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Presenting at Professional Conferences

Presenting at Professional Conferences. Preparing successful proposals and presentations. Atsusi “2c” Hirumi, Ph.D. AECT-UCF Research Seminar November 6, 2005 Presentation Notes. Introduction. Graduate students and professionals are expected to contribute to knowledge-base.

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Presenting at Professional Conferences

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  1. Presenting at Professional Conferences Preparing successful proposals and presentations Atsusi “2c” Hirumi, Ph.D. AECT-UCF Research Seminar November 6, 2005 Presentation Notes

  2. Introduction • Graduate students and professionals are expected to contribute to knowledge-base. • Primary means: Journal articles and conference presentations. • Key distinction between “top” graduate students and all others.

  3. General Process Research • Determine topic and team (if desired) • READ - Identify research problem • Conduct literature search - READ • Define research question(s) • Determine research design & methods • Complete Human Subjects form (if necessary) • Implement design • WRITE

  4. General Process Conference Proposal & Presentation • Identify conference and proposal deadline • Determine format & prepare proposal • Review and revise proposal • Submit proposal • Prepare paper and/or handouts • Practice • Present

  5. Professional Organizations • See Resources/Professional Organization at http://insttech.education.ucf.edu • Others • ICEM • FlDLA • IITSEC (Dec.) • ALN (Nov.)

  6. Professional Organizations(details on divisions and affiliates at www.aect.org) AECT Divisions • Design and Development • Distance Learning • International • Management • School Media & Technology • Multimedia Production • Research & Theory • Systemic Change • Teacher Education • Training and Performance AECT Affiliates • Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada (AMTEC) • International Visual Literacy Association • Korean Society for Educational Technology • Minorities in Media • New England Education Media Association • Society of International Chinese Educational Technology.

  7. Presentation Types Typically grouped by topic… • Keynote and other “special” sessions • Workshops • Concurrent Sessions • Symposiums/Panels • Poster Sessions • Round Tables Some distinguish… • Research/Data-driven/Empirical • Conceptual • Development • In progress

  8. Proposal Writing • Presenter and Equipment information • Purpose • Format • Rationale • References See examples 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

  9. Proposal Evaluation Criteria • Clarity of proposal • Relevance, timeliness, general interest • Suitability for division • Quality of content, organization & format • Length and session type • Match with overall convention theme • Experience of presenter*

  10. Presentation Tips • Do apply 6 x 6 rule • Do meet “eyes” • Do practice & support others • Do NOT use full sentences and/or read • Do NOT show “white screen” • Do NOT publicly criticize

  11. Presentation Criteria • Clear voice, flair for communicating with the audience • Appropriate rate of speech • Eye contact, no nervous habits, appropriately dressed and excellent posture. • Involves audience with time to think and respond. • Well organized (beginning, middle and end), strong organizing theme, clear main ideas and transitions. • Information complete and accurate (expertise evident) • Visual aids well done. • Attractive, well organized handout(s). • Appropriate length.

  12. Small Group &Presentation Topics • Testing Prensky’s Propositions • Integrating ISD with game development process • Games - Levels of application & alternative approaches: Implication for design • Review and application of Game Engines • Game Course Development • Others?

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