Hi my name is Jayne Corso and I am the Community Manager for AEA. Evaluation 2016 officially starts tomorrow. Are you ready to learn and network with more than 3,000 evaluators? Here are some tips to help you be social at Evaluation 2016.
Hot Tip: Download the Mobile App
The new and improved Evaluation 2016 mobile app allows you to send messages and set up meeting with other attendees. To take advantage of this feature build you profile under “My Event”. The more information you add about yourself, the easier it makes it for people to find you while at the conference. This is a great way to meet new people who are practicing evaluation and share your interests.
Hot Tip: Follow Evaluation 2016 on Twitter
We have already seen lots of chatter surrounding Evaluation 2016 on social media, particularly Twitter. Follow the hashtag #Eval16 to see conversation and posts specifically about the event. Share your conference photos and lessons learned on Twitter, so that others evaluators who were not able to attend can get a glimpse of Evaluation 2016!
Hot Tip: Attend the Social Events
Be an active participant in Evaluation 2016 events. Meet with poster presenters during the Poster Exhibit; see what literary works that are coming out this year at the Meet the Authors Reception; and learn more about the AEA TIGS during the TIG Business Meeting on Thursday night.
Hot Tip: Visit the Connection Center
Visit the Connection Center to meet with the AEA exhibitors, gain access to free Wi-Fi, and charge your electronic devices. While in the Connection Center meet with universities and learn more about technology solutions that are benefiting evaluation practices and programs.
I hope these tips have been helpful. See you in Atlanta!
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After meeting Jayne in person yesterday, I now see how hard she works at being the social networking coordinator during these conferences. Thanks Jayne, we really appreciate you helping us stay connected.