20 Tips for Less Terrible Zoom Meetings
April 7, 2021 10:00 am
This is an interactive workshop on Zoom. Just over a year ago, few of us had even heard of Zoom. Now it's part of our daily lives... including the awkward silences and blank stares after we ask a question. Fortunately, there are simple brain-based strategies that can help make Zoom more engaging for facilitators AND participants.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
Format
Technology
WHEN: April 7, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon (2 hours)
COST: FREE
Click here to register: https://www.auroraworkshops.com/20tips_registration.html
April 7, 2021 10:00 am
This is an interactive workshop on Zoom. Just over a year ago, few of us had even heard of Zoom. Now it's part of our daily lives... including the awkward silences and blank stares after we ask a question. Fortunately, there are simple brain-based strategies that can help make Zoom more engaging for facilitators AND participants.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Identify 20 strategies to improve engagement over Zoom
- Discuss how to incorporate strategies into their work
- Practice specific Zoom tools, like annotate and breakout rooms
Format
- In the first 90 minutes of this workshop, we will demonstrate strategies to boost engagement over Zoom. There is an optional 30 minutes after class for participants to practice tools and ask questions.
- Registration is limited to 12 participants.
- This is NOT an introduction to Zoom.
Technology
- This workshop is designed for desktops, laptops, and tablets with microphones and cameras. Using a phone will make it difficult to participate in parts of the workshop.
WHEN: April 7, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon (2 hours)
COST: FREE
Click here to register: https://www.auroraworkshops.com/20tips_registration.html
Turning Setbacks Into Success
May 20, 2021 9:00 am
This is an interactive workshop on Zoom. We all meet challenges and we all make mistakes. (Maybe especially this past year!) Why can it be so hard to persist in the face of difficulty? This workshop explores perspectives on challenges, mistakes, and failures.
Discover mindsets — our core beliefs about intelligence, failure, and effort — and examine how they affect performance and resilience. Learn about neuroplasticity and examine what happens in our brains when we face challenges. Explore how language can encourage or hinder learning, and get practical tips on giving and receiving feedback. Get strategies to foster a “growth mindset” in yourself and others.
Learning Outcomes
This workshop is an excellent primer for any other learning activity. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Format
WHEN: May 20, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon (3 hours)
COST: FREE
Click here to register: https://www.auroraworkshops.com/TSIS_registration.html
May 20, 2021 9:00 am
This is an interactive workshop on Zoom. We all meet challenges and we all make mistakes. (Maybe especially this past year!) Why can it be so hard to persist in the face of difficulty? This workshop explores perspectives on challenges, mistakes, and failures.
Discover mindsets — our core beliefs about intelligence, failure, and effort — and examine how they affect performance and resilience. Learn about neuroplasticity and examine what happens in our brains when we face challenges. Explore how language can encourage or hinder learning, and get practical tips on giving and receiving feedback. Get strategies to foster a “growth mindset” in yourself and others.
Learning Outcomes
This workshop is an excellent primer for any other learning activity. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key parts of the brain involved in learning
- Explain how anxiety, stress, and failure impact learning
- Practice tools to develop a growth mindset
Format
- A mix of lecture, discussion, video, and case studies.
- Registration is limited to 12 participants.
- This is an interactive workshop. Discussion and sharing insights are a key part of the learning. Come prepared for conversation!
WHEN: May 20, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon (3 hours)
COST: FREE
Click here to register: https://www.auroraworkshops.com/TSIS_registration.html