NAAE Conference Slow #TeachAgChat
TeachAgChat is proud to host a professional networking opportunity for all members of the teach ag community during the NAAE 2016 Conference. This professional network opportunity will occur from Tuesday November 29th through Saturday December 3rd on the social media platform Twitter.
What is a "Slow #TeachAgChat"?
A "Slow #TeachAgChat" is very similar to the usual #TeachAgChat that occurs most Thursday's from 8 pm - 9 pm EST (Click here to see more #TeachAgChat info http://teachagchat.blogspot.com/). Instead of it occurring just during one hour though the "Slow" chat will occur during the entire conference. So instead of one hour with eight questions, eight questions will be posted and can be answered over a period of five days. You can use the hashtag #TeachAgChat to join the live chat during the Conference.
To beat that you will be given the opportunity to post multiple times on Twitter regarding one particular question. For example on Tuesday there will be one question posted. You will be able to answer the question multiple times during Tuesday at set times. There will be at most two questions per day so there is no pressure to be on twitter for a long period of time during this conference.
What are the Questions?
For the Slow #TeachAgChat the following questions will be posted:
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What's the Difference Between On-Site and Off-Site?
To build a sense of inclusion and community those not attending the NAAE 2016 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada can still participate in the #TeachAgChat by responding to the off-site questions. Most of the topics the off-site questions aim to target are very similar to the on-site questions. The main differences is they are worded to improve the ability for those not at the conference to still have the same opportunity to Tweet out during the chats as those at the conference. This way more than just attendees can experience this professional networking opportunity.
What are the Benefits to Participating in Slow #TeachAgChat?
We are proud to announce that prizes will be awarded out during the event. Each question both On-Site and Off-Site will have a randomly selected winner and win prizes from NAAE. Prizes include: NAAE Hats, NAAE Shirts, and a Grand Prize which will remain a secret for now. Additionally you will be learning the benefits Twitter has as a professional network tool to help connect with fellow agriscience educators from around the country.
Now I'm Interested, How do I Participate?
By using your own twitter account you can join the chat by answering questions which will be posted onto twitter for a specific time. By posting on Twitter your response and using the hashtag "TeachAgChat" you will be put into the raffle to win the specific teach ag chat question. Each On-Site and Off-Site Question will have one winner which will be randomly selected. Both On-Site and Off-Site winners will be rewarded as well as Grand Prize Winners will be selected Saturday Night from everyone participating.
We hope to see many participants for this great #TeachAg opportunity. If there are further questions please feel free to reach out to Dr. Foster @FosterDanielD or foster@psu.edu .
