“Every DKG member holds a story, a lesson learned, important research or information. You don’t need to be a professional speaker! Just be your knowledgeable self and share your passion while bringing a new international experience to state organizations.” Dianea Phillips, Quebec, ISF Speaker 2019-2021.
At the July 2021 ISF conference presentations, DKG members asked what topics state organizations are looking for when selecting a speaker. During the discussion, international speakers’ topics suggested were:
- Specific area of interest – less broad/general topics
- Include additional topics you are willing to present
- Current hot topics
- Illustrate how teachers have been creative during the pandemic
- Ask current teachers about their interests
- Present your passion(s)
- Research conducted during the pandemic: mental health/wellness; working remotely; balancing “bad news” with successful solutions during the pandemic and beyond.
The International Speakers Fund is financed by members’ donations to the DKG International Educators Foundation (DKGIEF) – specifying the International Speakers Fund. Thank you to those who have supported ISF in the past and if you haven’t yet, we would like you to consider contributing to ISF in the future.
The ISF Committee hopes you will consider hosting or being an ISF speaker in 2021! We are here to ensure your journey as an ISF speaker is a rewarding one. Whether you present virtually or in-person, we hope your memories of your travels to another country will be memorable and long-lasting.
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