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Warm greetings COABE community members! I’m Steve Schmidt, the new COABE Presenter Coach, and I’m very excited to embark on this journey with you! I look forward to assisting all COABE presenters in delivering their best professional development at the COABE conference next March, whether live in Nashville, hybrid, or virtually across the world.
I have worked in adult education for 31 years as an instructor, local program administrator, and professional developer. One of my favorite jobs was working at Appalachian State, where our team provided professional development for North Carolina adult educators. Since 2019, I have been an adult education entrepreneur working on various initiatives. I moderate the LINCS Reading and Writing Group and have conducted workshops and webinars for states and local programs across the country. I have also served as a coach for Teaching Skills That Matter and have authored materials for New Readers Press.
Providing powerful professional development is my passion. No matter how experienced we are, we can always grow and improve in our craft. As we head toward March, I am excited to meet you during office hours and webinar events. I will be developing a dynamic COABE Presenter page that will be filled with exciting resources. I look forward to meeting and coming alongside you as we prepare for the conference. You can reach me at [email protected].
Office Hours will be provided in the months leading up to conference to ask questions as you prepare for your COABE presentation.
Steve Schmidt, COABE Presenter Coach, is happy to do a free, individualized coaching session with you where we can review your session content prior to the conference. Please email Steve at [email protected] to set up a convenient time.
Webinar: The Three P’s for Powerful Presentations
Sharing your knowledge and expertise at COABE is a priceless present you provide to the adult education community. Preparing for your presentation is key to promoting success. Join this webinar to learn about persistent preparation, passionate performance, and plentiful participation as you ponder the three P’s of powerful presentations. Resources will be provided and an opportunity for individual coaching will be proffered. Presenters: Kim Glenn, Sarah Goldammer, and Steve Schmidt in a COABE and AALPD partnership.
Date: Monday, March 4th 2-3pm EST
Watch the Replay: HERE
Webinar: Get Ready to Deliver Powerful Presentations!
Watch the playback of AALPD, Association of Adult Literacy Professional Developers, in collaboration with COABE, as they share top tips for powerful presentations. Their experiences, both as seasoned presenters as well as participants, lay the foundation for this session. Topics include engaging your audience, both virtual and in person, room management, time management, and quality handouts. Get ready for COABE with the help of your AALPD! Presenters: Olga M. Escamilla, PhD., Carmine Stewart, PhD., and Sarah Goldammer, M.S.
Watch the replay | Powerful Presentations Notes | Powerful Presentations Planning Handout
COABE Hybrid Presenter Training
To ensure a seamless presentation, COABE requires each hybrid (virtual and in-person combined) presenter have a support person (buddy) to assist them. If you don’t have a co-presenter to fill this role, please consider asking a colleague or strand partner for assistance. Still need help? Click here to access a Google Doc for hybrid presenters to request a buddy.
Hybrid Professional Development Videos
Hybrid Presentation Hints with Dr. Glenda Rose
You Need a Buddy for Your COABE Hybrid Presentation!
Change Your Mindset about Your Online Audience
Tips and Notes for Hybrid (In-person and Virtual) Presenters
COABE Conference Speaker Training – Features of the Conference App
Check out Information about the conference app, Whova, and features for presenters.
Tips for Presenting Virtually – COABE webinar for Presenters
Watch the replay as COABE’s former Presenter Coach, Sarah Goldammer, and long-time COABE presenter, Melinda Holt, share the top ten tips for effective virtual presentations and share some free resources to help you rock your virtual COABE session!
Your proposal will be reviewed by a Strand Partner. Please see the Conference Strands here for a description of each Strand and the intended audience. Consider your primary topic and audience, then select a Strand for your session. [Note that reviewers may consider your session for another strand than the one you select].
– Steps on how to earn your Present with Purpose credential
– Present With Purpose FAQs
– Learn more about the Present with Purpose Relaunch and watch the webinar replay with former Presenter Coach, Sarah Goldammer.
– All changes must be submitted by 1/31/2024 to [email protected].
– Practice sessions will be made available prior to the conference
Virtual Sessions:
In-person Sessions:
