Spark Presentation for VMS Class

From SPARK

Contents 1 Unpublished 1.1 Cross-references 1.2 5-10 minutes for Introduction 1.3 15-20 minutes for Big Picture 1.4 4 minutes to Show the Basics (Do not explain each.) 1.4.1 Manuals 1.4.2 Instructions for a limited search 1.5 40 minutes to give Example(s) of a Search 1.5.1 Input Key Factors 1.6 3 minutes for End 1.7 20 minutes for Questions (and feedback) 1.8 Internal notes:

Unpublished

Presentation of Spark for VMS Class

13 March 2006
1 hr. 30 min.

5-10 minutes for Introduction

15-20 minutes for Big Picture

Audience: Field linguists and national translators and national pastors V2025 – Have the “Spark Vision” page on the screen.

What has been the main thing you've learned so far in the class?

Yes, Spark helps with Urgency, Partnering, and it's Creative. But the big difference Spark can make is in the area of CAPACITY BUILDING (It gives helpful tips and affordable tools so users can develop effective media programs and will have more control over their local situation.)

As appropriate and affordable media is used, a community's local media program is SUSTAINABLE.

• Affordable
• Open Source and free downloads
• Creative Commons

Appropriate

• Guidelines
• Case Histories

4 minutes to Show the Basics (Do not explain each.)

You see some star products and star case histories. (We want at least 1 c.s. per product.)

Manuals

Instructions for a limited search

• Across the top (briefly point out buttons for Search, Products,Documents, Media Types.)
• Across the bottom: “Contact Us” and “Login” for people sharing their experiences
• Bottom of each page: Comments (You don't need login to comment)

40 minutes to give Example(s) of a Search

Input Key Factors

• Context
• Related Guidelines
• Product
• Reference

3 minutes for End

For Spark to fly, we need people reading and sharing their information.

20 minutes for Questions (and feedback)

Internal notes:

Oct. 12, 2006 class presentation