education sessions. We want you to succeed and believe the following tools will help you along the way. Before the event… I will prepare my presentation using an ATSSA-approved PowerPoint (PPT) template. I will provide my presentation to ATSSA for review two weeks in advance of my session. I will notify ATSSA of any changes to my presentation after it has been reviewed. During the event… I will stand up (whenever possible) when presenting. I will always use my microphone and repeat all questions from attendees. I will introduce myself, and the purpose of my session in my opening remarks. I will use the session static before I begin my PPT I will advise the audience to use the convention app I will engage session attendees as active learners rather than passive listeners. I will meet all posted deadlines. I will provide resources and handout materials in advance of my session. I will be energetic and enthusiastic to keep the energy up in my session. I will not engage in any sales pitches. I will not use a competitor’s information unless approved by the competitor. I will not disparage other products or companies. I will not use a vendor logo except on my cover slide (with company info). I will not mention vendor-specific products or services during my session. I will not present verbal or printed pricing information at any time during my session. I will not distribute vendor literature or provide gifts with vendor logo. I will not use statements, harsh language, or pointed humor that disparages the rightful dignity and social equity of any individual or group. Moderator Role If you are participating as a moderator here are the associated with your role- I will work with the session speakers to the convention to ensure everyone is on the same page about the flow and format of the session to be provided. I will become familiar with all speakers that I am to introduce by viewing their bios on the convention website ( ) I will open the session, introduce myself as well as all of the speakers participating in the session. I will use the session static slide before I begin my PPT I will advise the audience to use the convention app I will stand up (whenever possible) when speaking.
education sessions. We want you to succeed and believe the following tools will help you along the way. Before the event… I will prepare my presentation using an ATSSA-approved PowerPoint (PPT) template. I will provide my presentation to ATSSA for review two weeks in advance of my session. I will notify ATSSA of any changes to my presentation after it has been reviewed. During the event… I will stand up (whenever possible) when presenting. I will always use my microphone and repeat all questions from attendees. I will introduce myself, and the purpose of my session in my opening remarks. I will use the session static before I begin my PPT I will advise the audience to use the convention app I will engage session attendees as active learners rather than passive listeners. I will meet all posted deadlines. I will provide resources and handout materials in advance of my session. I will be energetic and enthusiastic to keep the energy up in my session. I will not engage in any sales pitches. I will not use a competitor’s information unless approved by the competitor. I will not disparage other products or companies. I will not use a vendor logo except on my cover slide (with company info). I will not mention vendor-specific products or services during my session. I will not present verbal or printed pricing information at any time during my session. I will not distribute vendor literature or provide gifts with vendor logo. I will not use statements, harsh language, or pointed humor that disparages the rightful dignity and social equity of any individual or group. Moderator Role If you are participating as a moderator here are the associated with your role- I will work with the session speakers to the convention to ensure everyone is on the same page about the flow and format of the session to be provided. I will become familiar with all speakers that I am to introduce by viewing their bios on the convention website ( ) I will open the session, introduce myself as well as all of the speakers participating in the session. I will use the session static slide before I begin my PPT I will advise the audience to use the convention app I will stand up (whenever possible) when speaking.
ATSSA_Speaker_Manual_2019.docx