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PRESENTER INFORMATION

Presenters will:

  • attend the conference

  • choose a presentation topic

  • make an individual or group presentation

  • receive a presenter certificate, a special appreciation gift and be eligible for major prizes.

Presenter Guidelines:

  • All 3-12 students in the DeWitt, Livingston, and McLean and other counties are eligible to be presenters.

  • Presentations may be given by an individual student or a group of students (up to 5 students).

  • Each presenter/group must have an adult chaperone (parent, teacher, or mentor).

  • A presenter/group must fill out the presentation area on the registration form. Submit a registration form for each presentation. However, ONLY pay one registration fee.

  • An adult chaperone may sponsor UP TO five individual or group presentations.

  • The adult chaperone MUST be present at the time of the presentation to assist the students if needed.

  • Presentations should be self-contained. If you need special software please indicate this on the registration form.

  • A presentation must be related to technology.

  • A presentation may be and not limited to a demonstration of; a project/ program, software/hardware, how technology was used to obtain a goal, e-commerce, uses of technology in businesses and careers.

  • A presentation session is 30 minutes long. The presentation should be 15 - 20 minutes. NO longer. Allow 10 minutes for questions and answers.

  • Special permission is necessary for the installation of software or hardware. All installation will be done by Heartland technicians prior to the conference. Installation materials must be given to Beverly Stevens by January 31st.

  • Conference computers will contain: Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer.

  • It is advisable for presenters to bring a laptop loaded with necessary software.

  • Each conference room will have a PC with audio, computer projection system, screen and VCR.

  • Handouts - Presenters should bring 40 copies of handouts for their presentation.

  • Presenters accompanied by adult may visit their assigned conference room at Heartland Community College Friday, February 10, 2006 between 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Please check in at the desk in the Community Commons Building

  • Presenters must be in their assigned conference room the day of the conference 10 minutes before their presentation.

  • A technician will be available the day of the conference in each conference room to provide assistance setting up for presentations.

  • A monitor will be available the day of the conference to introduce the presenters/presentation and control the conduct of the audience.

  • All presenters and adult chaperones MUST register for the conference and pay the registration fee.

  • Upon receipt of presenter forms the conference committee will notify the adult chaperone for the presentation as to the time and room location for the presentation on February 11, 2006. Please make sure you include an e-mail address on your registration form.

  • All presenters must check in at registration.