DEMONSTRATION – 45 minutes
A demonstration shows a technique for teaching or testing, the description of a project or program rather than describing or discussing a topic.
Normally the presenter’s statement of the theory underlying the technique takes no more than five minutes. The rest of the time is used for showing, rather than telling. The summary should include a brief statement of the presenter’s central purpose and a description of what will be demonstrated (e.g. role playing) and how it will be done (e.g. some of the audience participating as students or an unrehearsed lesson with actual students).
RESEARCH PAPER – 45 minutes
A research paper summary reports original research. It includes the research issue, the underlying theoretical framework, a description of the methodological tradition in which the study was conducted and research hypotheses or questions. It describes participants and research context and reports data collection and analysis procedures. Results of the study should not be overly interpreted or generalized, causal inferences should be cautiously made and results obtained in the study should be linked to the original hypotheses. If necessary, implications and any limitations of the study should be included.
ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION – 45 minutes
A roundtable discussion presents an opportunity for an informal, in-depth discussion between presenters and attendees on a specific topic. It is particularly well suited for works-in-progress and is not meant to be a formal paper presentation. A roundtable discussion will be held with several sessions taking place at the same time at different tables (rooms). Each table will be organized around a certain topic. Two to four presenters will collaborate on submitting a summary for a single roundtable discussion. Each roundtable presenter will spend no longer than 8 minutes speaking on his/her topic. The purpose is not to present on a finished project but rather to address a topic in such a way as to engender whole-group discussion.
Presenters will deliver their talks in turn, after which they will engage in extended discussion with the other attendees at the table. The advantage of roundtable sessions is that they allow for stimulating conversations and networking opportunities among participants on shared research interests. There will be no roundtable session chairs. Presenters at a table will be responsible for facilitating the session together.
WORKSHOP – 45 minutes
In a workshop, one or more leaders work with a group, helping them either to solve a problem or to develop specific teaching or research techniques. There is very little lecturing by the leader (s), the emphasis is, rather, on the participant’s activity which is carefully structured by the leader(s).
The summary should include a statement of the workshop’s goal, a summary of the theoretical framework, and a precise description of the tasks to be performed during the workshop.
TURBO TALK – 20 minutes
A turbo talk is a short dynamic learning space. These sessions are mostly practice-oriented or centered around current debates, offering presenters the opportunity to share effective practices or engage in current discussions in a fast-paced engaging format. The aim of Turbo Talk presentations is to inspire and inform participants, fostering collaboration and exploration of cutting-edge trends in teaching and learning.
The summary should include a statement of the session’s goal and a brief description of the tasks to be performed. The session will be allotted 20 minutes.
