Train It Like A Rock Star:A Backstage Pass

Maggie McGuire Ed.D.maggie@drmaggiemcguire.com

Master Level Trainer2003 TAEYC Trainer of the Year

•What is

YOUR presentation style?

Engaging!

or

•Something else?

So how do you perform like the star you are?

Themes

• Why use them?

• They add interest.• They help tie information together.• They help people pay attention.• They are fun!

Music

• Why use music?• It

– adds drama– Sets the mood.– supports the learning.– evokes strong emotion– serves as a memory anchor – provides an emotional connection

What about copy righted materials?

Fair Use

• “Fair use is situational, and context is critical. Because it is a tool to balance the rights of users with the rights of owners, educators need to apply reason to reach a decision”.

• The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education: http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org

Props

• Why use props?• Help’s

– participants get engaged– people remember information– Establishes the mood– Highlights the fun factor

Theme Examples• Construction• Jungle• Soda Shop• Rock Star

Construction (Impact Zone)• Props

– Construction hats– Tool aprons– Tools– Plastic hammers

• MusicCan We Fix It?

Bob the Builder Right Tool for the Job

Bob the Builder No One Can Dig It Like

We DoBob the Builder

If I Had a HammerTrini Lopez

Impact Zone

Kinesthetic Visual Auditory

Wrap It Up and Shut It Down

What’s going in your tool belt?

Jungle• Props

– Hats– Blow up monkeys– Banana’s– Animals for sorting– Coconuts– pineapples

• Music– Jungle Book CD– Monkey See,

Monkey DoMr. Al

– The ElephantHap Palmer

– Down in the JungleJack Hartman

Jungle Rules!It doesn’t have to be a jungle out there.

How To Get The “Monkey” Out of Your Business and Keep It

Rolling Along!Networking Basics (advertising

methods)

Organizing Expenses

Setting Fees

Visit your accountant

Preplanning and Organization- invoices, proposal sheets, call sheets, and contracts

“Jungle Rules”Turn off your cell phones

Respect your neighbors comments

Participate actively

Tips for Staying Alive in the Jungle• Arrive early• Make sure your training bag is

stocked.• Ensure room is arranged to support your

training.• Make sure all participants have a clear view of

the front, screens or media.• Make room look inviting.• Set a time schedule and stick to it.

How to get your lions and tigers organized-

Oh, My!

© Maggie McGuire & Cindy Simpson

Dealing with Sour Notes

Soda Shop• Props

– Blow up Jukebox– Old records– Soda glasses– Paddle balls

• Music– Any upbeat 1950’s

music

Let The Good Times Roll!

© Maggie McGuire & Cindy Simpson

Low Literacy Rates

Use pictures and graphics

Provide hands on experiences

Ask for volunteers

ABC’s It’s Easy As 1, 2, 3!

• Form yourselves into 8 groups.• On the paper provided, brainstorm

and write down something that you have learned that begins with each letter.

• Be prepared to share!

Keepin’ it fresh- Keepin’ it real

Brainstorm RaceDivide your groups up into teams.Teams race to chart paper and list as many items as they can in a certain amount of time. WITHOUT SPEAKING!

Train It Like A Rock Star

Props• Blow up guitars• Blow up mikes• Guitar Necklaces• Guitar Bubbles• Glamorous Sunglasses• Mirror Ball

Music• Favorite Rock and roll

Songs

It’s Jammin’ Time

Crooning your hits to keep your fans coming back

Grab your

Grab a pal Daddy O and wail with them about what you just learned.