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Workshops & Seminars. Bev Patterson October 4, 2003. Agenda. Purpose Workshops Seminars Timing Fees Subjects Publicizing. Purpose. Attract New Students & Instructors Keep Past Students Involved Ideas for New Classes. Workshops . Hands On Participation Pros Students learn more
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Workshops & Seminars Bev Patterson October 4, 2003
Agenda • Purpose • Workshops • Seminars • Timing • Fees • Subjects • Publicizing
Purpose • Attract New Students & Instructors • Keep Past Students Involved • Ideas for New Classes
Workshops • Hands On Participation • Pros • Students learn more • Students feel more involved in the subject • Cons • Limited Class Size • Limited presentation of material
Seminars • Lecture Format • Pros • Larger Class Sizes • Not limited by students computer abilities • Cons • Limited Class Size • Limited presentation of material
Timing • Monthly, quarterly, between class sessions • Length of Class • 1 hour • 2 hours • ½ day • All Day
Fees • Free • Offer to Senior Net Members & Non Members • Different fees for Workshop vs. Seminar • Different fees for Length of Classes
Subjects • Add – Remove Programs • Find Your Stuff • Using AOL • Address Book • E-Bay
Publicizing • Post Cards • E-mails • Newspapers
Conclusion • There is a place for both workshops and seminars • It is a good way to introduce new students and instructors to SeniorNet • A nominal fee should be charged for these sessions • A good way to test interest in new subjects