Types of proposal
OCIES 2020 invites proposals that connect to the overall theme in either general or specific terms. Proposals can be submitted in the form of:
Individual papers (can include two co-authors)
All individual papers (from one or two author/presenters) will be programmed according to topic with no more than three other individual papers in a 90-minute session. Each presenter should plan a 15 – 20 minute individual presentation (slideshows welcome but not necessary). Each paper session will have an assigned Chair who will moderate and keep presenters to their allocated time. Submissions should contain:
- 250-300 word abstract (setting out title, purpose or objectives, theoretical-conceptual perspectives, research approach, findings and conclusions/ implications).
- Names, institutional affiliation, and email addresses of author(s)/presenter(s).
Panel discussions
Panel sessions provide an opportunity for in-depth discussion by a group of presenters who have developed the proposal together. A panel session will be allocated either 60 or 90 minutes depending on the number of presenters involved (3 for 60 min session, 4-5 for 90 mins). These sessions are to be facilitated by a nominated Chair and can include a Discussant. Proposals should include the following:
- Summary of up to 500 words describing the aspects of quality education for a sustainable future to be discussed, key questions to be addressed and how the session will be structured (title and 100-150 word descriptor for each panellist’s contribution).
- A list of the names and institutional affiliations of the nominated Chair, and up to 4 panelists and Discussant if included.
- Room set up requirements.
Tok stori/ Talanoa/ Roundtable
Tok stori/ Talanoa/Roundtable sessions are a new presentation format, designed to allow for maximum interaction among presenters and between presenters and attendees. We will consider two types of Tok stori/Talanoa/Roundtable proposals:
(i) A single-session Toks tori/Talanoa/Roundtable will be allocated 90 minutes and be chaired by the person submitting the proposal who will be knowledgeable about the focus of the session and who will have invited 4-6 presenters to participate. The chairperson will be responsible for facilitating interaction and participation throughout the session. Each presenter will be allocated 5-7 minutes to be followed by collective discussion between designated presenters and with other attendees. Single session roundtable proposals should include the following:
- A title/topic
- Preferred language for the session
- Summary of up to 300 words describing the purpose of the roundtable and the types of activities to be included
- The names, institutions/organisations and 100 words (approx.) about each presenter’s focus/approach
- Room set-up requirements
(ii) A multi-session Tok stori/Talanoa/Roundtable will be allocated two 90 minute sessions to allow for interlinked conversations around the same theme/topic. The same person may chair/mediate more than one of the linked tok stori/talanoa sessions or each may have a different chairperson. Chairpersons should be knowledgeable about the broad focus of the session(s) and the tok stori/talanoa process. The proposer/ chairperson-mediator will be responsible for setting the conditions for participation and inviting participants. It is expected that as well as the stated number of participants who will address the topic, these sessions will be open to attendees, primarily there to listen and learn but who may be included in the tok stori/talanoa as the chair/mediator determines. Multi-session tok stori/talanoa/roundtable proposals should include the following:
- A title/theme/topic
- Number of 90 minute interlinked sessions requested (2 or 3)
- Preferred language(s) for the linked sessions
- Summary of up to 500 words describing the purpose and objectives of the multi-session tok stori/talanoa/roundtable, the sub-themes/topics and types of activities to be included and the process to be followed.
For each interlinked session please include
- 100 words about the sub-topic/theme
- Chairperson’s name
- number of invited participants
- Room set-up requirements.
Workshops
Workshops will be practical in approach and allocated a 60 minute session. Workshop proposals should include the following information:
- Summary of up to 500 words describing the rationale and objectives of the workshop, the target audience and planned workshop activities.
- A list of the names and institutional affiliations of the workshop facilitators.
- Details of any technical support, other than a standard computer and data projector, if needed.
- Room set up requirements.
Poster Presentation
Posters are an excellent way to present ‘work in progress’ especially for Early Career Researchers (ECR) and those who are working on a project. There will be designated sessions where those giving a poster presentation will display their poster in an exhibition space, stand beside their poster, and conference participants will circulate around the room and ask you questions about your work. Your poster should be brought to the conference on poster size paper laminated if possible. You are welcome to bring A4 copies if you wish to give these to interested colleagues.
Poster presentation proposals should include the following information:
- Summary of up to 500 words including: the title of your poster, a brief summary of the literature and/or methodological approaches underpinning your work, any initial findings (if appropriate), and a summary of work in progress
- A list of the names and institutional affiliations of the workshop facilitators.
- Details of any technical support, other than a standard computer and data projector, if needed.
- Space set up requirements.
Audio, Visual, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality presentations
Audio (A), Visual (V), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) presentations are another new presentation format, designed for artists, singers and other creatives to share their work in the education space. Similar to the poster presentation, there will be designated sessions where those giving A, V, AR and/or VR presentations will display their research in an exhibition space, stand with their piece (or computer if preferred), and conference participants will circulate around the room and ask you questions about your work. Your A, V, AR and/or VR presentation should be brought to the conference in a way that you can present it (please bring everything you need). You are welcome to bring copies of materials or web links if you wish to give these to interested colleagues.
Audio (A), Visual (V), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)presentation proposals should include the following information:
- Summary of up to 500 words including: the title of your presentation, a brief summary of type of presentation, the literature and/or methodological approaches underpinning your work, any initial findings (if appropriate), and a summary of work in progress
- A list of the names and institutional affiliations of the workshop facilitators.
- Details of any technical support, other than a standard computer and data projector, if needed.
- Space set up requirements.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions are presentation format designed for innovators, artists, musicians, poets, dancers and performers to share their aspirations and hopes for our children and our future. We welcome demonstrations of ideas and concept papers through art (different forms), poetry, oratory, music, performance, as well as the use of technology and traditional media for expression of ideas. Your audio and/or visual presentation should be brought to the conference in a way that you can present it (please bring everything you need). You are welcome to bring copies of materials or web links if you wish to give these to interested colleagues.
Exhibition proposals should include the following information:
- Summary of up to 500 words including: the title of your presentation, a brief summary of type of presentation, the literature and/or methodological approaches underpinning your work, any initial findings (if appropriate), and a summary of work in progress
- A list of the names and institutional affiliations of the workshop facilitators.
- Details of any technical support, other than a standard computer and data projector, if needed.
- Space set up requirements.
Submission deadline
- Abstracts for international applicants close on Friday, 15 May 2020.
- Abstracts for national (Samoan) applicants close on Friday 29 May 2020.
Submitting your proposal
Proposals can be submitted in English through the online submission form.