The following information is designed to assist you in preparing to present at the conference.

 

 

 

Here are some formatting suggestions for your presentation:

If you are providing handouts, plan to bring 30-50 copies.

 

The following audio/visual equipment will be available in the presentation rooms:

For poster presenters, wireless internet access will be available.

 

A speaker preparation room with the equipment listed above plus a printer and scanner will be available at the following times:

 

         Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

         Thursday, March 22, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

         Friday, March 23, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

The General Information page for presenters contains information about bringing your own computer and requesting additional audio/visual resources.

 

See the Conference Location page for information about additional amenities available in the Hilton business center. An Office Depot store is located approximately one mile north of the Hilton, and a Staples can be found about one mile south of the Hilton.

 

View more information about.

         Formal presentations

         Panel discussions

         Roundtable discussions

         Demonstrations

         Hands-on workshops

         Poster presentations

 

 

 

Formal presentations of a scholarly nature typically consist of 1-3 speakers (with possible additional non-speaking co-authors) and often distribute a paper or other materials about the topic. At least 10 minutes for audience questions should be allocated during or following the presentation.

 

 

 

Panel discussion sessions provide a venue for 2-3 speakers to share their work or perspective on a selected topic, with the majority of the session time used to facilitate discussion with the audience.

 

 

 

Roundtable discussion sessions include a facilitator who is knowledgeable on the topic and encourages active discussion among the participants during the session. The purposes for this session type may include brainstorming, sharing, and problem-solving. The results of the discussion are usually provided in some form as an outcome of the session.

 

 

 

Demonstration sessions showcase innovative technologies, methods, pedagogies, etc. and provide time for audience questions. These sessions typically include appropriate background information and how the innovation is being used.

 

 

 

Hands-on workshop sessions are interactive, and should clarify the specific level of instruction and/or pre-existing skills for the audience as well as how they will participate and what they can expect to take from the session.

 

Sufficient participant materials should be available for the maximum number of participants allowed.

 

Hands-on workshops will take place at the Marriott Courtyard Raleigh North, which is a short 5 minute drive from the Hilton North Raleigh, transportation to and from the Marriott will be available. Workshop presenters will be contacted by e-mail with additional information.

 

 

 

Poster presentations, which are particularly appropriate for work in progress, can be used to gather information, illustrate ideas, or display results. A poster presentation is a combination of graphics, photos, and other visual aids used to communicate your ideas, tips, and techniques; promote an idea; or explain a subject.

Each poster is available for viewing for one entire day (either Wednesday or Thursday), and presenters are asked to be present during a designated 50 minute afternoon time on that day for interaction with conference participants. On their assigned day, posters should be set up before 9:00 a.m. (ideally) and removed by 7:30 p.m.

During the day, poster presenters will display unattended poster materials in an area that all participants pass through to go to and from breaks and lunch so that conference participants may examine them and plan which posters to visit. Then, during the poster presentation in the afternoon, poster presenters are present at their displays. No other sessions are scheduled during the time of the afternoon poster session.

Each poster presentation will be displayed in a designated area which will include a table, approximately 8 feet by 18 inches, and a supporting material such as corkboard for attachment of poster materials behind the table if desired. Electrical connections and wireless Internet access will be available, but no computer is provided. If your poster presentation includes a demonstration component, please plan to bring a computer that you can connect during the afternoon interaction period.

Questions about posters may be directed to Faith Dabney at 252-353-2040 or fdabney@northcarolina.edu.

 

Tips for an effective poster presentation