Training Opportunities: Concurrent Sessions NAI 2008 will feature more than 100 concurrent sessions in 13 tracks over three days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday). Presentation tracks include: Administration and Supervision Arts in Interpretation Critical Issues Cultural and Living History Interpretation Environmental Education Interpretation and Tourism Interpretation for Diverse Audiences Interpretive Techniques Natural History Interpretation Research Technology in Interpretation Visual Communications Zoos, Wildlife Parks, and Aquaria Attendance at concurrent sessions is included in the workshop registration fee. Full information for each session, including day, time and location, will be available in the 2008 NAI National Workshop Program Guide, scheduled to be available online for download in early October 2008. Pictured: Concurrent sessions at NAI 2007 in Wichita featured educational, hands-on experiences. Concurrent Sessions List Last Updated: Thursday, July 24, 2008; There are 109 sessions listed.   Administration and Supervision Coaching Interpreters: From Development to Delivery Victoria Mates, Tom Medema, CIT, Tracy Ammerman Coaching--A Process To Help Interpreters Succeed Todd Cullings Customer Service: Bring Your Visitor Experience to Life! Stephanie Weaver, Kris Whipple, Karen Beery From Front Line Interpreter to Back Desk Manager: Keys to Success Corky McReynolds, PhD, Fran Blanchard,CIG, CIT, CIM Nature Center Issues and Solutions: A Roundtable of Ideas and Answers. Randy Smith, Travis Williams, Amy Roell Operating Grants; What They Look Like and What They Say Jim Fitzpatrick Securing Funding for Interpretation: How to Present the Programming Amy Price The Careful Carea nd Nurturing of Seasonal Interpreters Shea Lewis, CHI, Kelly Farrell, CHI, CIT This I Believe Will Strengthen Your Circle Kelly Farrell, CHI, CIT, Jay S. Miller, CIP, CIT Volunteerism and Technology: The Old and The New for The Next Generation of Volunteers David Raetz, Meghan Sherburn What a Working Interpretive Center Can Tell Us about Effective Design Donna Zimmerman, Associate Professor, Ron Zimmerman, Director of Schmeeckle Reserve Arts in Interpretation Bird and Bug Feats: Applying Interpretive Skills To Writing Children's Books DEBORAH RICHIE OBERBILLIG It's Not Easy Being Green... Sara Lustbader, Linda Yemoto Origami Frog In Stream: Assessing Habitat and Nutritional Requirements Based on Metamorphosis Vivian Williams The Colorful World of Scat and Tracks Kelley Reetz, CIG, Kelley Reetz, CIG The Soulful Landscape: Fostering The Emotional Connection Between People and Place Erica Wheeler Critical Issues Green Building 101 for Interpretive Centers and Programming Jon Alexander Climate Change, Public Lands and Carbon Sequestration William J. Possiel De-Mystifying Climate Change and Why It Matters Anita Davis, John Morris, Frank Niepold, Ruth Paglierani Discover The Design-Build Process & Win A Two-Day Schematic Design Consultation Workshop Pete Salmon CIP, Betty Brennan, Eric Thompson Ecogastronomy: Pleasurable and Sustainable Eating Kathy Gross CIG, CIT Extreme Makeover: Education for Sustainable Living Gets A New Look at Chippewa Nature Center Wayne Reckard, Rachel Larimore Interpretation Saves Lives! J. Patrick Barry Interpreting Climate Change Michelle R Hofmann Interpreting Shopping Malls as a Desperate Search for Community Richard Jurin, PhD., Richard Jurin, PhD. Interpretive Program Toolkits: An Essential Tool For The Busy Interpreter Kathy Schulz, Heather Currey CIG, CIT Managing Public Fear And Interpreting Predators, Mountain Lions, Bears, Coyotes Rick Parmer Revisiting Interpretive Planning; A Holistic Approach to Crafting Your Visitor Experience Marsha Mullin, Stephanie Weaver, Mary Kay Cunningham, Dave Bucy, PhD Science, Stewardship, and Interpretation Mike Whatley Sustainability and Accessibility in Facility and Exhibit Design Brian Cain, CIG, CIT Teaching In Place: Addressing Nature Deficit