Session Information
The 2010 UNC TLT Conference will be hosted entirely in Second Life. All sessions will be 50 minutes. All Presenters are required to attend a Second Life Presenter Orientation Session.
Conference Session Types
Presentation: Presentation made "live" in Second Life. Materials are presented to an audience with some time for questions and interaction at some point during the session. (Presenters will be provided with guidance on Second Life and Second Life presentation methods prior to the conference.)
Panel Discussion: Presentation made "live" by a panel of presenters with with some time for questions and interaction at some point during the session. (Presenters will be provided with guidance on Second Life and Second Life presentation methods prior to the conference.)
Roundtable Discussion: Presentation made "live" by a panel of presenters where discussion and input from participants is encouraged. (Presenters will be provided with guidance on Second Life and Second Life presentation methods prior to the conference.)
Poster Session: Presentation that is prepared in advance to be posted in the TLT Conference Hub for the duration of the conference. Participants can access these materials at any time during the conference.
Conference Tracks
When submitting your proposal online, you will be required to select one of the Conference Tracks. These tracks help participants find sessions of interest to them.
The Research Track explores tools and methods of TLT assessment and evaluation and the contributions of research to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
The Libraries Track addresses topics of interest to librarians, including legal and open access issues, library/faculty collaboration, and the unique teaching needs of library instructors.
The Distance Education Track examines current issues and policies pertinent to online and distance instruction, instructional systems design, support of faculty and students, and student recruitment and retention.
The Pedagogy Track addresses exemplary and effective practices in delivering courses and programs, instructional design, development of learning materials and resources in technology-rich teaching and learning.
The Tools Track investigates developments in software and/or hardware pertaining to TLT, multimedia, emerging technologies, and specific tools and applications such as handhelds and learning management systems.
The K-20 Collaboration Track highlights partnerships and collaborations between UNC and other communities, such as K-12 institutions, the NC Community College System, and private universities.
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