Presenters: Renako Banks, Kennyattah Cox, Mary Kate McBurney and Kaley Van Zile
Moderator: Patti Spaniola
Description
4 Presenters each have 5 minutes to share their best 3 tips for success in a virtual environment. It's a fast-paced session sure to provide essential tips for your virtual success.
When
Friday, March 12, 2:00-2:30pm
Presenter: Mary Kate McBurney, Kaley Van Zile and Anamarie Mixson
Moderator: Deb Cluff
Description
Struggling to navigate how to ask for help? Come learn about self-advocacy and the different ways it can elevate your digital wellbeing. We will cover more about how to appropriately share your needs in a variety of virtual settings and about what strategies you can take to get what you need to be successful.
Topics
Define self-advocacy and when to employ it as a tool
Communicate with other students on the topic of self-advocacy
Identify resources the UWF community has to offer
Learning Outcomes
Reflect on areas on which you can improve self-advocacy
Identify how you can appropriately communicate your needs in a variety of virtual environments
Learn the six (6) steps for successful digital self-advocacy
Identify your support network and campus resources to assist your self-advocacy journey
When
Friday, March 12, 10:30-11:20am
Presenter: Patti Spaniola
Moderator: Kaley Van Zile
Description
Moderating a virtual event can sound intimidating, but can easily be conquered with a few simple tools, a bit of confidence and plenty of practice. This engaging workshop will give you the tools to prepare and support the speaker, skillfully manage the room, set up the virtual venue for success and actively listen for the important takeaways from the speaker.
Topics
How to prepare and support the speaker
Tasks and skills to effectively manage the room
Set up the virtual venue for success.
Actively listen for the gems and important takeaways to highlight for the participants
Learning Outcomes
Obtain relevant content from speakers that will engage participants
Discover how to prepare speakers in advance
List tasks to support speakers during virtual events
Identify elements important in managing the room
Engage in active listening techniques in order to engage participants
When
Friday, March 12, 12:45-1:35pm
This class is part of the the new Certificate in Virtual Event Planning.
Presenter: Patti Spaniola
Moderator: Kristin Bartosik
Description
Now that events, conferences, and workshops have gone virtual, brush up on your planning skills to make the best use of this new event space. Virtual events can deliver all the same elements as “in the room” events and more. Discover the best practices for planning virtual events that engage, inspire, and include your participants in this dynamic environment.
Topics
Importance of Event Design to discover why and for whom the event is for
Content, Community and Communication are essential elements of successful virtual events
Venue, technology and timing for effective virtual events
Benefits of virtual events
Learning Outcomes
Identify the differences between virtual and in person events and how virtual events can be successful
Analyze the roles and responsibilities of virtual event planners
Discover how to choose technology
Become familiar with communication techniques
Determine how to use content and engagement tools to create an engaging event participants will enjoy
When
Friday, March 12, 10:30-11:20am
This class is part of the new Certificate in Virtual Event Planning.
Presenter: Renako Banks and Anamarie Mixson
Moderator: Brookland Gordon
Description
Do you struggle with communicating your needs in a professional setting? Do you accept your current situation as it is? We understand!! This workshop is designed to give you some techniques that you can use when you are uncomfortable sharing your needs in this digital world. Join us as we journey into another dimension.
Topics
Drifting into the Unknown will help you understand when you are moving into the uncomfortable space and how to identify it
Communicating your current state will help you identify the techniques to move forward
The calm after the storm will address ways to follow up and follow-through
Learning Outcomes
Identify communication opportunities when giving and receiving feedback
Use techniques that will open the door for positive outcomes
Show the benefits of following up after communicating the opportunities
When
Friday, March 12, 12:45-1:35pm
Presenter: Patti Spaniola
Moderator: Kaley Van Zile
Description
Are you struggling to create engaging events that participants won’t want to miss? Can it be done? Yes, it can! This highly interactive workshop offers you the opportunity to explore engagement techniques, evaluate how to incorporate them into your event and allow yourself to tap into your creativity to engage participants in a meaningful and productive way that leaves them wanting more.
