Education Abstracts
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Effective & Engaging Presentations Melissa Moore, New Mexico Wildlife Center, NM Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
Engaging an audience is probably the most critical step in delivering an effective educational presentation. Too often we wrestle with fear of public speaking, do not know how to connect with a particular audience, or feel we are too busy to attend to presentation details. Techniques for creating and delivering effective presentations are discussed, including use of visual aids, storytelling, and body language. We also discuss ways to deal with stage fright and how to change your presentation techniques for different ages and audience sizes. The presenter uses her experience in education, theatre, and music performance to offer tips and tricks of the trade. |
Rehabilitator Training through
Hands on Workshops Michele Goodman, VMD, Webbed Foot Wildlife Center, PA Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
Developing hands-on skills is an essential component of being a successful wildlife rehabilitator. The task of organizing hands-on opportunities, however, can be challenging to any rehabilitator whether the training is for volunteers of a particular organization or at a state conference or meeting. This lecture provides in-depth information about the various components necessary to organize hands-on training opportunities for rehabilitators. |
Teaching the World: Virtual
Programs & Other Adventures Amanda Nicholson, Wildlife Center of Virginia, VA Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
Today's technology allows wildlife educators to have a much broader reach-no longer are we confined to local programming by travel costs or state boundaries! A number of online programs are available for educators to teach wildlife enthusiasts of all ages around the world, all without leaving your home or educational center. This lecture highlights some of the platforms that are worth tapping into, and discusses the pros, cons, and additional considerations. |
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What it Takes to Host
an NWRA Symposium Molly Gezella-Barancyzk, National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, MN Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
Do you think your center would like to host a future conference with NWRA? Curious about what goes into planning our annual symposium? How much time is required of the host committee? What does the host committee need to do, and how much of it is during the busy baby season? How does the host committee benefit from their efforts? This presentation provides information on requirements for both the host centers and the city locations NWRA partners with each year. Following this short presentation on host, site selection, and conference planning, is a Q&A period featuring past and current host committee members. |