Submission Guidelines

In a lecture style presentation, one or two people share content from their research or project with the participants using a participant focused approach/instructional design. 

Some presenters like to use slides with data or images for visual impact and others may like to read their argument - this is often the case in more philosophical arguments where the emphasis is on a topic of debate (think of a lawyer, they must present their argument verbally). 

The presenter(s) will have 30 minutes to teach their material in the way that best makes their points clear and engaging. One model used to help determine number of slides is one slide per minute, so 30 slides in 30 minutes, of course depending on slide content. 

 In this format, participants listen and observe during the presentation, and ask questions or raise discussion points immediately afterwards.

There is an expectation that presenters rehearse their presentations to ensure they can achieve the 30 minute time limit with coherence.  Generative learning can then occur through the provided time of 10 minutes. 

Pecha Kucha is a presentation format where a speaker shows 20 slides, with each slide displayed for only 20 seconds, resulting in a total presentation time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds. The name is Japanese for "chit-chat," and the style was created to keep presentations concise and engaging, using mostly images with minimal text, similar to a lightning round.  https://www.pechakucha.com

This youtube video has some great presenter tips!

Top Tips for Pecha Kucha Presenters

Participants can ask questions after the series of 4 presentations has concluded.

All presenters will be asked to remain in the space for the full hour so that a facilitated conversation after the series of presentations can occur. 

 Depending on the number of submissions, series of four (4) PechaKucha will be presented sequentially and thematically, followed by a 20 minute time for generative dialogue and discussion, led by a facilitator. 

You will be asked upon arrival if you have held to the 20 slide format and 6:40 time. 

During the session, you must be ready to slide into your position - presenter 1, 2, 3 or 4 like a relay.

 A poster is a (size) “flyer” (poster) that uses text and images to share information in a hard copy format.  The posters will be on exhibit during the whole conference, with set times for poster viewing during which time you will need to be on hand to be able to discuss your poster with viewers.  Some presenters provide a hand-out of their poster as a take-away item, although many viewers snap a photo of posters.

We will also be providing space on our conference platform for e-posters. 

 Workshops are interactive deeper-dive opportunities for hands-on, applied learning that may use methodologies such as role play, demonstrations, simulation and/or frequent discussion points.  Workshops may be 2-3 hours to allow for immersion and practice of a new concept or skill.

Typically, the workshop leader or facilitator is highly accessible and creates a safe environment during the workshop that facilitates a high level of interaction.  Questions can be raised as they emerge, making the workshop highly generative and engaging.

Workshops offer enough time for topics that have direct clinical application within the therapeutic relationship nurses have with clients to be unpacked.  Often, these topics may need some knowledge sharing first, (concepts, theory), then opportunities to practice or apply the knowledge.   Examples include, but are not limited to, suicide assessment, mental status assessment, defense mechanisms, boundary clarification, self-awareness, management of the self, art therapy, counselling/listening techniques.