Original Post 05/08
In the last few days, I have been asked about what I did when I presented a poster session at ISTE..... and this is what I wished I had known and I am passing on to you..
1. Consider your backdrop area like a bulletin board and make it pretty and inviting. I think the dimensions were like 5 feet by 4 feet. Bring lots of pictures to decorate it. (you can contact them for specific dimensions)
2. Have something to give to people so that they remember you. If you can, make it memorable. And make sure your email and website is on it!!
3. Be prepared to say the same thing over 200+ times!! (with a smile)
4. Have your computer available to showcase what you are presenting and have something for people to sign up if you want to keep in contact with them. (I also put my ideas into a powerpoint loop so people could watch as I spoke.)
5. Bring small speakers (meaning sound) and bring small speakers (meaning students if possible)!
6. Think through all the questions people might have about what you are presenting. To the most mundane -- because someone will ask it.
7. Showcase the students and not you!!!
8. Get there early enough to set up and then be able to take the time to walk around the other poster sessions to see what others have done and are doing. Learn from their ideas! And then attend another poster session when you are not presenting JUST to encourage someone else.
9. Stay until the last moment -- even if the crowds are thinning out.
10. Bring water!!!
I wish you the best. Presenting a poster session is such a great experience -- you get the most one on one time with participants - and people really REALLY want to know what you are doing!!!
In the last few days, I have been asked about what I did when I presented a poster session at ISTE..... and this is what I wished I had known and I am passing on to you..
1. Consider your backdrop area like a bulletin board and make it pretty and inviting. I think the dimensions were like 5 feet by 4 feet. Bring lots of pictures to decorate it. (you can contact them for specific dimensions)
2. Have something to give to people so that they remember you. If you can, make it memorable. And make sure your email and website is on it!!
3. Be prepared to say the same thing over 200+ times!! (with a smile)
4. Have your computer available to showcase what you are presenting and have something for people to sign up if you want to keep in contact with them. (I also put my ideas into a powerpoint loop so people could watch as I spoke.)
5. Bring small speakers (meaning sound) and bring small speakers (meaning students if possible)!
6. Think through all the questions people might have about what you are presenting. To the most mundane -- because someone will ask it.
7. Showcase the students and not you!!!
8. Get there early enough to set up and then be able to take the time to walk around the other poster sessions to see what others have done and are doing. Learn from their ideas! And then attend another poster session when you are not presenting JUST to encourage someone else.
9. Stay until the last moment -- even if the crowds are thinning out.
10. Bring water!!!
I wish you the best. Presenting a poster session is such a great experience -- you get the most one on one time with participants - and people really REALLY want to know what you are doing!!!