The proposals portal is now CLOSED for WATLF 2025. The WATLF Committee are pleased to offer regional grants of $500.

TLF Presentations

Western Australia Teaching and Learning Conference Presentation Submission Details

TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS

Showcase presentation

(20 min + 5 min questions)

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. Please review this document prior to submitting your proposal.

Interactive workshop

(90 min)

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. Please review this document prior to submitting your proposal.

Immersive teaching bites

(5-10 min activity for each 'visitor')

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. Please review this document prior to submitting your proposal.

Nuts and bolts

(3 min pitch + group discussion)

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. Please review this document prior to submitting your proposal.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

When to submit

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2025.

Where to submit

Submit your proposal by the due date by clicking on the appropriate submission type

See TLF 2025 page for due dates and updates.

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 provided via the presentation link
Note that all presenters must register for and attend the Forum, additional authors may be on the submission document. Please indicate presenting / attending authors.

Additional Information Documents

Submission links-now CLOSED

Showcase Presentation

Interactive Workshop
Immersive Teaching Bites
Nuts and Bolts

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