Outline Your Exhibition of Learning

Hi all,

Exhibitions of Learning are upon us! This week should focus in on creating an plan for how you will communicate your project and ideas to an audience of your peers, friends, family, and the public. It is important to consider different perspectives, ignite curiosity, and provide clear information. Below are some basic components of an Exhibition of Learning, however your disciplinary project advisor may have specific tools and suggestions to help your Exhibition of Learning best match what you have created.

Don't forget that we have some examples online: Click Here

Next week everyone will have an opportunity to do a full Exhibition of Learning rehearsal and get feedback for improvement.

Everyone should bring a copy of their EoL outline to Advisory on Thursday, for reflection on professional public speaking.

Fondly,

Kimberly

Exhibition Presentation

Presentation Outlines There are five components to success when it comes to exhibition presentations: connection, knowledge, action, audience interaction, preparation. Connection: While it may not always be relevant to include a personal connection to your topic in the research paper, it is extremely important to include in your presentation. Begin your presentation by addressing the following questions:  What is your topic?  Why did you choose this topic?  Why is this topic important to you as an individual? To the community as a whole?  Knowledge: It is important to provide enough background information about your topic to establish your credibility as an authority figure. This information should come directly from your Bridge Paper, do not reinvent the wheel. It is equally important to describe how you incorporated your topic into your creation, this should come from the Artist Statement. Some information to consider in this portion of the presentation:  Provide a definition of the topic with a brief history.  Provide your thesis statement.  Paraphrase the argument you constructed in your Bridge Paper. Include evidence, examples, quotes to support this information; however, your voice should be louder than the sources you researched.  What did you create?  How is your topic/argument portrayed in this creation?  Action: How many of you have ever read an essay or book and thought why did I just read that? The question was probably accompanied by disappointment. As a presenter, you do not want to leave your audience disappointed. Conclude your presentation by answering So what? Tell your audience why this is an important topic for them to know and understand, and explain what actions they can take in order to participate within the topic.  Audience Interaction: Engage your audience in a conversation about your presentation by including a thinking routine. Prepare for this thinking routine by determining which routine your would like to use. Then consider potential responses to this routine by your audience in order to consider your responses. Also, come up with a backup plan if your audience does not respond. Preparation: Presentations can be negatively and positively remembered. The key to a positively remembered presentation is preparation. When well prepared, you will not only have the four keys to a successful presentation, but you will also be more confident and professional. In order to prepare for your presentation:  Type your answers to the components above.  Place those answers on note cards to practice and memorize.  Practice your presentation in front of a mirror.  Be aware of time. If your presentation is extremely short, you are probably not providing your audience with enough information. If your presentation is too long, you are probably providing your audience with too much information and confusing them. Gallery Presentations The same five components exist within the gallery presentations. It is even more important for gallery participants to prepare, memorize, and practice these components, because you need to be prepared to present this information at any time and in any order to your audience, based on their needs.

Please Complete Project Survey

Dear students and staff,

Please click on the following link to a survey for a student project. The survey asks about personal information and personal experiences.  Please know that your information will not be shared or tied to you specifically in any way. All are encouraged to participate thoughtfully.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY

Thank you for your consideration.

Kimberly & Devin

Exhibitions of Learning - Scheduling - Wednesday, May 2nd

Dear Students and Staff,

Exhibitions of Learning will take place May 22nd - 25th at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Our student intern team is busy planning out the details, and we will be seeking student input on scheduling on Wednesday, May 2nd.

This means that each of you should check with your families and friends, to see which times work well for those who will be supporting you. Take the steps to do this in advance. It is very difficult to change the schedule after you sign up.

SIGN UP - WEDNESDAY - One person from each project report to Étude Studios at this time.

8:00am - Grade 12
8:15am - Grade 11
8:30am - Grade 10
8:45am - Grade 9

Here's what you need to know to plan. Come in with a first and second choice already determined when you sign up:

Tuesday, May 22nd
20 min time slots
Exhibitions in presentation format
Matrix or Theatre
1:00 - 4:00
*Middle school students will be in attendance from 1:00 - 2:45pm - content of these must be appropriate for this audience
5:00 - 8:00
*Public invitations are going out for these times. You are committing to having a complete, rehearsed, and professional EoL that may be published by interns or the press.

Wednesday, May 23rd
Exhibitions in either gallery or roundtable format
Space will be determined for you, but tell us of any special considerations regarding size, technology, etc
Before Lunch (Exact Times To Be Determined)
After Lunch (Exact Times To Be Determined)

Thursday, May 24th
20 min time slots
Exhibitions in presentation format
Matrix or Theatre
1:00 - 4:00
*Middle school students will be in attendance from 1:00 - 2:45pm - content of these must be appropriate for this audience
5:00 - 8:00
*Public invitations are going out for these times. You are committing to having a complete, rehearsed, and professional EoL that may be published by interns or the press.

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Put these on your calendars
May 8th - Michael and Maxim's Musical - 7pm North High School
May 25th - Sofi (12:00pm), Casey & Zoe (2:00pm) JMKAC
May 25th - Caleb (6:00pm) - a church within walking distance of JMKAC.
TBD - Xavier & Simon