Putting the Pieces together

1. Putting the Pieces together Nevada Association of Student Councils Workshop Overview

2. The 4 P’s of a Good Workshop • Positive energy from presenter • Participatory learning – involve the audience • Purposeful – valuable lessons expressed • Prepared presenter

3. Use a creative gimmick/theme A gimmick can be a picture, a saying, a symbol, a catchy phrase or song. Circus Butterflies Wheel of Fortune

4. A Workshop contains 4 - 6 parts: • Introduction • opening activity (optional) • Topic introduction (optional) • Body • Conclusion • Evaluation It should be an interactive learning experience.

5. Introduction • Who are you? • School? Grade? Stu-Co Position? • Why you selected this topic • Your experience with this topic • Why are you the expert on this topic? • Length of time for Introduction: up to 1 minute This might come after your opening activity

6. Opening Activity • An opening activity has purpose • introduce the group to your workshop topic. • Might even be a video or poem… • Get them into smaller groups • Get your group “warmed up” about your workshop topic Length of time for opening activity: 3-5 minutes

7. Opening ActivityWhat not to do • Do NOT use an activity just to have a game! An opener should be related to your topic! • Do not do a NAME GAME with the whole group (it is a class – not a JC group )

8. Topic Introduction • What is your purpose/goals? • Why is this workshop important? Length of time for Topic Introduction: 1 minute

9. Body of the Workshop This is where YOU teach your topic! Use a variety of teaching methods. It should be an interactive learning experience.  Think of the ways your teachers excite you as a learner – incorporate these methods into your presentation!

10. Body of the Workshop • Jazz up how you convey the information • Activities • Video Clips • Music • Posters • Power point PLAN ON USING AT LEAST 3 METHODS! Length of time for Body of the Workshop: 25-30 minutes

11. What NOT to do • Don’t just lecture  • Use a variety of presentation methods • Don’t read your handout/ppt • Your handout should be a reinforcement/reference, not the focus of your workshop. • Don’t break into small groups and have them plan an event/design a poster

12. What NOT to do • Don’t send someone into the hallway… • Don’t have them pick their own group or partners (have a predetermined method!) Remember, something that is OK to do with your council, might not be appropriate for a group of strangers…

13. Conclusion • Hit the high points • What did the delegates learn? • Give the participants a last thought to remember your lesson! • Great time to work in your theme/gimmick! Length of time for Conclusion: 2-3 minutes

14. Evaluation • The Evaluation is the feedback on • Your presentation style • The material covered • Ask specific questions… • What 2-3 things do you like the best? • How can you make this workshop better? • Use a rubric or a short answer format • Make it Simple  Length of time for Evaluation: 1-2 minutes

15. A Workshop contains 4 - 6 parts: • Introduction 30 sec - 1 min • Opening activity (optional) 3-5 min • Topic introduction (optional) 30 sec - 1 min • Body 25-30 min • Conclusion 2-3 min • Evaluation 1-2 min TOTAL = 40 in

16. The Handout • Typed! Professional • Proof read • ask an English teacher! • Number or color code the pages • Use Graphics / Pictures add interest! • Mix it up make a brochure or a booklet instead of a stapled packet!

17. The Parts of the Handout • Cover page is optional • Title of workshop, Your name & school • Your contact info • Email address and/or school phone number • Major points & important info • Bibliography • Your sources and thanks to people who helped you (Evaluation Sheet)

18. Topics • Communication • Community Service • Fund Raising • Inclusion/diversity • Leadership skills • Projects • School Improvement • Self improvement • Student Council Operations • Spirit • Team building Be creative! We can’t select 4 workshops on assembly planning!

19. Where to find topics/ideas • Borrow! Borrow! Borrow! Just be sure to give credit where appropriate.  Don’t “steal” someone else’s workshop  • Use the internet • Use Leadership magazine • Use activities from leadership books • Use problems or strengths from your own school or student council

20. Hints for YOUR Success! • Appearance • Posture • Voice / Diction / Projection • Eye Contact • Tone / Tempo / Pitch • Gestures • Wit • Connecting with your audience

21. To Present at Western Regionals • Presenters may be Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors but Seniors cannot present at State • 1 or 2 people may present together • Your school is responsible for all expenses associated with your workshop

22. To Present at State • These are selected by the Host School and the NASC Executive Directors. • Presenters must currently be a junior • 1 or 2 people may present together • Presenters do not count as part of the 10 delegate limit • Your school is responsible for all expenses associated with your workshop (and registration/hotel for State)

23. To Present at Nationals: • These will be evaluated & recommended to the National Office based on presentation at Western Regionals. Final selection is made by the National Office. • 1 or 2 people may present • Presenters must currently be juniors • Presenters must agree to present at Western Regionals & State • You/your school is responsible for all expenses associated with your workshop (including registration for Nationals)

24. Timeline Sept 18Workshop applications due via e-mail, 5 PM Nov 23Western Regional Conference Manogue High School April 24-26NASC State Conference (Spring Creek, NV) June 27-29NASC National Conference (Ocoee HS, Florida)

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