Workshops & Seminars

Bev Patterson

October 4, 2003

Agenda

Purpose Workshops Seminars Timing Fees Subjects Publicizing

Purpose

Attract New Students & Instructors Keep Past Students Involved Ideas for New Classes

Workshops

Hands On Participation– Pros

Students learn more Students feel more involved in the subject

– Cons Limited Class Size Limited presentation of material

Seminars

Lecture Format– Pros

Larger Class Sizes Not limited by students computer abilities

– Cons Limited Class Size Limited presentation of material

Timing

Monthly, quarterly, between class sessions Length of Class

– 1 hour– 2 hours– ½ day– All Day

Fees

Free Offer to Senior Net Members & Non Members Different fees for Workshop vs. Seminar Different fees for Length of Classes

Subjects

Add – Remove Programs Find Your Stuff Using AOL Address Book E-Bay

Publicizing

Post Cards E-mails Newspapers

Conclusion

There is a place for both workshops and seminars

It is a good way to introduce new students and instructors to SeniorNet

A nominal fee should be charged for these sessions

A good way to test interest in new subjects