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.eduhttp://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 512345

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? Others