OMET+2008+Exhibitions+&+Graduation+FAQ


 * Rides to CISCO on Wednesday and/or graduation on Saturday:**

Brandy: 5 total (including myself) - Wed., Thurs., Friday only Dave: 4 total (Wed only) Jessica: 5 total (Wed, Thu, & Friday) Heather: 4 total (Wed only; tentative) Samiya: I will be able to drive Thursday & Friday. Wednesday I'll be there just in time to go to Cisco: I can take 4 people Rita: 4 including driver (can drive anywhere Wednesday and Thursday; Friday I'm not sure--have family coming in from out of town) Greg: 4 total Karen: 5 total


 * After Graduation Alumni Picnic Count**

Name and........... # of people including you

Margaret Riel ....... 2 Brent Hibbert.........2 Heather Schneider. . . . .0, I also will be with family who would like to explore California a little before we leave. Israel Valenzuela...0 Brandy Foster...0 - Thank you for the offer! Parents and fiance... we have lunch plans! Todd Coston ...0 - I have about 12 guests and we will be going out to eat. David....0 Samiya...0 - Family, in-laws, friends going out to lunch. Marie.....0 - Lots of family in town, have previous plans. Rita ...0 - I've made off-site family plans Jessica...0 would love to go, but have many friends and family members attending Jackie...0 thank you for the offer but I will be staying with family Salina...0

**What are exhibitions?**
The culminating activity of the OMET program is presenting your action research to the faculty, the public and your family and friends at the exhibitions. See Exhibition Guidelines for more information. The exhibition will be at Pepperdine University’s West Los Angeles Graduate Campus (6100 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045). Rooms 333-334 have been reserved for the exhibitions. We will be staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside (6333 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230). Make sure to ask for the “OMET Pepperdine block” when reserving your room. There are other hotels in the area, but for the sake of community, it might be nice if we are all at the Courtyard Marriott so we suggest that as your first choice. Courtyard Marriott is a brand new hotel.
 * Where will the exhibitions be?**
 * Where should we stay?**

FINAL PAPER QUESTIONS
 * Should my report be single or double spaced?**

APA style says to double space your work. Margaret says to ignore this bit (and only this bit) of APA style.

The reason is that I file all of your work and I have limited file space. So double spaced- two sided printing is cheaper and results in a smaller document. The length of 15-20 pages assumes single spaced pages. There is more information about the layout in the syllabus (linked from Bb)

S**hould the final report and the website Action Research portfolio be the same or different?**

The website is a complete portfolio of your action research project that you want to share with others. It can have whatever part of your work on action research you want to make public (including any blogs that you want to share... you can copy from the private space and create a web page for them.). It should be well structured and any graphic files you need should be in the section. You might need to duplicate some images from your site image folder so that they are in the action research folder. Someone who knows nothing about the program at Pepperdine or about action research should be able to make sense of it. And you should be able to read it online. The website can have more detail, pictures, charts, movies, or whatever gives life to your project. Later you can add your presentation video.

The final report is the only file that does not need to be displayed on the site but of course you can if you want. It is meant to be downloaded and read as a paper. The paper is more formal and might be shorter than your website. It is your final report and should summarize your learning. It is what I will use to grade you along with the website. Also your reviewers will read this paper prior to exhibitions.

**What are the hotel details?**
The hotel’s address is 6333 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230. The discounted room rate for this event is **$125 per night** plus tax and parking. Consider sharing to save on cost. The hotel rooms have complimentary high-speed internet access – wired and wireless. To make reservations, **please call 1-800-321-2211 (Courtyard by Marriott Central Reservations Department).** Advise the reservationist that you are calling to make reservations at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside in Culver City. Ask for the “__OMET PEPPERDINE__” block. You must make your reservations __before__ **Monday, May 26, 2008.**

**What about the locals?**
If you live locally and decide not to stay at the hotel, please remember that you must be at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus early in the morning and until late in the evening (see the schedule below).

**Can friends and family attend?**
Of course! Please invite anyone to attend Exhibitions during the times marked family in the schedule below. A PDF invitation will be emailed for you to share with friends and family.

