Tutorial Requirements and Other Information

Supplies and A/V support:   A box of blank transparencies and a multi-color set of transparency markers (washable, not permanent) are needed for the instructor.  Since most of the demonstrations are not enhanced by using the computer as a substitute for a slide or transparency projector I am requesting one OHP and one 35mm Slide Projector.  However, I do intend to explore whether some demonstrations can be computerized, and enhanced thereby.  If they can be enhanced, I may want a Mac with data projection, but will know that before Jan.  The Overhead Projector needs to be arranged on a table in the front of the room and not on the stage.  This can be accomplished by setting one more row of tables than is needed for the attendees while leaving the first row of tables vacant.  The table needs to be large enough that I have room to spread out my notes, transparencies, etc.  Also I tend to move around while lecturing and so need some open space behind the table and around the table.  

Room lighting and Sound amplification:  In a large room we need to have the ability to control the level of illumination so that participants can easily see me, the Transparencies and Slides, and still have enough light to be able to see their notes and take notes.  More importantly, I need to be able to see and make eye contact with the participants.  If the room and attendance are large enough to require a microphone I will need a Cordless Microphone as I tend to move around a lot during the presentation.

Restriction on offering:   NONE.  However, since I will plan on arriving enough before the conference to recover from jet lag, the tutorial can be offered for one full day on either Sunday or Monday.  

Seating Arrangements:   The activities in this tutorial are “minds on” and individualized so that seating arrangement is not critical so long as the room is well lit, well ventilated and a comfortable temperature is maintained.  Attendees will be using their notes for purposes of note taking and need plenty of space to spread out.  If using classroom style seating at 8 foot tables there should be three rather than four people at each table.

Tutorial notes:  The tutorial notes should be copied and bound as if they were a book, with even numbered pages on the left and odd numbered pages on the right as the book lies open on the table in front of you.   This is to ensure that some materials are not visible to the participants until after the demonstration is completed.