Lightning Talk Proposals
***The deadline for proposal submissions was January 16, 2015; proposals are no longer being accepted.***
***Thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal!***
A small, but fun part of the LOEX conference are the Lightning Talks, which are a fun way to share ideas and best practices that don't warrant a full-blown breakout session: think of it as a taster as opposed to a whole pint!
Topics can be practical or conceptual ideas, and should showcase effective practices or highlight new projects in various stages of development. Successful proposals will show evidence of being lively, fast-paced and thought provoking, while reflecting elements of one (or more) of the conference tracks: :
- Pedagogy: The Art of the Craft
The craft of teaching is a balance of theory, practice, and the desire to deviate from the norm. How do you craft innovative lesson plans, activities, or assignments to engage students? - Assessment: Taste Test to Perfect the Batch
Assessment is a "taste test" of what is happening in your teaching. How do you know if you got it right? How do you know if your students are learning? Assessment or evaluation of teaching and instruction programs is essential to perfecting our craft. Share your assessment tips and techniques. - Collaboration & Outreach: I'll Buy the Next Round
Who's at your table? Collaboration with colleagues, teaching faculty, or other institutions is a worthy investment. How do you take instruction beyond the library's walls? How do you market services and resources? - Learning from Failure: Tweaking the Recipe
Tell us your stories about learning from failure. When your batch fell flat, what was your process for tweaking the recipe and making improvements? - Cultivating Leadership: Lessons from Fellow Crafters
Brewers gain a precise understanding of beer making techniques through training and experience, allowing them to help others cultivate the best batch. How has your leadership empowered colleagues and affected change? How have you worked with colleagues to facilitate transitions to new models of teaching? Have you implemented successful professional development programs that inspired change in cultures and attitudes? - Innovative Contexts: Brewing a New Batch
Transformations in the profession inspire innovative recipes for student success. Whether you've been inspired by the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, innovative technologies, or campus or higher education initiatives, these transformations are vital to pushing our teaching forward. How are you adopting the Framework in your teaching? Are you inspired by national trends, such as MOOCs? What cutting-edge technology are you using to enhance learning?
Lightning Talk Format, Timing, and Quantity
Each presenter will have seven minutes total. There will not be additional time for questions, but presenters may reserve part of the seven minute allotment for Q&A if desired.
Lightning Talks will very likely take place on Saturday, May 2, and be presented in a general session open to all attendees.
We expect, at maximum, five Lightning Talks proposals will be accepted for the conference.
Submission Information
Lightning Talk proposals can be submitted only through the online submission form and must be received by Friday, January 16, 2015. The contact on the submission will be notified if the proposal has been accepted for presentation by Friday, January 30, 2015. There is only one presenter permitted for each Lightning Talk presentation due to time constraints.
If your proposal is accepted, the presenter will be automatically registered for the conference, and required to pay registration in full by March 30, 2015. A Lightning Talk presenter is not required to, but can choose to submit a full paper version of their talk for inclusion in the LOEX Conference Proceedings.
Note: Failure to pay the registration fee will result in the cancellation of your presentation and conference registration. Presenters are responsible for paying their own travel and lodging expenses.
Contact for lightning talk presenters: Paul Betty at lightning2015@loexconference.org
Lightning Talk Timeline
- January 16, 2015: Deadline to submit lightning talk proposals
- January 30, 2015: Notification of acceptance of lightning talk proposal
- April 25, 2015: Deadline for all Lightning Talk presenters to submit full papers (up to 1000 words) for inclusion in the LOEX Conference Proceedings
- April 30 - May 2, 2015: 43rd Annual LOEX Conference in Denver, CO
- May 2, 2015*: Lightning talk presentations (*not 100%, but very likely will occur Saturday, May 2)
Lightning Talk Proposal Selection Criteria
The committee will be using a rubric to score the proposals during a double-blind review process. The rubric grades each proposal on:
- Content and objectives of presentation
- Clarity of topic, particularly how presenter will achieve presentation objectives in seven minutes or less
- Relevance to the field of library instruction
- Originality and creativity
- Demonstrated expertise of the presenter(s) on the topic
- Methods used to inform and also engage the audience
For more guidelines on preparing and giving lightning talks at LOEX 2015, please click here.
Presenter Benefits
The solid reputation of the LOEX Conference ensures that presenters benefit as much as their audience. Presenters can expect to:
- contribute to the field of library instruction and information literacy;
- receive professional recognition at the conference;
- highlight their institution's accomplishments;
- receive automatic registration at the LOEX Conference.
