Presentation Types

The presentation types that are listed on this page are typical. We know how innovative you can be, so don't hesitate to propose a presentation type that is not listed. You'll have a chance to indicate the presentation type you prefer on the online proposal form.

• Formal Presentation
  A formal presentation typically involves a 15-20 minute lecture-demonstration. You may present a work-in-progress, an overview of ongoing research, an account of a particular resource or innovation you have incorporated into your teaching, or other work suitable for a conference-style paper. 

• Poster Session
  A poster session provides each presenter with a physical space to showcase a project they are involved in. Works-in-progress or fully developed projects with visual, aural, and/or interactive aspects are well suited to this session format. The presenters should be able to provide a quick overview of the project and answer any questions about it. These sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes.

• Panel Discussion
  A panel discussion brings together colleagues who present brief remarks on a common topic, then open the floor to an informal discussion they help to moderate. Examples include blogging in the classroom, discussion forums vs. chat vs. IM, grading multimedia/non-print assignments, etc. Panel discussions typically run 30-50 minutes, depending on the topic and the number of panelists.