MUSIC 23241
February 1, 2011
Looking for the Wow Factor in the OMEA Conference Exhibit Hall
In this article, Adamson lists off some of the same ideas for shopping at the exhibit hall of OMEA, but he adds some more details to the situation. He suggests making a list of present and future needs, review the TRIAD/website for exhibitors before the conference, and to visit the exhibit hall often. He also suggests consulting the Conference Program Book for the schedule of showcases, make sure you get the exhibitor's business cards for potential follow-ups or contact after conference, and return to exhibitors several times to continue asking questions. All of these suggestions should help with getting the most out of your experience.
When attending the OMEA Conference it is imperative that you come away with more knowledge and tools than you arrived with. The exhibitors are there to help you become a more talented teacher and help your students learn, so you should want to learn all you can for all the money you can afford to spend. Having a list of things you need to accomplish can help you from becoming overwhelmed from all the exhibits at your disposal.
This article is very similar to the last one and I feel I can learn a lot for the future when I attend these conferences. I really think that the connections made between all the participants can help in the future. I like that the conference helps access the college/university level of education and advancing, either for yourself or referring your high school students to an appropriate school. So not only can you help yourself become a better educator but you can help your students figure out what they might want to do with their lives.
Adamson, David N. (2008). Looking for the wow factor in the OMEA conference exhibit hall. TRIAD, 75 (3), 28-29.
Well stated - MLN
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