Here is the PPT slide deck from a recent presentation to The Higher Education User Group (HEUG). Innovative Techniques In Conference Formats For The Participatory Culture View more presentations from Jeff Hurt. For more information consider these past posts: How Participatory Cultures Are Changing Conferences, Events And Associations The One Technology Tool Most Associations And Conferences Need Today 14 Presentation Techniques That Encourage Maximum Learning, Participation And Memory … [Read more...]
Sizzle And Substance: Creating Brain Friendly Presentations
Here is the PPT from my recent presentation for the Higher Education User Group (HEUG). The presentation focused on creating brain friendly presentations and increasing learning as well as retention. Sizzle & Substance: Creating Brain Friendly Presentations … [Read more...]
Seven Tips to Get the Most From Your Industry Speakers
“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” When it comes to selecting industry speakers, that adage is especially sage. You've read their speaker proposal, description and bio. They look like the right fit for your conference. But just because they’ve got the right dancing shoes doesn't mean they can pull off the dance. Here are seven considerations to keep in mind to make sure you line up the right industry speakers for your event. 1. It takes two to dance. Build a relationship with your industry … [Read more...]
Five Deadly Presentation Killers
Quick, name the last presentation that you attended. Now, name two things you learned from that presentation. Can you do it? If you can't recall at least one or two things from that presentation, was it worth your time and investment? Now try this. Name the last speaker or presentation that you heard that totally wowed you and you walked away with invaluable information and practical steps. What made that presentation so good that you remember it? Five Ways To Kill Your Presentation Dead In … [Read more...]
Modernizing Conference Education
With all the advancements in society and research on how the brain works, why is it that most conference education still provides talking heads and passive listeners? Is that best for your attendees? Here is the PowerPoint from a short 12-minute TED-style presentation that I gave at Experient's 2010 e4 conference in Orlando, FL. Enjoy. Modernizing Conference Education What type of conference education do you enjoy attending? Why do you think more conference organizers have not changed their … [Read more...]
Thinking About How Conference Meeting Design Impacts The Brain
The things that make you go hmmm. I've been reading a lot of books recently about how our brains experience emotions, engagement and learning, and how we remember, retain and apply information. I've been thinking about the application of cognitive neuroscience to conferences, events and meetings. These are the things that make me go hmmm. Why do you attend a conference or event? Is it for the education? The networking? To see likeminded friends? To get out of the office? To get business leads? … [Read more...]
Are You Promoting Outdated Conference Education Models? Junk Brain Science Exposed Part 2
Having one's fundamental belief systems challenged is hard. When those core beliefs are proven, through science, to be incorrect, it is even harder to let go. Sometimes it takes days, months and even years to let the new information unfold and develop an understanding of the new concepts. Sometimes we refuse to let go. Sometimes we blame science and hold on to our outdated beliefs. Treating Knowledge As Stuff And People As Containers For That Stuff In the Western world, we treat knowledge … [Read more...]
Alleged Brain Science Education Exposed – Learning To Unlearn, Learn And Relearn
"The secret to learning new things is to be willing to unlearn--even if your behaviors previously brought success." ~ Marcia Connor. Unlearning, Learning And Relearning About How The Brain Impacts Conferences And Events I'm been in an unlearning funk for the past year or so. I didn't want to give up familiar education models. They were comfortable to me. I had success using them. My beliefs were grounded in them. My interpretations of my experiences appeared consistent with these models. … [Read more...]
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