KAER Conference 2017 Call for Presenters 5
2017 Kentucky Chapter AER
Annual Professional Conference
March 20-23, 2017
Monday 5 PM – Thursday NOON
LOCATION: The Campbell House - Lexington
1375 South Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504 1-859-254-4368
http://www.thecampbellhouse.com/
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Deadline for submission: November 1, 2016
This call for presentations invites you to submit a proposal for our 2017 State Conference. We strongly encourage you to share your insights and expertise by presenting a concurrent workshop or a poster session.
Presentation Format Descriptions:
Concurrent Session Presentations are usually 60-90 minutes in length. These may include lectures or demonstrations, reports of research design or results, hands-on workshops, or effective presentations of other relevant information. This format may include a panel of speakers who provide views on a specific topic. Panel presentations should be limited to four speakers. Concurrent presentations will take place during all days of the conference.
Two new things to consider this year:
Participants will be asked to choose sessions when they register for the conference. This will allow us to put your session in an appropriate size room so everyone will be comfortable. If there is a large number of people who want a session, we may ask you to present your material twice to accommodate them all rather than crowd everyone in. This also gives us the opportunity to offer more of the sessions people really want. If you feel you need to limit the number of people allowed into your session, please give that number so registrants will know to sign up early
The other thing about this conference is the theme. We are asking each presenter to tie their session title to a Beatles song title. Have fun with this! If you are stuck, please feel free to contact Teresa Osborne, Conference Chair, for help and ideas.
Poster Presentations provide an informal forum for information sharing and discussion. Poster presentations are self-explanatory displays of information. Poster presenters personally attend their displays at assigned time periods in order to provide additional information and to discuss the topics with attendees. Conference participants circulate through the poster session and interact with the presenters on a one-on-one basis. Proposals for poster presentations should follow the same format and submission process as concurrent session proposals.
Selection: Conference Sessions and Poster Sessions will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
Ø Does the topic present a practical application and demonstrate effectiveness for the education or rehabilitation of visually impaired individuals?
Ø Is the topic of interest and usefulness to a multitude of conference attendees?
Ø Is the topic important and relevant to the needs of blind or visually impaired individuals or the professionals who serve?
Ø Does the topic provide significant or innovative ideas or research findings that bring fresh insight or approaches?
Ø Does the topic present a new or expanded perspective, practice, program, or innovation?
Ø Does the topic fit into the content strands of the conference and add balance to the overall program?
Ø Has this topic been presented at a recent Conference?
Submitter Responsibilities: Conference Handouts
· In our effort to conduct a “green” conference by employing environmentally responsible practices, we will compile all handouts electronically and provide the full collection of handouts to each conference participant on a flash drive when they arrive at the registration desk. This will make all conference handouts accessible to all conference participants.
· Presenters are required to provide their handouts on a jump drive or as an email attachment no later than February 1, 2017. Files should be submitted as PDF documents, if possible, or in one of the Microsoft Office formats.
Submissions must include an abstract of the presentation and the primary learning objective. These are required for ACVREP approval. You must also include a brief (50 words or less) professional profile. If your session is approved, the abstract, bio and a photo will be printed in the conference program.
Conference Presentation Format: Upon request, presenters will be provided a microphone, projector and/or screen. Conference presentations should include best practices, research citations, instructional techniques, etc.
Poster Presentation Format: Presenters will be provided "table space* and should be prepared to visually display information about projects, programs, instructional techniques, methods, etc; discuss points of interest with conference attendees, and distribute written reports, handouts, and/or other materials. *Depending on number of respondents selected, table space may be limited to ½ of a six-foot table. If additional space is needed, please clarify on submission form.
Notification of Acceptance: You will be notified via phone and email of the status of your submission by November 18, 2016.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the submission process, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.
Teresa Osborne, KAER 2017 Conference Chair
Email:
Phone: 606-733-0982 (cell)
2017 KAER Conference
Concurrent Session or Poster Presentation Submission Form
Lead Presenter with Position Title:
Address:
Telephone and Fax:
Email address:
Co-Presenter with Position Title:
Proposal for (mark one): Concurrent Session ____ Poster Presentation ____
Session Title:
Time Requested for Concurrent Session (mark one): 60 min ____ 90 min ____
Abstract description of Concurrent Session or Poster Presentation – maximum 200 words in length (required by ACVREP and will also be used in conference program).
Primary Learning Objective of Concurrent Session or Poster Presentation, (required by ACVREP):
“Participants will……………………..”
What format do you intend for this session to be?
____ Poster Session – interactive
____ Lecture
____ Interactive (discussions/brainstorming)
____ Workshop (hands on). Explain how participants will be involved:
Is there any other information needed to make your session more effective, such as outdoor access, limited number of participants, etc…
***We can provide projectors and screens. We CANNOT provide computers, speakers, or other media equipment.
Provide a presenter introduction/bio to be read exactly as written by the moderator of your session and included in the conference program (maximum 50 words).
Select what age group(s) the concurrent session or poster presentation addresses:
____ infant-preschool ____ school-age ____ young adult ____ adult
Are you a vendor? (mark one) ____ yes ____ no
If yes, do you plan to purchase exhibit space at the conference?
Presenter Waiver and Consent
As submitter of this proposal, I understand that upon acceptance of my proposal, all presenters of this concurrent session presentation must register for the conference. I also understand that KAER cannot pay for transportation, lodging, meals, or other costs for concurrent session or poster presenters.
I further understand that KAER cannot provide media equipment other than a projector and screen and I will be responsible for providing any necessary equipment for the accepted presentation. Except in the event of an emergency that prevents me from presenting, I agree to notify the Conference Planning Committee by March 1, 2017, if I must cancel my presentation. I also agree to provide an electronic copy of my handouts no later than February 1, 2017.
Signature of Lead Presenter: (May be submitted electronically with typed signature.)
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Please return this form by November 1, 2016 via email or fax to:
Teresa Osborne, 2017 KAER Conference Chair
Email:
Mail: 1134 Hwy. 932, Eolia, KY 40826
Cell Phone: 606-733-0982
All submissions will be acknowledged via phone and/or email. All applicants will be informed by November 18, 2016 of review and decisions made by committee.