Information Session Summary

Time Allocation: 45 minutes total

35-minute presentation
10 minutes for Q&A and discussion

Number of Presenters: Maximum of 2

Presenter discount:

$150 discount/each for up to 2 presenters

Must register by June 6, 2012

NOTE: Fee estimated at $465

Required: 3-5 page proceedings paper by May 4, 2012

Proposal Deadline: January 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm (CST)

ABOUT INFORMATION SESSIONS

Concurrent information sessions offer experienced educators and trainers the opportunity to present a distance education or training topic and discuss its relevance and applicability with colleagues. Presenters should plan for 35 minutes of quality presentation plus 10 minutes for discussion and questions. Information sessions will be held on Thursday, August 9 and Friday, August 10.

Suggested level of experience

Presenters of this format should have several years of work experience in the field and have given several related presentations.

Suggested session tracks

Design/Development Strategies & Tools
Online/Blended Instruction: K-12 to Higher Education
eLearning: Corporate, Non-profit, & Military
Instructor Preparation & Support
Learner Preparation & Support
Evidence-Based Practice & Research
Program Administration & Management
Current Issues & Solutions

Information to submit for online submission process

Information session track
Proposal title (10-word maximum)
Primary contact and presenter(s)
Presenter(s) biographical information and presentation experience
Audience
Session summary, objectives, and content description

Room set-up and equipment provided

Information Sessions are set up theater-style for approximately 75-100 people. Presenters are required to provide their own computers.

The conference will provide a standard set-up for all information sessions including projector, screen, microphones and audio system, Internet connection, podium, white board & markers, and presenter's table.

Acceptance requirements

If your proposal is selected for presentation and you accept, you (and any co-presenter, if applicable) are committing to register for and attend the conference. Presenters must register by June 6, 2012. Accepted Information Session presenters each receive a registration discount of $150 for up to two presenters.
Accepted Information Session presenters arerequiredto submit a3-5 page proceedings paperby May 4, 2012. All accepted papers will be published in the 2012 Conference Proceedings & Resources and added to the Resource Library on the conference website.

Accepted Information Session presenters must submit participant resources (handouts, slides, etc.) electronically by July 16, 2012 to be included in the Resource Library on the conference website.