Opening+Event+-+2008

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 * __Opening Event Ideas__**
 * The Debaters (CBC) - KAOS versus CONTROL
 * Use Clickers for a "Get Smart" quiz

1. MC - Jeff Walther has volunteered again (Yeah Jeff!!!) 2. Keynote - We have decided to forego a keynote speaker this year given the cost of a good speaker and the time available for him/her to speak. We will go instead with a keynote event and use drama and activities to set the tone for the day. 3. Creative Dimensions – music, drama, visuals, media 4. Community Building 5. Affirmation of teachers and teaching
 * __Opening Event Planning 2008__**

__**Opening Event Brainstorming from January 3rd, 2008**__ þ MC þ Keynote þ Creative Dimensions – music, drama, visuals, media þ Community Building þ Affirmation of teachers and teaching þ Senior admin Ø Opening event seems long for those sitting - Ø Jeff has offered to be the MC again – Yeah! Ø Having some creative dimensions included in the opening was great Ø Keynote needs to be funny, inspirational, tasteful, politically correct, intelligent Ø Last year’s skit that tied in funny comments and antics that allowed everyone to laugh, in a tasteful way, at senior admin was brilliant Ø Keynote is powerful in setting the tone for the day Ø Needs to be tied to teaching and learning Ø Nice if it can congeal group – bring us together around a common experience Ø Don’t want to just fill the space Ø The idea of standing for the years of service as an educator (done at the 2005 conference) worked well Ø Form groups based on theme Ø Some kind of matching, pairing activity to connect with others Ø Find a way to simulate “mass collaboration” Ø Awards presentations are too long – both for recipients and observers. Maybe shorten recognition comments and publish full text in the capsule or in a newsletter (or in the program) Ø Should have an award for non-full time faculty Ø Maybe do awards at closing Ø Student nomination of faculty Ø Have a video clip of faculty who won, articulating some of their thoughts re teaching and learning Ø Acknowledge activities of teachers throughout the year – project, activities
 * Aspects to consider**
 * General Comments**
 * Keynote Comments**
 * Community** **Building** **Comments**
 * Affirmation of Teaching Comments (Awards, Credential)**