Topics
Realize that you are not alone in the struggle to create engaging events
Discover engagement challenges and create unique solutions by working collaboratively with a team
Experience engagement techniques in real time by attending this workshop
Learning Outcomes
Engage participants with creative solutions to participation challenges
Identify audience engagement techniques that keep your participants involved before, during and after the event
Create a shared document of solutions and ideas for future reference
Experience working collaboratively with others to ideate creative solutions
When
Thursday, March 11, 1:15-2:05pm
This class is part of the new Certificate in Virtual Event Planning.
Ready for fun? Who said conferences had to be all work no play? Join our game show host, Renako Banks, for a variety of fun and engaging games. There are prizes, so don't miss out!
Host: Renako Banks
When
Thursday, March 11, 11:45-12:30pm
Friday, March 12, 11:30-12:15pm
Presenter: Lindsey Walk and Stephanie Dwyer
Moderator: Thanh Tran
Description
Take a deep dive into the world of virtual job searching and career fairs and identify tips on how to get hired in the virtual environment.
Topics
Virtual job search
Employer engagement
Learning Outcomes
Identify best practices for virtual career fairs.
How to use Handshake to attend virtual career fairs.
Determine the Importance of digital body language.
When
Friday, March 12, 10:30-11:20am
Presenters: Kennyattah Cox
Moderator: Brooklyn Gordon
Description
Do you feel like there are so many Google applications? Do you struggle with which application, or tool, is most effective? We definitely understand! This session will explore multiple Google tools and how to use them. Join us as we take a deep dive of all that Google has to offer.
Topics
Review of multiple Google tools
Get some examples of how to use Google tool in practical
Explore Google Forms, Groups, Keep, Jamboard, and more!
Learning Outcomes
Get familiar with Google tools and how they can be used
Identify challenges with Google application
Discover how others are using Google tools
When
Friday, March 12, 10:30-11:20am
Presenter: Dr. April Glenn
Moderator: Charina Narciso
Description
This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to take a mental health screening and will address healthy ways to cope with depression and anxiety that may have increased due to COVID-19 related stress.
Topics
COVID-19 related stress
Depression
Anxiety
Coping skills for stress, depression and anxiety
Learning Outcomes
Discover ways to manage COVID-19 related stress, anxiety and depression
Identify the symptoms of anxiety and depression
Learn how to initiate a free depression or anxiety on-line screening
Use the cognitive triad to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
Identify the services offered at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and how to access these services
When
Thursday, March 11, 1:15-2:05pm
Presenter: Kristil Knox and Clare Quina
Moderator: Charina Narciso
Description
This workshop focuses on helping people find ways to work mediation and mindfulness into their daily routines. In addition to highlighting techniques, we will also discuss how participants can implement these practices into their schedules with ease.
Topics
Meditation: definition, misconceptions, and benefits.
The difference between mediation and mindfulness.
Mindfulness: definition, misconceptions, and benefits.
Making time: carving out time for meditation and practicing mindfulness alongside your everyday routine
Learning Outcomes
Identify ways to lower stress
Develop awareness
Enhance connectivity
When
Friday, March 12, 12:45-1:35pm
Presenter: Katya Knapp
Moderator: Deb Cluff
Description
Have your ever reflected on what was "the old normal" before the pandemic, what is the new normal during the pandemic, and what will "the after-pandemic normal" look like? What do all these changes do to our anxiety? How to adapt to changes? In this workshop we will discuss changes, anxiety, creating new habits, and coping. Bonus: the opportunity to vent about how tired you are from the pandemic!
Topics
Change
New normal
Anxiety
Neuroplasticity
Creating new habits
Coping
Learning Outcomes
Identify ways the coronavirus pandemic affected social norms;
Discover how change affects our anxiety and how to overcome it;
Explore how to create new habits
When
Thursday, March 11, 10:45-11:35am
Presenter: Patti Spaniola
Moderator: Kristin Bartosik
Description
Presenting in a virtual environment has become an unexpected daily routine. Are you presenting your best self? This interactive workshop offers you the opportunity to evaluate your technology, environment and presence in the virtual environment as well as how to engage participants with your content.
