From an Idea to a Proposal Workshop

Do you have an idea for a study group but are not sure how to proceed?  This workshop is designed as a hands-on experience on how to turn an idea into a proposal and a successful study group.  This workshop is for:

  *   Members who have an idea for a study group, but are not sure what to do next
  *   Those who have co-coordinated but did not participate in all aspects of planning, therefore have questions about offering their own study group and submitting a proposal.

We will assist you to write and then refine your study group description, complete the proposal form, and construct your syllabus. We will also briefly explore how to identify engaging resources.

There is no text for this workshop, but participants are expected to bring an idea that they would like to develop.  Participants should come to the workshop with their study group idea and book (or other course material you plan to use), as well as a preliminary written description of the idea.  We will look at each person’s idea, then as a group we will discuss and offer constructive suggestions to help refine that idea. Next, we’ll work through the process of transferring the ideas into the proposal software system. We’ll also discuss ideas for finding a co-coordinator for your study group if you don't have one, as each fall and spring study group is expected to have two coordinators. We’ll also briefly discuss developing the syllabus for your study group.  Our goal is for participants to end the workshop with a fully developed study group proposal ready to submit for fall term.
We will not discuss at this workshop how to use Augusoft and MyOLLI as a coordinator, nor coordinator responsibilities and classroom management techniques once the study group begins.  Those topics are discussed in the New Coordinator Orientation workshop which is required for all new coordinators prior to the beginning of each term.

This event is free and open to all OLLI members but space is limited. You must register in order to participate. Registration is required through the OLLI online registration system (Augusoft).
 
HOSTED BY THE OLLI CHICAGO STUDY GROUP COMMITTEE