Activity format descriptions
The event will be in-person with certain streamed sessions (all presentations to be recorded).
Five activity formats will be available at the forum:
- Lightning talk
- Presentation of research findings or education initiatives
- Poster presentation
- Roundtable (panel discussion)
- Workshop
Check out their descriptions below!
Lightning talk
Lightning talks are thought-provoking, practical and spark conversations. They summarize and highlight the impact of one of the following:
- Education strategies
- Best practices in teaching and learning
- Education initiatives
- Research projects related to education. The project can be at any stage of completion
Format of each lightning talk
- 3-minute presentation
- 1 slide e.g., PowerPoint
*NOTE: you will be required to indicate the impact of the strategy, initiative, practice, or research you present.
Format of lightning talk sessions
- The Forum program committee will group individual lightning talks into sessions
- There will be a 45-minute moderated discussion period with all presenters following the lightning talk presentations
Presentation of research findings or education initiatives
These presentations share:
- Up-to-date research
- Expertise
- Practical experience
- Stories of success and best practices
Format of each presentation
- 15-or 20-minute talk
- Slide shows (eg., PowerPoint) may be used
Format for sessions featuring presentations of research findings or education initiatives:
- The Forum program committee will group individual presentations into sessions of 2 to 4 presentations
- Presentations are followed by a moderated discussion (moderator provided by the program committee)
Poster presentation
For this activity, the presenter prepares a poster in advance. At the Forum, the presenter informally communicates the poster’s information through discussions with Forum attendees.
Posters can indicate:
- Current research
- Innovative practices or strategies
- Preliminary results or final outcomes
Format for posters
Posters typically include pictures, data, graphs, diagrams, and narrative text on large paper backing. Size of post boards provided: 4ft x 6ft
Format for poster presentation sessions
Posters will be presented at scheduled sessions during the Forum.
Roundtable (panel discussions)
Roundtables involve 2-4 speakers who share their:
- Up-to-date research
- Expertise
- Practical experience
- Stories of success and best practices
Format
Panels are 75 minutes total, consisting of:
- 45 minutes of presentations and discussion by panelists
- 30 minutes of discussion with audience
Workshop
Workshops involve facilitators presenting and trying out educational materials, processes, and/or best practices. They are interactive.
Format
- 75 minutes
- Facilitators present materials and/or processes
- Facilitators must also lead an interactive activity involving audience participation