Topics
Presenting in a virtual environment compared to an in person environment requires different skills and enthusiasm.
Without engaging content, participants will get distracted, leave and not return.
Using effective engagement techniquest is key to keeping participants interested and involved.
The virtual environment requires technology and a studio set up for success. Think: staging your studio with appropriate equipment and decorations.
Learning Outcomes
Engage participants with creative content
Identify audience engagement techniques that keep your participants involved
Create a technology checklist
Discover tips and tricks for setting up your studio in order to present your best virtual self
When
Thursday, March 11, 10:45-11:35am
This class is part of the new Certificate in Planning Virtual Events.
Presenter: Kennyattah Cox and Tim Moore
Moderator: Mary Kate McBurney
Description
Do you struggle with what should go on your resume? What do employers really want to see on your resume? Do you often have questions about how all your professional, academic, and volunteer experience translate over to your resume? We understand! This session goes over the basics of resume development, as well as connecting with other students on their experiences. Join us as we create a hands on session all about resumes!
Topics
How to select which type of resume works for you
What employers are looking for in resumes
What are the component of resume are essential
Learning Outcomes
Reflect on areas of resume development
Create a resume that can tell your professional story
Engage with others about academic and professional experiences
When
Thursday, March 11, 10:45-11:35am
Join in the fun of speed socializing on Zoom and make new friends! Spend 50 minutes rotating in and out of randomly created breakouts to answer entertaining ice breaker questions and meeting new people.
Moderator: Patti Spaniola
When
Thursday, March 11, 2:15-3:00pm
Presenter: Mary Kate McBurney, Brookland Gordon and Anamarie Mixson
Moderator: TBD
Description
Are you unsure about how to receive, give, or solicit feedback? This presentation will help you to become more comfortable with all three forms within a digital setting. Learn about how to use feedback to better your organization, event, and most importantly, yourself!
Topics
Discover the different forms of feedback and why to use them
Connect with other students on how feedback has impact your life during this virtual transition
Identify strategies and tools to help you utilize feedback in your respective roles
Learning Outcomes
Gain knowledge of what feedback is and entails
Gather information about how to receive, give, and solicit feedback
Discover how to best use feedback as a tool in a virtual environment
Identify ways in which you can improve feedback techniques in your life
When
Thursday, March 11, 1:15-2:05pm
Presenters: Sarah Fox
Moderator: Thanh Tran
Description
Have you found yourself unable to find internships, research projects, and other opportunities in the current pandemic? Join us for this session as we show you how to find, secure, and succeed in internships and other high-impact practice (HIP) experiences. Opportunities are out there, and we can help you find the perfect HIP to jumpstart your career.
Topics
Internships
Co-ops
Volunteering
Service learning
Research projects
Handshake
Networking
Learning Outcomes
Discover how to create and implement HIP action plans
Identify and evaluate HIP opportunities available to determine the best options
When
Friday, March 12, 1:45-1:35pm
Presenters: Anna Lochas and Renako Banks
Moderator: Thanh Tran
Description
Zoom is a video communications and content sharing service now available to UWF faculty, staff, and students. This workshop will provide an in-depth review of Zoom's function and features. Participants will learn how to activate their UWF Zoom account, schedule meetings, utilize features such as breakout sessions and polling, and run reports.
Topics
UWF Zoom, Zoom Desktop, and Zoom Browser
Zoom Settings and Profile
Zoom Features: Polls, Breakout Rooms, Reactions, Chat and more
Learning Outcomes
Identify how to access and sett up UWF Zoom account
Detect the differences between the UWF Zoom portal and Zoom desktop
Determine how to set up a zoom meeting
Explore Zoom features
When
Thursday, March 11, 10:45-11:35am