{"id":72,"date":"2018-02-16T12:22:46","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T17:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/?p=72"},"modified":"2018-02-28T15:16:20","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T20:16:20","slug":"get-creative-session-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/2018\/02\/16\/get-creative-session-format\/","title":{"rendered":"Get creative with your session format"},"content":{"rendered":"

ONA’s\u00a0Suggestion Box<\/a>, open Feb. 28 \u2013 March 29, is your opportunity to pitch session ideas and presenters for ONA18. This post, by ONA’s Head of Programs and Events, Trevor Knoblich, is the third in a series we hope will be useful references if you’re considering submitting a pitch.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Event designers are learning that most adults prefer a more interactive environment, rather than a passive one. Sometimes, attendees do want the opportunity to lean back and hear some big ideas. But on the whole, most people prefer a chance to create something, or share and reflect on their own experiences.<\/p>\n

At ONA18, we’re aiming to ensure that most sessions are interactive, such as collaborating on a community document or participating in group discussions. In other words, we’ll have a variety of all session types, but less space will be dedicated to passive lectures or panels.<\/p>\n

For inspiration, here are a variety of session formats, organized from more interactive to more passive, including samples from recent ONA events. Feel free to experiment; you may even have your own creative format in mind.<\/p>\n

Session Format Ideas for ONA18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Interactive<\/strong><\/th>\nActive<\/strong><\/th>\nPassive<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Collaborative document<\/li>\n
  • Facilitated\u00a0discussion<\/li>\n
  • Workshop<\/li>\n
  • Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Speed demos<\/li>\n
  • Town hall\/ask me anything<\/li>\n
  • Masterclass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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