Online Workshop Presenter Application:

AEOE Spring Conference April 27-29, 2007 Sierra Outdoor School, Sonora

You must register for the conference separately - registration materials will be available in February 2007 on the web and in the Spring Newsletters
There will be a place for you to take a 50% discount on conference registration fees, if your workshop proposal has been accepted.

Warning: this is a long form! For the longer parts of the application, it is recommended that you save your work to a word processing program (such as Word) in case the form does not go through for any reason. While it seems to be working for most people, one or two have reported problems. If you suspect a problem with the form, you may email the information below to or , conference planners, or upload it if you have it written up separately.

Print-friendly AdobePDF versions of the Call for Presenters and Presenter Application for mail or fax if you prefer.

Please let us know if there are problems so we can address them and make the application process simpler.

Workshop presenter applicants will be contacted within three weeks of the February 16, 2007 deadline to let you know if your proposal is accepted.

Workshop Information to be published in the conference program and online

(pending acceptance of application)

Your Name(s): (if you co-present a workshop, only one discount will be given to the first presenter named)

Your Organization(s):

Organization's Website(s): (for linking in the online workshop description)

Workshop Title:

Workshop Description: as you would like it to appear on the web and in the conference program. Please describe your workshop in 5-7 sentences (what you will present & how, what participants will do, etc.):

Bio: Please provide brief biographical information for the conference program about each presenter (3-5 sentences)

Reference: In order to help us better select presenters for the conference, we would appreciate a reference from someone who knows your abilities as a workshop leader.

Name:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Target Audience (check all that apply):
Beginner (intern/new naturalist/interpreter) Experienced Naturalist Classroom Teacher All
Residential Outdoor School Community Program Nature Center Museum
Other/Comments:

Workshop Format and Teaching Methods (check all that apply):
Lecture Discussion Hands-on Active
Other - describe:

Materials: Will you have handouts or other materials for your participants to take home? NO YES
Describe:
Do you need to charge a materials fee? NO YES - Amount: $

NOTE: Save Paper!! If you email or upload handouts, resources, or other materials to the , they will be included in the conference proceedings - if you run out of hand-outs at the conference, you can direct your workshop participants to the AEOE website: aeoe.org/conference/resources/2007/

 

Presenter(s) Contact Information

Your Mailing Address(es):

City / State / Zip:

Phone(s): (put whichever are best to reach you for questions)
H: W:
Cell: Other:

Primary Presenter Email Address:

Co-presenter Email Address (if applicable)

Emergency Contact Number:

Workshop Proposal Details

(we will use this information to choose which workshops to accept, and to best meet your needs, so please be thorough)

Please provide a description of your workshop including:

  1. Workshop Strand: (where you think your workshop best fits - click here to see strands - opens in a new window):

    Briefly describe how your workshop will support your chosen strand (strands listed on call for presenters page-opens in a new window):


  2. Goals/Objectives: What will participants gain or learn? Please list 2-3 of your workshop goals/objectives (or upload a separate lesson plan for your workshop and note that you have dones so below):


  3. Methods: Please describe the specific teaching methods and activities you will utilize in more detail:



  4. Workshop Time Preference Check times you are available to present your workshop (check as many as you like)
    (We will try to accommodate your requests if at all possible, but times are subject to change if necessary for the schedule)
    I. SAT: First Morning Workshop II. SAT: Second Morning Workshop
    III. SAT: First Afternoon Workshop IV. SAT: Last Afternoon Workshop
    V. SUN: Morning Workshop
    Is there any time you cannot present?

    Comments?


  5. Workshop Duration Preference (choose one): SINGLE session ~1.25 hours DOUBLE ~2.5 hours (limited availability)
    Comments:


  6. Ideal Location (check one): INDOORS OUTDOORS EITHER
    Comments:


  7. Special Needs: Do you have any particular space or equipment needs for your workshop?
    (For example, chairs, tables, open space, a large playing field, quiet, a room that can be made dark for slides (not too many of these are available), electricity, running water, a VCR and TV, overhead projector, slide carousel/screen, other)
    NOTE:     A/V equipment may be limited, so wherever possible, plan on being self-sufficient (i.e., bring your own.)


  8. Group Size Preference Do you have a preference for the group size maximum in your workshop?
    If so, what is your preference? (no less than 20, please)

  9. Conference Registration: You must register to attend the conference separately - registration materials will be available by early March 2007 on the web and in the Spring Newsletters. There will be a place for you to take a 50% discount on conference registration fees, if your workshop has been accepted.
    Will you be registering for the conference? YES NO
    Do you want to be sent a separate registration packet? (all members receive them automatically in the Spring AEOE Newsletters) YES NO

Questions? Contact or , conference planners.

THANK YOU! We will be contacting ALL workshop presenter APPLICANTS within two weeks of the February 16, 2007 deadline to let you know if your proposal is accepted.

Click "Submit" below to send the form to the workshop coordinators, or click "reset" to clear the form and start over: