Training: Conference presentations

STC (2002): Training 101: Learn How to Train

Training 101: STC

I presented a paper at the 49th Annual STC Conference in Nashville, May 2002, entitled "Training 101: Learn how to train". The audience for the paper was for those who know their subject matter well - the scenario was that they have suddenly been asked to present a computer training course in another city because the regular trainer has been taken ill... and they've never trained before.

STC (2003): Training 101: Logistics for Delivering Face-to-Face Instruction

Training 101: STC 2003 - slides titlepage

A similar paper was presented at the 50th Annual STC Conference in Dallas, May 2003, this time titled "Training 101: Logistics for delivering face-to-face instruction".

Testimonials

Here's what some people have said about these presentations:

  • I [received] the proceedings with your materials and reading through them once again, I believe that yours is such a fabulous resource--extremely comprehensive as well as sound. ...I want to say that I adored your [Training 101] presentation. It was absolutely fantastic. You provided specific, practical tools (i.e., the checklist of what to do before class) and strategies (use a toy to indicate that student has finished the exercise) that you have developed, used, and perfected from real life experiences; in addition, the presentation and materials were extremely clear, easy to understand, and organized. I strongly believe that trainers the world over, whether beginning or advanced would benefit from your "Tool Kit," because it is (1) Effective and (2) Comprehensive. (David Williams, Computer Applications Specialist: Access Services, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN)
  • Our very own Rhonda Bracey gave an excellent presentation at this year's STC conference on how to conduct training/giving presentations. She had some good ideas that I hadn't thought of, and I've been giving presentations for the past 4 years or so. (Matt Galloway, Decagon; posted to Lone Writers discussion list, June 2002)
  • I attended the STC conference but didn't get a chance to attend your Training 101 sessions. However, I downloaded the material from the STC website and I found it so helpful! I used to do training in the past and plan to do a lot this year, and I found your PowerPoint presentation and checklists to be great reminders... I'm sorry I missed your presentation now! (Christina Dunn, IT&S Customer Communication, HCA - Information Technology & Services)

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