Timeline for Instructor Success

6 months prior to event:

• Submit course proposal for consideration.
• Work with course coordinator to refine proposal as needed, based on feedback from SPIE technical staff.

4 months prior to event:

• Receive formal invitation and Instructor Agreement from SPIE.
• Confirm course schedule with Course Coordinator.
• Report non-standard AV equipment requests.

3 months prior to event:

• Check Advance Program (on spie.org) for course description accuracy. (Date, time, description of content, instructor biography, etc.)
• Request any needed audiovisual equipment on Instructor Agreement.

No later than 1 month prior to event:

• Submit course note master to the Course Materials Coordinator. SPIE requires the signed contract in hand prior to issuing honoraria.
• Submit a brief quiz for the course to assess attainment of learning outcomes.

Upon arrival at the event:

• Pick up your badge and event materials in the ontise Registration area. As an instructor, you will be automatically registered for the event.
• Check in at the Course Materials desk to learn the location of your course, receive a list of your pre-registered students, and review a copy of your Course Notes for accuracy.
• Arrive at the course room at least 30 minutes prior to the course start to allow adequate time for setup.
• Present course and allow structured time for students to complete evaluations and quizzes.