Call for Graduate Student Poster Proposals
Call for Graduate Student Poster Proposals Open
Second Round Deadline is June 14, 2023
The South Carolina Conference on Innovations in Teaching and Learning hosted by Coastal Carolina University invites proposals from graduate students involved in pedagogical activities for this year’s conference. The conference will take place both in person on Thursday, July 20th and Friday, July 21st at Coastal Carolina University. The theme for this conference is The New Three Rs: Reconnecting, Reshaping, Renewal.
Notifications of acceptance for the first round will be announced by Saturday, June 10, 2023. Notifications of acceptance for the second round will be announced by Thursday, June 19, 2023.
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Presentation Title (20-word max):
A good title is memorable and concise, quickly conveying the value of the session. Shorter titles are preferred.
Conference Strands:
Please select the one conference strand that best applies to your presentation. See more information on each strand at end of call for proposals.
- Navigating the Change and Reinventing the Future
- Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Education Lag and the Disconnect in Higher Education
- Wellness and Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Contemporary Issues in Teaching and Learning
Abstract (150 words):
This is the abstract for your presentation, as it will appear in the conference program. The abstract should be geared toward your audience and be clear, concise, and engaging. It should accurately convey the most important points of emphasis in the presentation and the type of presentation format that will be used. Please be practical and clear in mentioning any specific deliverables that attendees will get from your session.
Keywords:
Add three keywords for your presentation in this section.
Key References:
Please share references for your presentation in this section.
Audience Engagement:
This area should include how you plan to engage your audience during your presentation. If you submit for a 45-minute presentation, you should have a more in-depth explanation of your audience engagement.
Learning Outcomes:
This information will be used to help select presentation proposals. It will not appear in the conference program unless you specifically include them in the abstract. Please note each learning objective you have for the presentation from the participants’ standpoint, starting with a verb.
Dates:
Conference Date: Thursday, July 20, and Friday, July 21, 2023
Call for poster proposals: April 25, 2023
Deadline for poster proposals: June 1, 2023
Deadline for reviewers to complete review of proposals: Monday, June 5, 2023
Notification of conference presentation acceptance: Friday, June 9, 2023
Deadline for presenters to accept and register for the conference: Friday, June 15, 2023
STRAND DESCRIPTIONS:
Presenters, please note:
Each track below includes a brief description of the focal areas SCCITL requests in this year’s Call for Graduate Poster Proposals. We seek a diverse representation of the five tracks from graduate students. Please review the descriptions and keywords for guidance on where your poster proposal may best fit. If you are unclear about which track is best for your selection, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Jean Bennett at jbennet1@coastal.edu
- Navigating the Change and Reinventing the Future
This track seeks proposals focused on using innovative tools and strategies to develop an educational environment that will support both today’s learners as well as the needs of learners in the changing world.
KEYWORDS: Innovation, Disruption, Alternative Credentials, Badging, Credentialing, Virtual Learning, Virtual Reality, Ed Tech, Instructional Technology - Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
SCCITL 2023 is focused on providing equitable educational experiences across all disciplines of the higher education landscape. This track seeks proposals where presenters share effective professional development and training programs, case studies demonstrating effective best practices, and other measures of excellence in supporting the teaching and learning paradigms with a DEI lens.
KEYWORDS: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Inclusive Pedagogy, Universal Design, Open Education, Open Learning, Student-Centered Design - Education Lag and The Disconnect in Higher Education
This track seeks proposals focused on challenges and solutions in higher education, particularly for students and faculty. Topics may include gaps in learning, underrepresented communities, or recruitment and retention issues. Proposals should provide clear and attainable solutions related to identified challenges.
KEYWORDS: Education Gap, Equity, Access, Social Trendlines, First Generation, STEM, Degree Completion/Retention, Digital Inequity, Digital Natives, Underrepresented Populations
- Wellness and Trauma-Informed Teaching
This track seeks proposals with a focus on teaching and learning practices that incorporate holistic, wellness, and/or trauma-informed approaches. We are excited to request models of best practice for providing support within the Higher Education community for wellness, mental health allyship, and course design and facilitation strategies effective for participants coping with current and previous trauma.
KEYWORDS: Trauma-Informed Practice, Mental Health, Well-Being, Disability, Accommodation, Pedagogical Design, User-Centered Design, Burnout
- Contemporary Issues in Teaching and Learning
This track seeks proposals aligning with the many contemporary and upcoming modalities, pedagogical techniques, instructional technology tools, and the inclusion of all learners and teachers across many unique characteristics.
KEYWORDS: Digital Learning Trends, High Impact Practices, Deep-dive into high-impact tools, Data-driven adoption, Research in Teaching and Learning, Best Practices in Teaching & Learning, Neuroscience, Neurodiversity, Brain-based learning, Metacognition, Mindfulness
Poster Guidelines:
A standard poster is 4’ x 3’ (48” wide by 36” high)
You can search the internet for poster templates or use the ones from the University of North Florida and select the poster template gallery.