NEFDC invites proposals for concurrent workshops, teaching tips, and poster sessions for our Spring Conference on May 21, 2010. The conference theme is “Teaching for Learning”. The Program Committee seeks proposals that reflect the best in the research and practice of college teaching for learning for faculty and higher education professionals in New England.
Submissions may address all areas of teaching and learning, but we hope to inspire a number of conference theme-related proposals. Here are a few general suggestions related to the conference theme:
- Engaging students in and beyond the classroom
- Designing authentic assignments and assessments for learning
- Promoting life-long learning
- Creating learning communities
- Developing future faculty
Proposals will be considered for teaching tips (25 minutes), interactive sessions (55 minutes), workshops (90 minutes) or poster presentations. Interactive sessions and workshops should encourage participant involvement through, for example, case studies, discussion groups, role playing, etc. Teaching Tips are designed as topical presentations. Posters will be displayed all day and allow presenters to highlight a particular program or initiative.
Proposal Guidelines
Presenter Information:
Please submit the below information for all presenters.
- Name of Lead/Organizing Presenter
- Full Position/Title
- Institutional Affiliation
- Mailing Address
- City/State/Province
- Country (if not US)
- Phone Number
- Fax
- E-mail address
Type of session proposed:
- Concurrent Workshop (90 minutes)
- Interactive Session (55 minutes)
- Teaching Tips (25 minutes)
- Poster Presentation
Title of Session: (10 words maximum)
Abstract of Session:(100 words maximum)
The title and abstract are the only information that will be printed in the conference program. Since the title and abstract are the “marketing piece” that will attract participants to your session, please be as concrete and descriptive as possible about what will take place during the session.
Session Description: (500 words maximum)
The session description will enable the reviewers of your proposal to evaluate it, but it will not be viewed by conference attendees. Here are the things to address in the session description:
- A rationale or need for the proposed session
- Expected outcomes for session participants
- Describe your target audience (faculty, administrators, faculty developers, beginners, experts, etc.)
- For concurrent workshops and teaching tips only, outline the session activities and plan for interaction. In keeping with the conference theme, please model exemplary participant engagement.
- For poster presentations only, describe the manner in which you plan to present your work.
- Describe, as specifically as possible, the results of your work.
- If applicable, tie your proposal in with the overall conference theme of Engaged Learning: Fostering Student Success.
- Describe how you plan to use the technology that you have requested.
Audio/ Visual Request: (for concurrent workshops and teaching tips only)
Please note that audiovisual equipment rental is expensive; please moderate your requests and bring your own computer if possible.
- Overhead (Transparency) Projector
- Screen
- Flip Chart and Easel
- Digital (LCD) Projector
- Audio Tape Player
- VHS Tape Player and Monitor
- DVD Playback Equipment
- Mac Computer
- PC Computer
- Other (please specify below)
Proposals are due by February 15, 2010. Presenters will be notified of acceptance by March 1, 2010 and must register by March 15, 2010 to confirm their attendance.
Questions? Please contact Michelle Barthelemy at 413.775.1481 or barthelemym@gcc.mass.edu.
