Webinars
A key goal of the Council is to develop strong partners around New York State who deliver quality programs that foster dialogue and critical inquiry. The Council offers webinars for scholar-facilitators and host-site coordinators in our reading and discussion programs and grants. We also offer optional introductions to our reading and discussion grants and programs for adults, designed for prospective applicants.
"This webinar was excellent-now I am looking forward to facilitating my class at the Walt Whitman Birthplace even more." |
Starting in 2012, facilitators of the Council's reading and discussion programs for adults are required to attend a 60-minute webinar, "Facilitating Adult Reading & Discussion Programs."
"I appreciated the detailed overview of "scaffolding" questions - this has helped me to reconsider the order and content of some of my discussion questions." |
Also starting in 2012, host-site coordinators for adult reading and discussion programs are required to attend a separate 60-minute webinar, "Administering Adult Reading & Discussion Programs."
"The presentation was practical and concise." |
Upcoming Webinars
Register for one of our upcoming webinars by clicking the session date below. Each one-hour webinar will feature a 30 minute presentation and 30 minute Q&A, so please bring your questions!
"Introduction to Adult Reading & Discussion Programs"
Learn all about the Council's revamped reading and discussion programs for adults! This webinar will cover the goals of the program, program requirements and the application process, and how the program can help host sites build new audiences or strengthen connections with existing audiences. This webinar is encouraged for sites that have previously hosted Reading Between the Lines, Meaning of Service, or Literature & Medicine.
"Introduction to Reading & Discussion Grants"
This webinar will overview the Council's Reading & Discussion Grants for adults. We will go over requirements for the grant, tips on developing a successful application, and how sites can use the grants to build audiences. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Recommended for sites considering applying for an R&D Grant.
"Facilitating Adult Reading & Discussion Programs"
The webinar includes training on the Shared Inquiry model for exploring humanities texts, introduces key ideas on adult learners to better serve our audiences, reviews the roles and expectations for scholar-facilitators, and shares tips and best practices for facilitating Council programs.
- No upcoming webinars scheduled at this time.
"Administering Adult Reading & Discussion Programs"
This webinar welcomes host-site coordinators to the Council; reviews the roles and expectations for host-site coordinators, facilitators, and participants; and walks participants through the requirements for submitting session information, paperwork, and evaluation. The webinar also includes tips and best practices for recruitment, publicizing, and hosting your series.
- No upcoming webinars scheduled at this time.
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