The Final Product

[stephe...@gmail.com]

I think at this time we better determine exactly what our final
product will be. Do we want to put together a manual in addition to
the poster? Build a Web resource?

Here's what I think:

We assemble a poster. All the components of the poster can be made
available in a variety of formats (PowerPoint, Web site, video, pdf)--
whatever we want to do. The "manual" part of the project will be
addressed via that route. Get the components of the poster done
first, then we can share info as necessary/requested. What might be
more effective is for me to bring a Flip camera to Chicago, then we
can video tape ourselves talking about various aspects of our poster
and interview people who come by to look at our poster (e.g., what
does your organization do for you?). Maybe we could chase down a few
key leaders as well. This will give us something interactive to do
during the poster session and a product that will have some more
potential for use after the conference. Thus, the poster becomes a
backdrop for a more dynamic discussion/presentation.

Elements of the poster (based on Kerra's mock-up and Dawn's outline):

1. Nice title, logo, images, etc.
2. Recommendations for analyzing membership (bulleted list). I've
got an email out to our membership chair for help with this one.
3. Whom to reach out to (bulleted list)
4. What's in it for you personally/professionally (bulleted list)
5. Advocacy resources. I think this really needs to be the biggest
component--like maybe the whole right panel of the board (boy, that
sounds weird). Here in WA state alone we have enough to build a
conference around). I'm going to post a bunch of stuff to the group
site so you can see it.

What thinks y'all?

[Zannyzanna]

I really like the idea of the videos. I think we need to divide up
the work. We are out of time and we need to assign specific tasks.
This is my last week of school, but without kids. I have 4 10 hour
days to fill, so steve since your vision is so clear I think you need
to assign us tasks and a due date so we can get this done!

Tell me what to do fearless leader! :)
Suzanna

[Dawn Zeig]

Just let me know what you need/want me to do.  This week and next I don't have too much going on other than work.  The following week I'm closing on my house and moving so things will be hectic to say the least.  I'm still willing/able to do the narrative piece based on my informal survey if that fits in with the poster idea.

 

Suzanna I'm jealous - we aren't finished until the 26th.

 

Dawn

[Stephen Coker]

Last day of school today--I've got everything pretty well wrapped up.  I'm going to play golf and BBQ now, but tomorrow and through the weekend I'll be able to attend to my EL duties! 

Steve

--
Stephen J. Coker, MLIS
Librarian & Technology Coordinator
Rainier School District
Rainier, Washington

[Stephen Coker]

OK. Here's where we stand (as I see it). We're going to have to
figure out when we're all arriving in Chicago, then figure out a time
to get together. I understand that we have some time allotted
(Thursday? Friday AM?) to get together and assemble our posters.
Will this be enough? Will the all-powerful poster board be there
waiting for us, or will one of us need to schlep one to Chicago? My
impression is that this is going to be a cut and paste operation with
as much artistic flair applied as possible. So, we each do our parts
(more on that below), physically bring the pieces to Chicago, borrow
some scissors (can't bring those on the plane), glue stick and
markers, put it all together and then stand by and answer questions.
Here are some specific duty assignment recommendations:

1. Dawn: have a baby:)
2. Dawn, if you can also put together a narrative/visual piece based
on your survey, that would be great. Keep in mind it will need to go
on the poster, so I'd think that it needs to fit on a piece of paper
not bigger than 8.5 x 11 and look as pretty as possible.
3. Kerra: could you finalize an overall design/layout for the board?
A space on the board to present and summarize your survey results
would be great. Since you've got that piece down, it might be
appropriate to see if you can track down (maybe you already have) and
put together a kind of "Top 10" reasons to join and include that as
part of the poster. I know WA has done this--it's on the membership
form I've uploaded to our files.
4. Suzanna: Can you address the "analyzing membership" and/or
recruitment piece? Again--maybe just a list of 10 strategies (for
each?) would be appropriate for our limited space?
5. Me: I can focus on the program advocacy component, i.e., what your
organization can do to help promote and support your program.
6. All: Graphics? Pictures? I was thinking maybe a collage of
organization logos would be appropriate? Any other ideas to dress it
up?
7. I've got my Flip camera and am planning on bringing it. We should
come up with some questions to ask other ELs during the poster session
(e.g., why did you join?) and then post it to youtube.

Will this do it? It's going to be very hit and miss for me as I
approach departure date. I'm teaching a "tech in the library"
certification class for the first time that begins on the 1st, so
honestly that's going to be my focus. I'm confident that we will be
able to pull this off, but I'm going to strongly recommend that the
"tangible product" component of this program be drastically changed or
abandoned all together. Again, I'm most looking forward to seeing you
all, doing the networking thing and attending some sessions!

Let me know what you think,

Steve

On Jun 18, 11:42 am, Stephen Coker <stephenjco...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Last day of school today--I've got everything pretty well wrapped up.  I'm
> going to play golf and BBQ now, but tomorrow and through the weekend I'll be
> able to attend to my EL duties!
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 8:51 PM, Dawn Zeig <dawnz...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Just let me know what you need/want me to do.  This week and next I don't
> > have too much going on other than work.  The following week I'm closing on
> > my house and moving so things will be hectic to say the least.  I'm still
> > willing/able to do the narrative piece based on my informal survey if that
> > fits in with the poster idea.
>
> > Suzanna I'm jealous - we aren't finished until the 26th.
>
> > Dawn
>

[Zannyzanna]

I believe there will be poster board and assembling supplies. :) I
will work on the analizing membership peice and post what I have. Can
we meet online sometime this week? I can meet tonight, Tuesday night,
or Wendnesday night. Just let me know a good time. I really think we
need to talk live. LOL they joys of cross country collaboration. :)

I am also on AIM Zannyzanna1 if any one wants to bounce ideas or
whatever.


Suzanna

[Zannyzanna]

Ok I re uploaded the analyzing membership piece. Please check to see
if it works. I also uploaded my bio and my states logo. Steve thanks
for printing it. :) I'm stuck in JFK my flight was canceled and we are
on a later flight. Thank goodness for JetBlue's free Wifi. Let me
know what else we need. I do have my computer and a flash drive. :) I
am staying at the Fairmont at Columbus Dr and S. Water. not sure
where that is in relation to you guys.

[Stephen Coker]

OK--I've got it all and it all printed just fine.  I'll put it in my folder!  Suzanna, what's your cell phone #?

Thanks,

Steve

[SUZANNA SIMSON]

my cell again is 804-929-2884.  Call if you want to meet up tonight before tomorrow.  If you don't think we need to than I will see you all tomorrow morning. do you want to try to meet earlier than 8:30? do you know what time the shuttle busses start?  --- On Tue, 7/7/09, Stephen Coker <stephe...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Kerra MIDDLETON]

I will be close to 6 getting to the hotel. I'll call as soon as I get settled. I have the border,, construction paper, and the docs for the board. My cell again is 251.689.2843. See ya soon. --- On Thu, 7/9/09, SUZANNA SIMSON <zanny...@yahoo.com> wrote: