Session Types

Preconference Workshops

These extended-length workshops provides attendees the chance to explore a topic in depth or participate in hands-on training in a variety of new software programs. Preconference Workshops require advance registration and payment of a special fee in addition to the normal Summer Conference registration fees. All preconference sessions which will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2008.

Breakout Sessions

Breakout sessions are 75 minute presentations in a dedicated room. Time should be allowed for a 15 - 20 minute question and answer period at the end of a breakout session. Sessions can include presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on labs. Topics for a breakout session should include any of the previously mentioned Session Tracks .

Five Minutes of Fame

The NMC's signature event is back in its original format! Demo your project in five minutes 'cause when the gong sounds, your Five Minutes of Fame are up!

Technology blasts by fast and furious in this fun-filled and entertaining event. Short as it sounds, in five minutes you'll have time to talk about your project's significance; the choices you made in choosing the tools you used; challenges you faced in bringing it to fruition; and how it has been used and might be replicated and/or scaled -- but remember that the clock is ticking!

Projects can include web-based courseware or learning objects; techniques for creating, managing and distributing content; and other creative applications of new media. Faculty projects are especially encouraged. As many as 10 projects will be featured, so add yours to the mix!

Poster and Interactive Sessions

For the fouth time, the NMC will feature Poster Sessions and for the second time will feature Interactive Sessions.

A poster session presentation is an opportunity to showcase a campus or museum project. As in the past all posters will be judged by a group of your peers, with the winners being announced during the Poster Session event held on Thursday, June 11. You may create your poster with any software that you like. The finished size of your poster should be 40" x 60".

An interactive session presentation is designed to showcase new media projects and materials, including online tools, research, and rich content. Wireless connection will be available for all presentations. If you need to use projection for your presentation, you will be required to bring your own projector and screen.