Track Policies

Brief Papers (30 minutes)

A brief paper presentation is designed to introduce educational innovations or research findings that relate to the conference theme. The format is typically a 20-minute formal podium presentation given with slides followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer period. Brief paper proposals are limited to a 200-250 word abstract that outlines (a) the purpose, (b) methodology used, (c) result found, and (d) conclusion drawn from the project.

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Workshop (2 hours)

Workshops are semi-structured learning sessions designed to provide specific skills and to facilitate lively interaction and collective learning.  No more than 90 minutes of the workshop should be devoted to the presentation of prepared material, leaving at least 30 minutes for questions and answers or other discussion. Workshop proposals are limited to a 200-250 word abstract that outlines (a) why the topic is important and timely, (b) the workshop’s 2 major objectives, (c) strategies to achieve the objectives, and (d) methods to encourage active participation.

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Panel Discussion (60 minutes)

A panel discussion provides diverse perspectives on topics related to the conference theme.  The panel should consist of no more than three presenters including the presenter/moderator.  Panel proposals are limited to a 200-250 word abstract that outlines (a) why the topic is important and timely,  (b) the panel’s 2 major objectives, and (c) the names of the moderator and each panelist including his/her area of expertise.

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Poster

Posters enable researchers and noncommercial developers to demonstrate and discuss curricular innovations or research findings pertaining to the theme of the conference. The informal atmosphere of a poster session lends itself well to networking. Poster proposals are limited to a 200-250 word abstract that summarizes the poster theme and details (a) the problem, (b) what was done, and c) why the work is important. All posters accepted for presentation must fit within a 5’x 4’ poster board.

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