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Frequently
Asked Questions
Scheduling
If you'd like
Annette Lamb and/or another professional developer
to speak at your workshop or if you just need more
information, simply contact Lamb Learning
Group by mail at the address above, by
email,
or by voice at 620.343.7989 or fax at
620.343.7989.
October and April
are the busiest conference months and summers are
popular for workshops. Our schedule is flexible, so
we'll try to meet the needs of your particular
conference or inservice date.
Fees
We don't publish
our fees on the web, but we're happy to discuss
fees through email.
We generally charge a speaking fee plus minimal
travel expenses (airline, rental car, parking,
hotel) and printing costs. We recognize that
educators don't have lots of money, so we try to
keep costs down.
We want to keep our
clients happy, so we're very flexible. We can make
the travel arrangements or you can do the
coordination. We can choose the session topics or
you can make the choices. Whatever makes you most
comfortable.
Formats
We provide a
variety of formats including keynote addresses,
small and large group presentations, as well as
workshops with and without "hands-on" technology
time. We can also mix in some consulting time. For
example, I might work with a small group of
administrators in the morning, do a keynote for all
teachers at noon, and a hands-on workshop for
elementary teachers in the afternoon. I've spoken
to principals, parents, and even school boards. A
program can be developed to meet your group's
needs.
Technology
Needs
We know that the
equipment available at schools and conferences vary
tremendously. As such, we bring our own technology
to you. We generally use Microsoft PowerPoint
presentations and software demonstrations that can
be stored on our laptops. We pre-select the
Internet resources, so a live Internet connection
is not needed. We provide the laptop computer and a
high-powered data projector. We ask that you supply
a screen for projection. It's also helpful if you
can provide a cart for the data projector and a
table or lectern for the laptop computer and props.
I'll also need a power outlet strip with an
extension cord to the nearest electrical outlet.
You may also want to set up a 6 foot table for
handouts and sample copies of my books and other
materials. If the room is large, a microphone may
be needed. I prefer a lavaliere microphone, but I
don't mind using a hand-held microphone.
If you've requested
a hands-on workshop, we'll still bring our
"instructor" system. You'll need to provide the
individual computer stations and Internet
connections as needed. We'll need to know the
number and type of computers, software available,
network access, and any security
restrictions.
Handouts
We are strong
believers in providing alternative resources to
meet the diverse needs of educators. As such, in
addition to the desktop presentations, we provide
participants with printed handouts. The materials
are also available at our eduscapes
website.
Videotaping
Not everyone is
always available for a particular conference
session or workshop. Feel free to videotape or
audiotape our sessions for non-commercial use
within your school or organization. If you'd like a
more "professional-looking" video, consider
purchasing one of Annette Lamb's video
series.
Conference
Book and Video Sales
We generally bring
sample copies of our books and provide catalogs and
book fliers to our participants. We're a small
organization, so we don't set up an exhibit in the
vendor area of conferences. However, we're happy to
have our books and other materials available for
purchase at your event.
If you have a
conference bookstore, our publisher can work
directly with you to have our books available at
your bookstore. You may also want to contact one of
your popular vendors about selling our books at
their booth or exhibit. Call Vision
to Action
Publishing
at 620.343.7989 or email Nancy
Smith to
discuss book and video sales options.
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