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Speaker Orientation webinar for STC Summit 2012 speakers. This technical communication conference is in Chicago May 20-23, 2012.
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Speaker Orientation
STC Technical Communication Summit 2012
Thank You
Thank you for being part of an incredible program
Your knowledge, experience, and willingness to share brings attendees from around the world
We hope you have a rewarding experience at the Summit and we hope you will join us again in the future
If you need anything, please contact Paul Mueller (@Paul_UserAid)
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What Will We Discuss
Program committee Registration Your session Summit resources and networking
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STC Summit 2012 Program Committee
Lloyd Tucker, Deputy Executive Director, STC Paul Mueller, Conference Chair Alyssa Fox, Program Chair Track Managers
Chris Hester Jae Evans Mark Lewis Thomas Barker Louellen Coker Carolyn Kelley Klinger Brenda Huettner Richard Hamilton
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STC Summit 2012 Registration
Badges and tickets mailed Late registrants go to registration desk
Pick-up bag/badge holder at registration Present ticket
Ribbons in registration area Pick-up speaker ribbon and others that
apply
Education (program) booth Please come by if you need anything
Your Session: When and Who
When and where is your session? Check the program on summit.stc.org No sessions have been changed since
notification (except those contacted)
STC audience and expectations Various backgrounds, jobs, & experience
levels May leave to find another session SUMMIT@aClick lets them get content later
Survey monkey for reviews/feedback
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Your Session: Equipment
All rooms (except progression room) have laptop, projector, microphones, screen
Use STC laptop, or can use yours if needed If you use your equipment, need to provide
standard video connectors/adapters Most rooms have hard-wired internet for
speaker, WIFI for attendees Capturing content (SUMMIT@aClick)
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Your Session: Capturing Session
SUMMIT@aClick provides great value to attendees… many positive comments
STC vendor on site… different from A/V Important we know if you are using the
STC computer or your computer Audio record & either copy your
powerpoint or “screen capture” your presentation
Please help us make this go smoothly
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Your Session: Sharing Your PPT
Slideshare.net to make slides available Create your own slideshare.net account Add STC graphic to title slide (coming in
email) TAGS: STC12, STC Summit 2012,
techcomm, and technical communication
Post link to slideshare location in your session description within Zerista (Chatter section within Event)
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Your Session: Other Tips
Be prepared… practice aloud in advance… your evaluations will reflect it
Get to room early Volunteer, program committee, and A/V
help will be on hand All sessions are 60 minutes, 30 min breaks Start on time; end on time (including Q&A) Repeat questions for all to hear…
especially important for recorded sessions
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Your Session: Other Formats
Progressions (not recorded) 18 min presentation & discussion (3 times) 6-10 presenters at round tables Attendees select 3 topics to attend Various topics (not one SIG area; some combos)
Lightning talks 20 slides (auto-advancing – 15 sec) in 5 minutes 2 sessions; 7-9 presenters in each session Fun, various topics, presenters need to practice
Project showcase (not recorded) 6-8 presenters in lobby with monitors on tables Discuss/explore 1-20 min with attendees who stop by
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Summit Resources and Networking
summit.stc.org (main information) #stc12 Twitter hash tag @STC_Summit and @stcorg Twitter
IDs stcsummit.zerista.com (networking
site) Zerista smartphone app
Event Networking
Outside vendor – Zerista Everyone invited to participate
Attendee/Presenter/Exhibitor directories Send messages, set up meetings Share profile and web content See who is coming to your session Build schedule
Please enter profile at least You can turn off notifications
Other events (receptions, Jam, TweetUp, closing lunch, informal gatherings, bar, …)
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