| New Information About the AEROx from Peter Hi All! We hope you are safe and well. The AEROX Virtual Conference is just 17 days away! We have an amazing lineup of speakers from all over the world. This year’s speakers probably represent the widest array of perspectives we’ve ever had. For example, we have presentations on Race & Covid, Teaching Challenges in Africa, A Family’s Story about their Journey to Self – Directed Education, Why Young People Should Design the Future of Education, and How to Put on Local Events to get the word out about learner-centered alternatives, and much more! We have recently added two student panels to the agenda and new workshops, which will be added to the website soon. There will also be plenty of time for networking and impromptu sessions. This year especially we can really use your help spreading the word. We put together this Press Kit to help you get started. Please share this with your networks. If finances are a barrier, please contact us, as we do not want this to keep people from this important event. Below are some frequently asked questions. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Are you still accepting workshop proposals?We only have a few spots left for workshops only. The only times we have left are: 12 :30 AM – 1:45 AM & 3:30 AM – 4:45 AM – Eastern Time – USA What is the AEROx Virtual Conference? The AEROx was started in response to the demand for more AERO events. About five years ago we decided to do a completely virtual event so that as many people as possible could attend. Literally, anyone can attend from just about anywhere in the world that has an internet connection. What’s different about the AEROx Virtual Event? AERO events are unique in that they bring together anyone who is interested in learner – centered alternatives under one roof. There are no other events like it anywhere in the world. The AEROx is shorter in duration and is designed to be a more intimate gathering than the larger AERO events. What time zone is the AEROx Conference scheduled in? Eastern Standard Time – USA – Time Zone Converter Will there be overnight (Eastern Time) programming? There will be over 30 hours of continuous programming beginning Friday 2/12 at 3 pm Eastern time and ending Saturday 2/13 at 10 pm Eastern time. Will the overnight (Eastern Time) sessions be monitored? Yes, our friend Kristy Cheng and other members of the Sri Aria school in Malaysia have generously donated their time. They will be monitoring the overnight sessions. Will the sessions be recorded? We are planning to record all sessions. They will be available to conference participants sometime after the conference. What platform will the conference take place on? The conference will take place on the Zoom platform. Please make sure that you have a stable internet connection and functioning equipment. How will I be able to get into the sessions? All participants will receive a link the day before or the morning of 2/12/21 (Eastern Time Zone). This link will have the sessions with clickable links. All you will need to do is click the link to the session you want to go to. Will there be time for networking? There are built-in break times for networking. Of course, participants are welcome to network whenever they like. We will also have a discord server where participants can network. How will the discord server work? Participants will receive the link to the discord server soon. Once you create a login you will have access to the discord server, and you can participate as you like. Will there be a main room where participants can gather? Yes, the main room will remain open during the entire conference. Keynote sessions will be in the main room. How will popup (impromptu) sessions work? Anyone can schedule a popup session. They will be responsible for setting up the session using whatever platform they wish. They can be promoted on the discord server. What do I do if I have questions during the conference?The main room will be open and monitored throughout the entire conference. That is your go to place for questions. Are there group and student rates? Please contact us for group rates. peter@educationrevolution.org ; jerryaero@aol.com We are offering student rates at $10 per student. How can I help promote the conference? You can help by sharing the information far and wide. www.aeroconference.org . Here is a press kit to help you with that. Register HERE |
