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Western Australia Teaching and Learning Conference Presentation Submission Details
TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS
TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS
Showcase presentation
(20 min + 5 min questions)Showcase presentation
This is the type of presentation closest in style to conventional conference presentations. The presenter typically provides a more didactic overview with question time at the end. This type suits a presentation with a succinct teaching and learning research question that has been conceptualised (with or without a data collection aspect) to the point of having findings and discussion points ready for dissemination. The key consideration is sharing learning and teaching practice in a scholarly fashion.
Successful presentations have three to six key points to share with the audience to enable them to consider how it might influence the learning experience of their students or teaching practice overall.
Interactive workshop
(90 min)Interactive workshop
The interactive workshop constitutes a contribution towards continuing professional learning in higher education teaching and learning for participants. This could include introducing participants to a new concept or practice that invites active involvement to work through, which participants could apply in their own teaching practice. As an interactive workshop, presenters facilitate active engagement and interaction by participants. The emphasis is on participants doing, experiencing, questioning, discussing, debating, and experimenting through an extended session.
Successful workshops focus on activities, as opposed to round-table discussion or extended presentations of the facilitators’ teaching and research interests. A workshop is 90 minutes to enable this.
Immersive teaching bites
(5-10 min activity for each 'visitor')Immersive teaching bites
This session type involves an immersive micro activity for participants. This is an activity that your learners undertake (‘learners’ are defined relevant to particular context). Participants play with, see, do, or experience your Teaching Bite in an open ‘expo’ style of event. As such, they wander around the room, choosing things to try out. It might be an innovative learning object, micro activity or demonstration, interactive digital poster (e.g. QR codes), something in your online environment, or a 'meet my discipline' showcase. All Bites will be spread around a large room for participants to mingle and choose. Presenters must be present to organise, explain, discuss, or facilitate as relevant.
Successful immersive bites have a clear engagement element or hands on activity.
Nuts and bolts
(3 min pitch + group discussion)Nuts and bolts
This type suits conceptual projects or ideas or those where clear findings or a firm teaching idea are not yet evident and feedback is sought. First the presenter gives a 3-minute outline of the concept. Then the audience discusses with presenters in small groups: exploring concepts, sharing ideas, and giving feedback. This can assist in devising research questions, or being clearer about approaches to teaching, and overcoming sticking points. Nuts and Bolts is about the infancy of the project or concept, although early career teachers may benefit. Anyone seeking a sounding board can benefit from the expertise of a diverse audience of colleagues.
Successful Nuts and Bolts presentations have a focused question or two for discussion.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
When to submit
When to submit
By 30th November 2023
By 30th November 2023
Where to submit
Where to submit
Submit your proposal by the due date to: proposals@wateachingandlearningforum.org
See TLF 2024 page for due dates and updates.
What else to know
What else to know
Review the information about each type: as above, in the information document, and/or submission template to determine the best presentation type for you
Submit your proposal using the relevant template below as a Microsoft Word Document
Save all submission documents as
SurnameFirstInitial_PresentationType_InstitutionInitial_WATLF2024
* Surname and first name initial of lead if more than one presenter
e.g. JohnstonS_ImmersiveTeachingBite_MU_WATLF2024
Note that all presenters must register for and attend the Forum, additional authors may be on the submission document. Indicate presenting / attending authors.
Additional Information Documents
Additional Information Documents
Due to their unique nature, additional information are provided for these two types:
Submission templates
Submission templates
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