations about audience engagement?

At InspirED, we invite proposals that are engaging and invite audience feedback and participation. Doing is learning! Therefore, please be sure to give serious thought to how you will intentionally invite and use audience participation and feedback.

  1. We highly recommend effective use of protocols. When used properly, they can enhance the effectiveness and clarity of a task.
  2. Mentimeter is a great online option to build presentations, interactive polls, and quizzes
  3. Anything similar to Google Docs that allows collaborative work on the same document.
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Some practical advice on intentionally including protocols in your session.

A link to a preview of the Ron Nash book.

A 2-page handout describing various protocols with links for more information. Student-centred protocols need adapting for adult learning.

What information do you need from me as a speaker?

All the information provided in the sign-up process to this website has given us the appropriate information we need to help our audience make an informed decision about which sessions to attend. Please use the button at the top of this page or this link here to review your contact details with us. Your home address is only provided in case we need to send you your honorarium.