Learn techniques for using the time before a session to warm up the participants in any workshop, class, or public event. A warm up can start your audience thinking about the topic, help you determine what they want from your session, and develop a personal connection which can turn a good session into a great one. Discover ways to use the time prior to the official start to warm up your attendees, and hear why anyone can do an effective warm up. Also hear about numerous free online tools that can help identify who is in your audience, what they expect, and what questions they are bringing.

Victor Baeza from Oklahoma State University reprises this presentation from ALA's LibLearnX. Victor's tips and tricks are applicable to all library settings in which a public event is being hosted and can be applied to audiences of all ages.

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