Call for presentations and papers

The SGEED - 2010 concluded successfully its works with the promise of a new international Conference in the forthcoming year.  

The experience accumulated during this three-day event is a guarantee of even greater success and even more stimulating discussions and events.

  Thank you all for coming. We look forward to seeing you again in Milan, in 2011!   
For news and updates about the next  "Serious Games, Education and Economic Development Conference-SGEED 2011"

  please visit

  http://www.serious-gaming.info/5_-SGEED-2010/10_-_Future_SGEED-2011

The Conference welcomes presentations & talks (project results, research results, papers, surveys, studies, ideas & thoughts) focusing on the main thematic areas (http://www.serious-gaming.info/5_-SGEED-2010/01_-_About_the_conference).

The deadline for submissions is June 18, 2010. Late submissions will be considered, on the basis of high quality and relevance with the Conference thematic orientation.

Presentations and papers will be published at the Conference proceedings.

If you are interested in giving a presentation please send your submission to: ludusconsortium@gmail.com. 

Guidelines for presenters 

Synopsis

Presenters should arrange the following:

- Send at least 10 days before the Conference a brief CV (short paragraph, maximum 10 lines) to the organizers to introduce them to the attendants

-    Provide the details of their organization of affiliation

-    Ensure presentations do not last longer than 20 min

-    The format of the presentation will be .ppt or .pdf. Open source software relevant formats also accepted

-    File size limit: 5.0 MB

-    Do not forget to bring a back-up of their presentation in a flash-stick or CD

 Extensive guidelines  

1.   Oral presentations

In order for the chair of the session in which you are presenting to introduce you, please prepare a very brief biographical introduction which can be used by the chair of the session. 

Please bring this with you to the session and provide it to the chair at that time. 

The conciseness of your biographical introduction will ensure the session begins efficiently, allowing a maximum amount of time for you and your peers' presentations and adequate time for discussion.

Please make sure to limit to 1 slide any introduction of your institutions and focus more on substance of the topic that you are presenting. Please make sure that at least 2/3 of your presentation focus on the substance and conclusions of your presentation.

1.1 General instructions

The following elements should be contained in oral presentations: Introduction, objectives, methods, results, conclusions/implications.

Objectives should be clearly stated. Please avoid unnecessary detail in methods unless the methodology is the central topic of your talk. Primarily discuss the results and conclusions. Conclusions should relate back to objectives. Target your remarks to the audience.

Participants will include professionals and practitioners, researchers and international experts, decision- and policy makers, as well as students from key disciplines, institutions. Focus on key messages in your presentation.

Due to the tight schedule and to ensure all presenters have equal opportunity, the session chairs will be instructed to strictly enforce session times. Please do not go over the allotted time. Presentations are scheduled in 20-minute blocks. Three things must happen during this block: The speaker introduction (1 minute); the talk (15-16 minutes); and the question and answer period (3-4 minutes). The moderator will notify you when your presentation reaches 15 minutes. You will be asked to leave the podium at 20 minutes. Presentations must start and end on time, no exceptions, because they are coordinated with all other concurrent sessions.

Rehearse your talk before the meeting to be sure that it does not exceed the allotted time. Have peers evaluate your talk. Podium-mounted computers, lighting, and microphones are not always dependable. Be prepared to give your talk without such aids, if necessary.

1.2 Technical instructions

The format of the presentations has to be *.ppt or *.pdf.

Please try to keep the size of your presentation file to a minimum. For example, reduce the image size of digital images, do not link your graphics to another file (rather, paste as a “picture”), avoid video clips. If you need to use video, please coordinate with your session organizer.

Do not overload the presentation with information; limit it to 15 slides only.  Avoid using font size less than 14 pt and choose color schemes and backgrounds wisely to ensure that presentations can be seen from the back of the room.

The conference organizer will upload your presentations as PDF and/or as PPT format on the LUDUS Knowledge Node (www.serious-gaming.info) after the conference hence the file size is limited to 5.0MB.  Reduce the file size of images like graphs, tables, and pictures before putting these into your presentation. 

All speakers must report to their presentation rooms at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their session so they can be sure their presentation is on the session computer. Bring a back-up of your presentation on CD or memory stick.

 2.   Poster presentations

The featured viewing time, during which poster presenters will need to be available for answering questions, will be announced at a later time, together with the detailed conference programme. You will be advised which hour(s) you should be available.

Please make sure you stand by your poster throughout the featured viewing period identified for your poster session. All poster presenters will be emailed with instructions illustrating the poster floor plans for the venue of the conference. These instructions should help you find your own way to your poster location during your designated set-up period; however, the conference organizer will have members of staff on hand at each venue to assist you.  

 2.1   General instructions

Please do not send by e-mail your poster presentation in advance, but rather, bring it with you to the conference.

Concentrate on the main results of your work / idea / presentation. Highlight trends and comparisons with simplified charts, graphs, and diagrams. Make key points in the legend of the figure or table. Use text cautiously and make sure it is easily understood by the audience. Avoid overwhelming the audience with too many numbers, words, and/or complicated graphs. Remember, a lot of people will read or study your poster while you are not there, so make certain the message is clear and simple.

Keep your text in short, concise, legible statements; minimize complete sentences and paragraphs. Use outlines of important points as those work better than text. Avoid the use of abbreviations and acronyms. Prepare your text copy in a word processor. Text in upper and lower case letters is more readable than all capitals. Lettering for subheads and figure captions should be larger than text type, but smaller than type used for the main heading. This type should also be bold or semi-bold in weight.

Some of the best paper to use for mounting is 165 g/m2 (110 pound) index stock, which is available in a variety of colours. Foam core is another excellent mounting material.

Your poster will stand for a period of time where you will not be in the presenting are. Therefore it would be a good idea for you to leave handouts, reprints, business cards or some other form of identification on the bench under the poster so that interested readers can take away your name and address. You could also have a sign-up pad and pen under the poster so that readers can record comments or their names and addresses if they want more information.

  2.2   Format

 The conference organiser will provide rigid poster backing for each presenter to hang their poster. An A0-sized board will be allocated to your poster. You should remove your poster on the last afternoon of the conference.

Poster headings should include a title, author's name, affiliation, and contact. Choose one background colour for your poster board. Use contrasting colours where appropriate in charts, graphs and diagrams. It is best to highlight your title, heads, and subheads with colours or coloured lines. It is also a good idea to have heads and subheads at least 25% larger than the text copy. All type must be easily read from a distance of 1.8 m (6 feet). Use a bold or semi-bold typeface for headings and labels. It is recommended that you use 24 to 30 point font size for the title, 20 point font size for author's name and affiliation, and subheads, and 16 to 18 point font size for text material. Use Arial or San-Serif for titles and headings for clarity and readability. Consider symmetry when laying out your poster, try to balance elements like text boxes, images, etc, so they flow and look pleasing.

 Download the Word version of the Guidelines.