Disorder Through Community Partnerships Sheilagh Diez CIG, Greg Smith, Mary Ann Schmidt, Pat Willis The State Of Interpretation: A Student's Prospective Sarah Vellutini, Aubrey Bell, Jane Sharman What's That Sound? Connecting Park Visitors to Natural and Cultural Soundscapes Ericka Pilcher, Sara Melena, Mike Whatley, Lelaina Marin, Frank Turina Cultural & Living History Interpretation First Nations, First Voices: Native American Partners at the Planning Table Judy Rosen, Christine Landrum, Tim Begay How Effective is Living "Recent" History? Abby Snow, Dr. Pat Stephens Williams Looking Through The Glass, Indigenous People Are Visitors Too Cecilia P.O. Box 1142: Sharing a Top-Secret WWII Story Vincent L. Santucci, Brandon Bies, Dana Dierkes, Matthew Virta, Sam Swersky Sustaining The Circle of Life Through the Oral Tradition Brenda Martin, Ph.D., Terry Burton The Revolutionary City: An Experiment in Provoking Citizenship! Bill Weldon When Costumes are not Enough: Completing a Living History Event John C. F. Luzader, Jerri Spellman Environmental Education Blue Flag Program: Building Community Environmental Education for Costa Rica's Watersheds Marisol Mayorga Bringing The Outside In: The Value of Film in Public Lands Interpretation Rory Banyard Community Ecological Monitoring: A Model for Research & Education Kimi Scheerer Education in The Extremes Nancy A. Hadlock, Lisa Matlock Evaluating How Bird Banding Interpretation Meets Environmental Education Goals Amy Busch, Ashley Dayer How Much Service? How Much Learning? Enhance Your Message with Student-Volunteers! Cory Samia, Bev Walker, Ginger May Inquiry on The Farm: A Hands in the Dirt Approach to Science Caterina Meyers, Ph.D. Making Connections for a Sustainable Future Michelle E. Balfe CIG Passionate Facts: Storytelling for Enhanced Interpretation Susan Strauss Service Learning: A Win-Win Opportunity Deb McRae Surveying EE Participants to Create and Promote New Programs Sharol Nelson-Embry, Rachel Lanzerotti, MSW, Tara Reinerston The River Mile: 3rd-12th Grade Columbia River On-Going Water Quality Monitoring Program Janice Elvidge Interpretation and Tourism A Sequential Approach to Creating Authentic Traveler Experiences Curtis Pianalto, Robin Gyogyfalvy, Pat Moran Discovering Where The Trail of Tears Ends, Interpreting Complex Cultural Landscapes Julie Cutler, CIP, Anne Ketz, RPA Holistic Interpretive Guide Training Enables The Institution as Well as the Guide Jon Kohl, Ted Eubanks, Dr. Sam Ham Identifying Visitors' Meanings at The Alamo: A Means-End Approach H. Sylvia Lin, Dr. Theresa Coble If Interpretive Plans Just Plan Interpretation, They Will Fail Dr. David Bucy, Ph.D., Dr. Mary Bucy, WOU Moving Beyond Identification: Bird Walks as Conservation Tools Ashley A Dayer, M.S., Sue Bonfield Take the Plunge: Launching a New Event Melanie Barton, Karen Mattson Interpretation for Diverse Audiences Adults are from Earth, Teenagers are from Mars: Utilizing Teens as Volunteers Kate Mowbray, CIG Creating Culturally Inclusive Interpretation Through Consultation Lynne Dominy, Gary Roybal, Cecilia Shields How Museums of Malawi is Fighting Poverty through Interpretation Aaron Maluwa Kids in Carriers Scavenger Hunt Interpretive Hike Program for Toddler-Aged Children Brian C. Hughes CIG Latino Legacy: Using Interpretation To Make Lifelong Connections Tamberly Conway, Dr. Mike Legg, Dr. Pat Stephens Williams, CIG Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences Uncovered Mike Dedman National Park Service's New Large-Print Unigrid Brochure Ed Zahniser, Bill Justice, Lori Simmons Teen Encounters and Exchanges - Tattoos, Piercings, Masks and Rhythm Dava Davy McGahee Telling Your Park's Untold Stories Rebecca Karcher, Retha Stephens Using Museum Theatre to Attract Diverse Audiences Simone Mortan Interpretive Techniques "Dig In" To Your Programs: Integrating Archaeology into Existing Interpretive Programs Christy Pritchard, Carol S. Clark "Let's Take An Interpretive