[Fall Workshop 2015] At-a-Glance
We’re getting very excited as next week is the Fall Workshop 2015! Our host campus is Vancouver Community College, Downtown campus. The workshop is a 2 part program with 2 plenary sessions in the AM followed by unconference pitches and agenda creation of Unconference sessions for the afternoon.
| Time | Activity | Place |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking |
VCC, Downtown Room 420 |
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Welcome & Introductions | Room 420 |
| 9:15 am – 10:00 am | AM Plenary I: The Agora | Room 420 |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Networking Break | Room 420 |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | AM Plenary II: Engaging students in #textbookbrokeUBC | Room 420 |
An unconference is an open space event which supports participants to create their agenda/ topics for the day and to explore those which most interest them. While the unconference agenda is created at the event, we understand more detail is helpful to provide a framework for everyone, especially first-time “unconferencers”, to know what to expect and how to prepare for this kind of gathering. Note, however, that things are subject to change.
Similar to last year, the unconference will look something like the following “schedule” and will take place in Room 420 and 4 additional classrooms. All rooms will have internet, a computer & projector, pens, sticky notes, and paper. If you are planning to do a session and would like to use your own computer, there is a VGA connection to the projection system. Mac users please bring your own dongle (VGA).
| 11:00 am – 11:10 am | Unconference Orientation | Room 420 |
| 11:10 am – 12 Noon | Pitches, Agenda Creation & Networking Break (as needed) | Room 420 |
| 12 Noon – 12:45 pm | Catered Lunch – DIY sandwiches! | Room 420 |
| 12:45 pm – 1:00 pm | Finalizing & Announcing the Agenda | Room 420 |
| 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Breakout sessions – Set A | 4 classrooms & Room 420 |
| 10 minutes | ||
| 1:40 pm – 2:10 pm | Breakout sessions – Set B | 4 classrooms & Room 420 |
| 10 minutes (Refreshments) | ||
| 2:20 pm – 2:50 pm | Breakout sessions – Set C | 4 classrooms & Room 420 |
| 10 minutes | ||
| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm (or earlier finish) | Plenary Wrapup (Session summaries & highlights) | Room 420 |
A final note: the unconference format is meant to allow for openness, creativity and spontaneity. Much prep work has been done to put a framework in place and to inspire you to think about a pitch and share what’s relevant and interesting to you. As well, flexible learning spaces and food have been ordered for the day. We have done our best for creating conditions for great learning and networking. Now the real success will depend on you! Your participation and contribution to the day!
To read more about the unconference format, check out these unconference resources or this Unconference 101 video.
Join in the fun, register until Monday November 2nd and post a pitch!