**Where/When is the graduation?**
The GSEP graduation ceremony will be held outdoors at Alumni Park on the Pepperdine University Malibu campus, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263 on **__June 21, 2008__**. The ceremony begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. and will last approximately two hours. Master graduates should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. & guests should arrive at 9:30 a.m.

http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/studentservices/graduation/ (Also from your cadre parent or rep.)
 * Where can we get more information about graduation?**

**Daily Activity Schedule (Tentative)**
Morning Arrive in West Los Angeles and check into the hotel 11:30 - 1:30 PM lunch at the hotel 2 PM - 5 PM Trip to Cisco for telepresence (Rita will have maps to Cisco at Lunch or go to [|link] ) 5 PM - 8 PM Exhibition set-up time (Pepperdine, rooms 333-334) 8 PM- 9 PM Practice talks and Presentation Pointers 6:30 PM Dinner served (Thai food) ||
 * **__Wednesday, June 18th__**

8:30AM – 10:00: Faculty review of Action Research projects -Learning Circle 2 10:15AM – 10:15 Break for rearranging tables 10:15- 11:45 Faculty review of Action Research projects-Learning Circle 3 Noon – 1 PM Lunch (on your own or with your cadre) 1 PM – 3 PM Faculty review of Action Research projects -Learning Circle 1 3:00 – 3:15 Break for rearranging tables 3:15 – 5:00 Faculty review of Action Research projects -Learning Circle 4 5 PM – 8 PM Display of Exhibitions for family, friends and public 5 PM – 7 PM Hot appetizers served to students and guests ||
 * __Thursday, June 19th__**

9 AM – 11:30 Class Time Noon – 2 PM Lunch, Alumni Benefits and Speakers 2 PM – 3 PM Program Review and Presentation Challenge 3 PM – 4:30 PM Cadre Closing Circle (Outside) 5:00 time to get ready for the party Evening Cadre Graduation Party -- we need to figure out driving ||
 * **__Friday, June 20th__**

8:30 AM Students report to the Robing area @ Alumni Park, Malibu 9:30 AM Friends and family arrive 10:30 AM Graduation ceremony 12:30 PM Cookies and punch on the lawn 12:30 -2:00 PM Alumni Picnic – Adamson Plaza
 * __Saturday, June 21st__**

**Reconnect Activity**
Our reconnect lunch will be at the hotel. We realize many of you will be traveling so the lunch is optional but we hope you will able to attend. Please be ready for our field trip to Cisco.

**Action Research Presentation times**
You will several opportunities to present your action research project during the exhibitions. On Thursday from 8:30am-5pm students will formally present their action research to faculty, alumni and students. There will be a panel of reviewers who will ask questions after your short presentation. One of the reviewers will have read your website. You will be videotaped as you present officially to the evaluation team.

On Thursday evening family and friends are invited to attend. You will be expected to be at your table and present for a specific period of time. Markers will be placed at the tables of those scheduled to present. This scheduling allows you to be on for a specific time period of time and still have the opportunity to visit other tables. Of course you may remain by your table and present your research at any time during the visitation hours.

Exhibition Guidelines

 * Each student will be provided with one 5 ft x 2 ft table**.**


 * Power will be available. However, you are encouraged to plan for verbal presentations, supplemented with your brochures and the display boards you create.


 * Wireless internet access is available.


 * Prepare a three-panel display board that can stand on your table as a backdrop. In the past some have shipped their boards in advance. Others have prepared all of the materials in advance but have constructed these boards after they arrive. The boards are readily available at office supply stores. The tables will be on wheels and we will be moving them to the center of the room for your presentation.


 * We plan to arrange the tables on the perimeter of the room and move them to the center as each of you talk. Keep this movement in mind as you create your display. It will need to be moveable.


 * Chairs will be arranged in conference presentation style so the cadre can watch as each member presents their work.


 * Remember your audience when preparing your materials. Create handouts that are easy for your audience to take away and might be meaningful for them. What will make your presentation memorable to someone who is likely to see dozens of other exhibits?


 * You can project from your laptop. However, you are urged to use it sparingly. We want to hear your story and your voice not a long video or electronic slide presentation. Keep your audience in mind and your media elements appropriate and short.


 * Practice your presentation until you can cover your story in 10-12 minutes. This is not a long time. One great hint is to use the display board as much a possible and an attention getter, a colorful display of data and a prompter.


 * We try to videotape all presentations. Be prepared for that and consider looking into the camera. If this makes you extra nervous practice beforehand.


 * IMPORTANT: If you plan to use photographs, video or student work on your display, please be sure you have obtained appropriate permission.

__CONTACTS:__
We have tried to provide as much info as possible here. If you have additional questions please contact your action research Advisor- Margaret Riel mriel@pepperdine.edu Information regarding graduation or hotel arrangements, please contact Christie Dailo at via email Christie.Dailo@pepperdine.edu or by phone at 310-568-5612.