Tips for Session Development

The 2012 FNCE Call for Sessions is now closed.

Tips For Session Development

Title

• A creative, effective, short description of the objectives and session content.
• Limited to 10 words or less.

Objectives, Learning Need Codes and CPE Level

• Provide up to three objectives describing the outcomes resulting from the presentation.
• A learning objective should complete the following statement with an observable and measurable verb:
       After this presentation, the attendee should be able to …
• The following verbs should NOT be used when writing learning objectives: know, learn, grasp, enhance, understand, appreciate and improve.
• Learning Need Codes and CPE Level
        List three Learning Need Codes applicable to the topic of the session, and the level of material to be presented.
  

Speaker Outline

• Briefly describing each speaker's topic as it relates to the session's objectives, including teaching methods.
• Highlight any new and/or significant contributions and/or cutting-edge information to the profession.
• Include any unique audiovisual or special equipment in this outline.

Presentation Formats

• Option 1: 90-minute educational session (preferred format) 
  1. 5 minutes of introductions,
  2. Maximum of two speakers,
  3. Mandatory 10 to 15 minutes for interaction and Q&A.
• Option 2: 60-minute educational session
  1. 5 minutes of introduction,
  2. Maximum of one speaker
  3. Mandatory 10 to 15 minutes for interaction and Q&A.

Presentation Style

• FNCE rooms have a minimum of 500 seats available per session set in theater style.
• Consider demonstrations, debate, consensus generation, issue identification, case presentations, interactive activities or lecture for the presentation format.
• It is highly recommended that sessions involve a structured, interactive format.

Description

• A two- to three-sentence focus statement explaining the session content and rationale for the presentation to conference attendees.
• This statement may be used in promotional materials that describe the session and should be reflective of the previously stated objectives.

Biographical Sketch

• Program planner must include a biographical sketch on the online form for each speaker highlighting accomplishments, publications, research, work experience and presentations within the last two years. Current contact information for each speaker must also be provided.
• In addition, the program planner will be sent instructions on how to email a one page bio, CV or resume for each speaker after submitting their session proposal.