ICED Conference
June 12-15, 2008
Salt Lake City, Utah
Towards a Global Scholarship of Educational Development
The theme of the ICED 2008 Conference is “Towards a Global Scholarship of Educational Development.” The scholarship of educational development refers to the excellent practice of educational/academic development (which is also called instructional development and faculty/organizational development), particularly as related to teaching and learning in higher education. This practice is informed by the research literature in the field; it invites peer review; and it is made public through discussion, presentation and/or publication. The ICED 2008 Conference offers the opportunity to engage in and contribute to this important area of new scholarship.
What to Expect at the ICED Conference
(Including guidelines for presentations to the international audience at the ICED 2008 Conference)
One of the premier international conferences of higher educational development, the ICED 2008 Conference holds high standards for the presentations offered. Presentations will communicate educational development ideas and practices that will appeal to a broad audience and a variety of colleges and universities and international contexts. At an ICED conference, PRESENTERS DO NOT READ A PAPER. Instead, they are facilitators. The presenter’s role is to facilitate an interesting and engaging discussion about the scholarship of educational development.
Presentations are expected to incorporate active learning, that is, to actively engage the participants throughout each session. Presenters/facilitators actively involve attendees throughout the presentations—and not solely at the end for questions and answers. This engagement can be accomplished in several ways: small-group work, thought-provoking questions, demonstrations, etc.
English is the presentation language of the ICED2008 conference. Presenters/facilitators are encouraged to remember that participants come from many parts of the world; English may not be the first language of many of those who attend. Whenever possible, presenters/facilitators avoid using written or spoken statements that have meaning in local conversation (i.e., slang, colloquialisms, jargon) but may be confusing to people from other parts of the world.
[General Guidelines for presenters click here]
Structure of Presentations
There are five formats for conference sessions: plenary sessions, pre-conference workshops, concurrent sessions, roundtable discussions, poster sessions, and a resource fair.
Pre-conference workshops
(3 hours with a 20-minute break on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning [June 11-12]) Coordinator: James Groccia (groccje@auburn.edu)
Pre-conference workshops emphasize learning-by-doing. Participants explore topics in some depth through reflection, hands-on activities, and discussion with a very limited amount of formal presentation.
There will be two types of pre-conference workshops:
- Conventional workshops that explore practices related to educational development in interactive ways as described above with the idea that participants will find ideas to enhance their own practice as educational developers.
- Demonstration workshops are conducted and modeled with the idea that participants may take all the materials from the workshop and conduct the same workshop on their own campuses. The presenters will include suggestions for the participants about ways to most effectively facilitate the workshop for others.
Concurrent Sessions
(45-, 60-, or 75-minute sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday [June 12-14]) Coordinator: Virginia S. Lee (vslee@virginiaslee.com) (Also lynn_sorenson@byu.edu)
These sessions combine brief presentations or panel discussions with methods that engage all participants. Presenters are encouraged to use a variety of strategies such as demonstration, discussion, group and individual work, and role-playing to promote learning and to help conference participants apply what they learn to their own colleges and universities. Note that the shorter sessions (45- and 60-minutes) will probably not allow for the development of more than one major idea or concept.
Flipcharts and markers will be available for concurrent sessions at the request of presenters. LCD projectors are also available for concurrent sessions. (More information will be provided to presenters later about how to submit data files for LCD projection in concurrent sessions.)
Roundtables
(60-minutes on Saturday, June 14 [11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.]) Coordinator: Trav D. Johnson
(trav_johnson@byu.edu)
A roundtable discussion involves 5-10 conference attendees sitting around a table discussing informally a concept, approach, program, issue, or short case/reading. The roundtable facilitator(s) take(s) five-to-ten minutes introducing the topic (e.g., description, relevant questions). They then facilitate an open discussion on the topic. This format is ideal for getting to know participants who may be facing similar situations, for exploring new ideas, and for sharing practices. The facilitator(s) can solicit opinions and request feedback from the roundtable participants, too.
No audio-visual equipment is available for roundtable sessions because they are intended to be discussions.
Resource Fair
All ICED Conference participants, even those doing other conference presentations, are eligible to host a display table at the Resource Fair on Friday, June 13, 5:30-7:00 p.m. This is a great way to feature your institution and share knowledge, expertise, and experience with other participants.
Presenters at the Resource Fair will have a table (one per institution) on which to display materials and distribute resources about their institution, educational development programs, publications, projects, services, etc. While you share materials and practices, you can also gather new ideas from colleagues at other colleges and universities as people stop by your table to look at your materials and discuss common issues.
Be sure to check the “Resource Fair” box on the registration Web page/form (one person per institution) if you want to reserve a Resource Fair display table. Please note that if you reserve a table, you (or someone from your institution) will need to remain at the table during the entire Resource Fair time (Friday, 5:30-7:00 p.m.). (Set-up time is from 4:45-5:30 p.m.)
Click here for more detailed instructions.
Poster Sessions
Poster sessions are a great format for presenting research, programs, or works-in-progress in a more intimate and interactive setting. Presenters have the opportunity to engage in a series of one-on-one discussions with colleagues interested in their topics. Each presenter prepares a visual display of their work, which is attached to a bulletin board (provided for them). These visual displays cue other participants about the topic of the poster through large print and, where appropriate, graphics. Handouts can also be used to provide more details or remind colleagues of their conversation with the presenter. The Poster Sessions takes place on Friday, June 13, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (at the same time and location as the Resource Fair).
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