How Can I Participate? - Background Information for LT Hosts/Presenters

Thank you, in advance, for the generosity of your time in making our day a success!

In preparation for your presentation, we have included some background information on your audience and the goals of the program:

The teachers involved in this yearlong program are a diverse group. We have K-12 teachers from five to eight school districts involved in the program, with various backgrounds in terms of subject specialty, grade level instruction, and years of teaching experience.

One thing the participants do have in common is their interest in exploring cutting edge issues in the real world, skills and qualities businesses value in employees, and creative new ways for businesses and schools to partner in supporting and enriching classroom learning. With these goals in mind, some key points you might consider addressing in your talk include:

Below are specific topics/issues/questions LT participants have asked past business presenters to address: