Formats
The formats of the sessions during ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2013 are designed to ensure a dynamic conference agenda which will challenge your thinking, promote collaboration, provide you with knowledge about (free) tools and resources and allow you to learn from your peers – all in order to take action.
The agenda is made up of the following types of sessions:
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Pre-Conference Seminars
Interactive knowledge sharing
Pre-Conference Seminars are designed to encourage interactive knowledge sharing and provide an in-depth insight into a particular project, set of projects, initiative or development around specific topics relevant to the e-learning community. These seminars address the latest developments in e-learning and have interaction and discussion built into the agenda. They take place on the Wednesday prior to the conference and are either half-day or full-day. Pre-conference seminars require separate registration and provide space for 20-150 participants.
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Pre-Conference Workshops
Learning practical skills
Pre-conference Workshops engage participants in the exploration of practical solutions based on real issues from a variety of specialised fields. Activity and interaction are vital parts of these workshops, so proposals must clearly demonstrate an emphasis on these elements. Pre-conference workshops (which are either half-day or full-day) take place on the Wednesday prior to the conference, require separate registration and provide space for up to 30 participants.
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Pre-Conference Meetings
By invitation only
These are meetings targeted to a specific, invited set of participants, taking place on the Wednesday prior to the conference. They are essentially private and are not necessarily announced on the conference website or in brochures. These types of meetings may include consortium meetings for European projects and can be arranged for groups of 10 to 150 participants.
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OEB LAB Sessions
Learning Practical Skills
These 90 to 120-minute interactive sessions take place in a room equipped with computers and aim to train participants to use specific tools and applications. Facilitators provide all necessary software and supporting materials for participants. Participants will need to specify the wish to attend a LAB session via MyOEB as space is limited for up to 20 participants.
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OEB LEARNSHOPS
One topic: in depth discussions
Learnshops focus on a single topic relevant to the conference themes. Lasting between 60 to 180 minutes, they are led by one or two experts. Participants engage in round-table discussions and report back their findings, conclusions and recommendations to the group. The main purpose of these sessions is to encourage participants to develop and express opinions. Successfully selected proposals must clearly demonstrate how this element of the Learnshop will be handled.
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Learning Cafés
One theme: sharing and creating knowledge together
Learning Café sessions usually last between 60 to 90 minutes. Following a brief introduction to a specific theme, small groups of participants circulate from table to table (15 minutes per table) while a moderator records the main points related to the topic discussed. The moderator shares these points with the next group of participants visiting the table. As the content of the dialogue develops, the final round brings together all participants for a group discussion at the end of the session. Proposals which are successfully selected for a Learning Café must clearly demonstrate how the interactive element of the session will be handled.
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The Salon
Multiple topics, several hosts
The Salon is designed for several smaller groups of participants to explore topics in a more intimate setting, conducive to discussion. The format emulates the literary salons of Berlin’s past, where groups of like-minded individuals came together to confer on their thoughts and concerns. One facilitator introduces the topic of the session and engages participants to exchange knowledge and ideas around this common area of interest, posing relevant questions and discussing potential solutions throughout. Audio equipment, projectors and screens are not provided/used during these sessions. The Salon lasts for 60 minutes and participants will need to specify the wish to attend the Salon via MyOEB.
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Discussions and Debates
Viewpoints and engagement
Discussion and Debate sessions feature a panel of at least four people presenting varying viewpoints, linked to a specific conference theme. The panel in this session should submit one proposal on behalf of all speakers. Each panel member has a short amount of time to present their point of view, after which participants are invited to take part in the discussion. This session, which can be a formal debate or an informal discussion, lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and is designed to actively engage conference participants.
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Research Presentations
In depth talks, grouped to form a conference session
Research presentations provide a platform for in depth information on the themes of the conference. They address particular experiences, activities, approaches, opinions, cases, findings and views on a specific topic. They vary between 15 and 30 minutes in length and form part of a conference session which usually lasts between 60 to 90 minutes.
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Interactive Presentations
Engaging talks, allowing dialogue and discussion
This popular presentation format is dedicated to speaking about particular experiences, activities, approaches, opinions, cases, findings and views on a specific topic (related to the themes of the conference) in order to inform and engage participants. All interactive presentations should promote dialogue and discussion, as time will be dedicated for questions and answers between to maximize the learning experience. Interactive presentations form part of a conference session which usually lasts between 60 to 90 minutes.
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IGNITE
20 slides: 15 seconds per slide!
Including 20 slides (each shown for 15 seconds) per presentation, IGNITE sessions are held under a facilitator’s strictly timed regime, allowing each presenter a maximum time of 5 minutes. This challenging structure ensures lively presentations guaranteed to hold the attention of participants.
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Talking Heads Sessions
Show and Tell
Talking Heads sessions showcase the latest tools, solutions, projects and products. Practical applications and examples of best practice available in technology-enhanced learning are presented simultaneously in a large room at various bistro tables. Speakers in these sessions are offered a platform to display expertise and materials to a dedicated audience while participants receive the opportunity to discuss products and projects of interest on a one-to-one, informal basis. Talking heads session last around 180 minutes.
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IMPULSE
Impromptu Viewpoints
Participants inspired to voice their opinion on a trend so recent they have not even written about it on their blog yet are given a platform to share their views - and a chance to win a free conference pass for ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2014. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-serve basis and opens 15 minutes before the session starts. Any fully registered conference delegate has the chance to speak freely for 3 minutes on the main theme of ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2013. How will you engage your audience to win their votes? No slides, no preparation, just IMPULSE!
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VIDEO EDUCA LAB Sessions
Learning though and with video
The VIDEO EDUCA LAB sessions cover a variety of practical aspects in order to enhance participants’ expertise in using video for both learning and training. Video LABS are taught by expert professionals. Participants will need to specify their wish to attend a VIDEO EDUCA LAB session via MyOEB as space is limited for up to 13 participants.
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Unconference Sessions
Expressive and participant-driven
Unconference sessions are led by an experienced facilitator. They are participant-driven and highly interactive, centering around a topic chosen by participants in the session.
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Networking and Collaboration Sessions
‘Meeting Points’, focusing on shared interests
In order to facilitate additional networking opportunities at the conference, the networking sessions are of special interest to presenters seeking partners for their project / product. These sessions are usually highly interactive, informal and informative, addressing key interests and issues of concern to conference participants.
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