2+-+Preparing+the+Agenda

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 * === Know the goals and objectives of the training session. How was the session advertised? ===
 * === Be sure to register the session ===
 * === Have directions ready for rostering and have the participants roster at the beginning of the session ===
 * === Choose a "//WOW//" to start the session with. ===
 * Have several ready so you can choose what fits the participants
 * === Review and known the Verizon Thinkfinity website ===
 * Know the site inside out - If you are not prepared the teachers will know and it may become hard to keep their attention.
 * Practice the interactives you are planning to share. It is hard to be enthusiastic about an interactive if you do not really know how it works.
 * Practice using the site
 * Do sample searches for a variety of subjects and grade levels
 * Know the content partners, become familiar and comfortable with their sites
 * === Prepare your agenda ===
 * Use the resources in the Trainer Toolbox
 * Include time for participants to explore
 * Have handouts or an onsite list of resources for participants to use in the future
 * Have a back-up ready (powerpoint, handouts, etc)
 * Have participants share a learning object they found and how they will use it in their classroom, this often leads to discussion and more ideas.[[image:thinkfinity_title.jpg align="center"]]