Walk, Outside !" Wil Reding An Experiment with iPods in the Garden: Digital Audio Tours at UW Botanic Gardens Elizabeth Loudon Audio Engagement: Putting a New Spin on Science Paula Brown-Williams, Dr. Michael Collopy, Linda Bard Avoiding Budget Cuts Scott Mair Come Play! Games as a Method of Increasing Environmental Literacy and Stewardship Dr. Susan Baker, Ms. Jeannine Montgomery Grandeur in this View of Life: Celebrate Darwin in 2009! Alan I. Kaplan Interpreting with Sustenance Ms. Karin Hostetter, CIT, Ms. Fran Blanchard, CIT Nature Walks: A Fresh Look at an Old Friend Ira Bletz, Paul Ferreira Voices in the Rock: Getting Beyond "What Does It Mean?" Michael Peach, CIG, CIT, MFA Natural History Interpretation "These Boots are Made for Walking..." Kristin Libberton, CIG, MEPM Bone Up On Bones: Lessons and Resources for Teaching Faunal Osteology Evelyn Brown, CIG, Kelley Reetz, CIG, CIT, Brian Hughes, CIG, Meghan Sherburn Night Sky Interpretation: No Telescope? No Problem! Dark Ranger Kevin Poe, Dark Ranger Angie Richman, Dr. Anna Hurst, Dr. Suzy Gurton Props Til You Drop Lori Bartley Readers Theater Hits the Trail Ellen A. Kelley CIT Sex in the Sea Phil Broder Wing It! Connecting People with Places by Teaching the Basics of Birding Randy McCormick, CIG Research Adolescents' Needs for Uniqueness and Autonomy: Whys and Hows for Interpreters Joshua A. Kirby, M.S. Connections of Caring: How We Come to 'Care For' those Resources We 'Care About.' Daoud Miller, CIT, Theresa Coble Doing Interpretive Training for Interpreters: How Do We Learn? Kathy Budnie, Dr. Pat Stephens Williams CIG, Dr. Ray Darville Making The Link From Interpretive Theory to Practice Dr. Dave Smaldone, Ph.D. Reaching Adult Audiences with Critical Natural Resource Issue Education Amy Markle, Dr. Theresa Coble, Dr. Stephens Williams Scientific Data Shows that Tactile Exhibits Add Value to Your Site Rebecca Fuller, Mr. William Watkins The Alaska National Parks Experience: Using Adventure and Authenticity to Guide Marketing Chay Runnels, Theresa G. Coble, John Morris The Interpretive Programs in Chinese National Parks Dr.Dongying Wei,Ph.D, Prof.Wang Min The Role of Research in Interpretation Dr. Carolyn Ward Understanding Visitor Needs: Attraction and Retention of Visitors to Interpretive Programs Jennifer Thelen Visitor Voices Year 4: Interpretive Outcomes At Eight National Parks, The Grand Finale Theresa Coble, Sylvia Lin Technology in Interpretation Compelling Video and Audio Tours: How To Build Pod Casts Yourself! Catherine McCarthy, M.S., Theresa G. Coble Interpreting Time & Space With Google Earth Phil Sexton You Too Can Make A Movie Stan Fowler Visual Communications American Idol Comes to Interpretive Signs Ken Elements of Interpretive Writing Dr. Alan Leftridge Fostering Facilitation; Designing Exhibits and Training Staff for Conversational Interpret Mary Kay Cunningham, Scott Pattison Graphic Design Elements that Improve Accessibility Donna Sullenger Interpretive Media in the 21st Century: Creative Collaboration in the Digital Realm Steve Heiser, Carolyn Zelle, Donna Matrazzo, Carl Davis, Cal Scott Meaningful Media: The Power of Text, Images, and Interpretive Design Becky Lacome, Betsy Ehrlich, Roberta Wendel Mechanically Challenged: Interactive Exhibits for Interactive People. Joe Lenkey Zoos, Wildlife Parks, and Aquaria From Keeper To Interpreter: Developing and Sustaining A Successful Keeper Training Program Kris Whipple CIG, CIT, CIP, Laura Beers Sculptures Big And Small In Zoos And Parks: In Touch With Interpretation Monika Lange, Jim Brighton, ASLA   Questions about the Workshop? Contact Deb Tewell: 1-888-900-8283 or Click here to email Deb. 2008 NAI National Workshop November 11-15, 2008 Portland, Oregon Help spread the word about NAI 2008! Print this one-page flyer about the workshop and post it at your site or agency.   P.O. Box 2246 Fort Collins, CO 80522 888-900-8283 www.interpnet.com
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