Requirements & Expectations
SENIA Unplugged 2026 Masterclass Facilitator
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Masterclass Facilitator. This role is designed for people who can guide live discussion, help participants connect ideas, and support practical application across real school contexts.
Guide conversation, not present new content.
Estimated total time: 4–5 hours.
Two live discussion sessions connected to a conference strand.
What Is a Masterclass?
A live, discussion-based session connected to a conference strand
Participants watch selected recorded presentations in advance, then join a live session to reflect, discuss, and apply ideas in relation to their own school or professional context.
Participants will
- ✓Watch selected recorded presentations in advance
- ✓Join a live session to reflect, discuss, and apply ideas
- ✓Connect conference content to their own school context
Facilitators will
- ✓Guide conversation rather than present content
- ✓Help participants connect ideas across sessions
- ✓Support reflection based on real school contexts
Time Commitment
Estimated total commitment: 4–5 hours
Preparation
- ✓Mandatory facilitator info session: 1 hour
- ✓Preparation and review: 1–2 hours
- ✓Session planning: 30–45 minutes
Live Facilitation
- ✓Live facilitation: approximately 90–120 minutes total
- ✓Communication and coordination: approximately 30 minutes
Required Preparation
Facilitator info session
All selected facilitators are required to attend a 1-hour virtual preparation session with SENIA coordinators prior to the conference. This session is designed to ensure you feel confident and fully prepared to lead your Masterclass.
The session will cover
- ✓Masterclass structure and expectations
- ✓Best practices for facilitating discussion-based sessions
- ✓Logistics, communication, and attendance tracking
- ✓Time for questions and clarification
Key Responsibilities
What facilitators are responsible for
Review the conference format
Understand the virtual conference structure and review facilitator expectations.
Estimated time: 30 minutesReview your assigned strand
Explore session titles and descriptions. Select three presentations for Day 1 and three presentations for Day 2, then identify key themes to guide discussion.
Estimated time: 1–2 hoursCommunicate with participants
Introduce yourself by email and share meeting times, session links, assigned videos for each day, and participation expectations.
Estimated time: 20 minutesSchedule your sessions
Host two live sessions on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22. Each session should be 45–60 minutes. Recommended timing is between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM in your local time.
Estimated time: 15 minutesPrepare discussion questions
Create 3–5 discussion questions per session. Questions should connect ideas to real school settings, reflect regional context, and encourage practical application.
Estimated time: 30–45 minutesFacilitate live sessions
Open the session, welcome participants, introduce the strand, highlight selected sessions, guide discussion, summarize key insights, and encourage continued engagement.
Two sessions: 45–60 minutes eachTrack attendance
Record attendance for both sessions and submit it afterward. Optional: capture a group photo for community sharing.
Estimated time: 10 minutesWhat makes a strong facilitator
- ✓Conversational: encourages dialogue, not lectures
- ✓Practical: focuses on real-world application
- ✓Context-aware: grounds discussion in regional realities
- ✓Inclusive: invites diverse perspectives
- ✓Flexible: adapts based on group needs
Before you opt in
- ✓You can attend and facilitate both live sessions on November 21 and 22
- ✓You can prepare in advance by reviewing session content
- ✓You can communicate with participants ahead of time
- ✓You are comfortable leading a discussion-based session rather than a presentation
Final note
Masterclass Facilitators play a key role in transforming conference content into meaningful learning experiences. Your leadership helps create space for connection, reflection, and practical application across our global community.
If you feel aligned with this role, we encourage you to opt in during your application. We are grateful for your interest and support in making SENIA Unplugged 2026 a meaningful experience for all participants.
How to Indicate Interest
Select the Masterclass Facilitator interest option on the proposal form
When completing your workshop proposal, look for the section labeled Masterclass Facilitator Interest (Optional). To be considered, select: Yes, I am interested in facilitating a Masterclass.