TCEA’s Poster Fair
What is the Poster Fair?
Think science fair meets show-and-tell!
Imagine walking into a large room filled with colorful tables and bulletin boards displays set up by educators. Attendees are all around you, talking, laughing, discovering, exploring, and connecting.
You walk from table to table, hearing educators talk about projects and activities they’ve been doing in their classroom, library, school, or district. You look at student work, see demonstrations, and talk directly with friendly and passionate educators. There’s a casual, conversational vibe.
As you leave, you realize you’ve gathered tons of resources! And you’ve got a phone full of contacts to reach out to if you have questions or need support with implementation.
This is the Poster Fair attendee experience. And it’s amazing and fun and energizing.
What kind of content is displayed?
The Poster Fair is scheduled in one-and-a-half-hour time blocks based on certain themes – like STEAM, Library, etc. Every year, educators display and demonstrate activities, strategies, special projects, tools, and more.
If you’re passionate about talking to other educators, eager to find things to try in your own school setting, looking to gather up resources, swap ideas, and make contacts, the Poster Fair might be perfect for you!
And if you’re on the fence about presentingsubmitting to present, the Poster Fair is a great way for first-time presenters to “get their feet wet” in a more casual and interactive setting.
The Benefits of the Poster Fair
Personalized: Displays range from introductory level to advanced and are adaptable as you discuss your needs, goals, questions, and challenges with presenters.
Packed with Information: In a short time frame, it’s possible to gather many strategies, resources, ideas, and contacts as you move through the Poster Fair.
Community-based: You have the opportunity to meet a lot of people, increasing your professional learning network quickly. Presenters are so eager to support you, even after the convention!
Information for Poster Fair Presenters
What’s Provided to You
Each Poster Fair display is provided with:
- 1 six-foot table
- 24-inch monitor with HDMI cable
- 1 barstool
- 1 large floor standing bulletin board
Please bring digital peripherals and your own devices to connect to the 24-inch display.
What to Bring for Display
The opportunity for creativity with your display is endless, and you are encouraged to bring materials to place on your table and bulletin board! Feel free to bring posters, cutouts, QR codes, examples of student work, manipulatives, and more! Handouts, business cards, candy, and swag are some of the many additional items poster presenters enjoy providing at their tables.
The Benefits of the Poster Fair
Information for Poster Fair Presenters
What’s Provided to You
Each Poster Fair display is provided with:
- 1 six-foot table
- 24-inch monitor with HDMI cable
- 1 barstool
- 1 large floor standing bulletin board
Please bring digital peripherals and your own devices to connect to the 24-inch display.
What to Bring for Display
The opportunity for creativity with your display is endless, and you are encouraged to bring materials to place on your table and bulletin board! Feel free to bring posters, cutouts, QR codes, examples of student work, manipulatives, and more! Handouts, business cards, candy, and swag are some of the many additional items poster presenters enjoy providing at their tables.
