Live Demonstration

Write down your vision and identify student learning goals for the in-class demonstration. Use the RWL Activity Planning Worksheet

Determine when to conduct the demonstration in your scope and sequence

If hosting a virtual demonstration, consider your technology needs based on how you choose to structure the activity:

• Will you use a computer lab, library or other space?
• What teleconferencing platform will you use (e.g., Google Hangout, Skype, Zoom)? Will you need headsets?

Contact your school administration/district to clarify any special clearances you need for students or partners to participate in this activity

Identify list of potential presenters

• What industry?
• What type of role?
• What level of expertise?

Obtain emails and phone contact information

If hosting a virtual demonstration, select the video conferencing system that works best for both teacher and partner, if you plan to do a 'live' video demonstration or debrief.

Draft email outlining opportunity and presenter expectations

Send an email with your request and interest (see Sample Invitation Email)

Confirm partner(s)/speaker(s) participation and share Speaker Tips sheet (see Sample Confirmation Email)

If hosting a virtual demonstration, check the video teleconferencing system and Internet at school ensure everything is functioning.

Schedule a call with potential presenter(s) to answer questions and review expectations

Collect contact information to follow up with presenter(s)

Share any background check/clearance information required by the school with presenter(s) (if applicable)

Send school media waiver to presenter(s), so you can take photos and share your classroom experience

Do a lesson with the students to prepare them for the meeting. This includes background information, asking good questions, body language, alignment with objectives/goals (see Sample Lesson Plan)

Prepare any materials that the presenter(s) has requested for the demonstration

Check in with students to ensure they are prepared and confident in their role

If using videoconferencing, conduct a 'dry run' with the partner(s) and technology in the classroom.

Draft thank you email to presenter(s)

Draft survey for presenter(s) (see Partner Survey Questions)

Create student reflection (see Student Reflection)

If hosting a presenter in person, ensure administrators and front office staff are aware that there will be a visitor and there are directions on what to do when they arrive. If using teleconferencing, ensure all A/V technology that will be used is functioning properly.

Arrange the room so all students can see and hear the presenter and demonstration

Introduce the presenter and class (or have a student do it)

Take pictures and videos to document the demonstration

Monitor the discussion, and support as needed to ensure it stays on track

Close by thanking the presenter

Send a thank you note to the presenter on behalf of yourself and the class

Reach out to anyone else who helped in arranging the demonstration to update them on the event and thank them for their assistance

Share participant surveys (see Partner Survey Questions)

Reflect on the demonstration event with your students (see Student Reflection)

Reflect on the demonstration yourself (see Teacher Reflection)

Share about the experience with teachers and families