NSDC Dallas 2007

Participation Evaluation of Concurrent Session


Title of Concurrent Session: The Anatomy of the Adult Learner


Name of Presenters: Robin Fogarty & Brian Pete


Please describe one way you intend to implement your learning into your work:

"I will use the Presentation Grid to plan workshops"

"I will share this information with my team"

"I will use the Agree/Disagree, ABC Graffiti, Little Book, Always Connecting...Many, many things"

"As a new teacher coach, implications for adult learners will be critical as we design professional development for new teachers - Thanks for the strategies"

"I plan to use these strategies in my professional development session"

"Using the Presentation Grid"

"I will use the pointer finger game and the change game in staff meetings.  I will also use the Presentation Grid.  I like that! :)"

"I plan to use the strategies with trainers that I work with"

"Getting participants in professional development the chance to make the connection for transfer"

"I will use many of these strategies, Outstanding!"

"I plan to use my new learning in upcoming professional development"

"Use the strategies demonstrated and practiced in planning and implementing professional development in my district"

"Direct transfer of material to Staff Development trainings for both teachers. Also use in classroom"

"I will use advance organizer idea"

"We are designing our leadership academy and this was just what we needed to get started. Thank you"

"I am planning a retreat for my SD committee and I plan to use the anatomy with my team to plan workshops based on our goals."

"I am designing an education workshop for new teachers and found this very helpful."

"Use transfer language and strategies at workshops"

"Tiny books"

"I will use the 'tiny book' in my workshop on the 6 traits of writing"

Additional Comments:


"Very applicable"

"I learned so much!"

"This was a fabulous session - I could listen to them all day!"

"Excellent job!"

"Wonderful, practical ideas"

"FABULOUS!  Thanks"

"These presenters modeled the model making the transfer of learning possible."

"Take away window. Could be part of handout. This presentation will enhance my future workshops."

"Very interactive presentation. Wonderful support materials. Engaging presentation styles."

"Wow! I wish I had more time with them."

"Greatest-of-all-time J"

"This was one of the best and useful workshops I have ever participated in"

"Dr. Fogarty and Brian were excellent. Bring them back in the future."

"This was an extremely well attended workshop. About 30 more people attended who did not have tickets. Three additional tables were added. The presenters welcomed and accommodated the additional folks with smiles and open arms."


ASCD New Orleans 2008

Participation Evaluation of Concurrent Session


Title of Concurrent Session: Academic Coaching: What Do You Do?

Name of Presenters: Robin Fogarty & Brian Pete


"The session should be longer; the material was outstanding."

"Well done; on target.  The scenarios were REAL and transferable."

"Lots of good ideas that were modeled; very interactive!  There was a lot of variety in the presentation, and great ideas that can be used."

"Great interaction; very helpful!"

"I wanted to hear more!  Lots of concrete items that I can use and share."

"I enjoyed the modeling aspect.  Flexible presentation style; INFORMATIVE."

"Right on time and beneficial to me."

"Great deal of information in a short amount of time."

 "I thoroughly enjoyed this session; the presenters were engaging and fun!"

"I will ask my academic coach to attend a professional development institute on this topic; Thanks!"