This I Believe Webinars
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The shortest distance between two people is a story," notes
Dan Gediman, the Executive Producer of public radio's popular broadcast
This I Believe. Gediman recently led a popular seminar with more than 300 people in attendance at the 10th National Pioneer Network Meeting at the Crossroads Conference in Indianapolis this past month.
This I Believe is an international project engaging people in writing, sharing, and discussing the core personal beliefs that guide their daily lives. These short statements of belief, written by people from all walks of life, have been featured in weekly broadcasts on public radio since 2005, and are based on the popular 1950s radio series of the same name hosted by Edward R. Murrow.
Because of the enthusiastic response to the conference seminar, Pioneer Network and Dan Gediman are teaming up offer the program once again as one of Pioneer Network's featured webinars.
Your Choice of Available Dates:
Tuesday, September 28, 1 – 2:30 p.m. (EDT)
orWednesday, October 6, 1 – 2:30 p.m. (EDT)
There is no charge for this webinar, but SPACE IS LIMITED to the first 100 registrants per session. One site can register as a single participant and then share the webinar via streaming video or PowerPoint LCD to as many viewers as they choose.
Of all of life's big questions, "What do you believe?" is one of the most important. Many of our elders may wish to share their beliefs with their children and grandchildren but they may find it difficult to actually put them into words. This webinar will help you guide the process to make it a truly meaningful experience for all.
If you believe in giving elders a voice, than you must register for one
of the FREE 'This I Believe' webinars today! The possibilities are truly
exciting!
- An elder's essay can be read aloud and recorded to
give to her or his children and grandchildren and others such as the
community's staff
- The essay can be posted outside a resident's room,
with her or his permission and the eldercare community can publish a
book of residents' essays
- Essays can be submitted to your local
newspaper, a newsletter or published on your website
- You can host an
"authors" coffee hour or other event where essays are read aloud. Invite
family and friends!
- It can be a wonderful tool for staff to get to
know the residents and vice versa
- A resident's essay may be selected
to be read during one of the radio broadcasts
- Positive local press
coverage for providers and your coalition can easily result from this
effort.
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At this webinar, Dan Gediman will teach those who work with elders how to guide them in the process of writing and sharing their personal philosophies in a 500-word essay. You will learn how to use
This I Believe books, CDs, and curricular materials to facilitate a multi-week essay-writing workshop in your community. The webinar provides proven tips and tools for anyone interested in helping others tell the story of their beliefs and to leave a written legacy for generations to come.
Read a Sample This I Believe Essay about Aging Gracefully Hear Mr. Gediman Explain This I Believe in His Own Words
This I Believe webinars are made possible with generous support from Kellogg's Corn Flakes®.
Co-sponsored by Pioneer Network and the
Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes Campaign.