Hosted online
2-3 February 2023
IBILTA was launched on August 26, 2022. As promised we are now very pleased to announce the Inaugural International Block and Intensive Learning and Teaching Association Conference.
This conference is for all block and intensive teaching educators, and those wanting to learn about block and intensive teaching to share ideas, experiences and research. There will be opportunities to exchange teaching/learning pedagogies and innovations in student engagement strategies. IBILTA welcomes everyone with an interest in block and intensive learning, teaching and administration.
You are cordially invited to submit an abstract for consideration to the inaugural IBILTA conference (online) in February 2023.
Submit your abstract via the link, and follow the guidelines below when making your submission.
The annual IBILTA conference will offer those involved in teaching, learning, and administration on the block and other intensive formats an opportunity to come together in a community of practice to connect, to share experiences and new ideas.
IBILTA is the global hub for tertiary and other educators committed to investigating and furthering research into block and intensive formats. IBILTA began as a conversation between faculty at block and intensive-based institutions in Australia, North America and China. Although geographically disparate we found ourselves on similar journeys in terms of pedagogy, experience, discoveries and issues. As the conversation grew, so did the desire to reach out to others treading the same path by seeking to:
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Key Dates
Submission deadline: November 15, 2022
Author notification: December 15, 2022
Camera ready due: January 15, 2023
Types of sessions
Poster talks (3-5 minutes)
Individual presentations (15 mins + 5 mins Q & A)
Workshops (45 minute interactive session + 15 min Q & A)
Conference Themes
Online delivery on the block
Student Welfare
Innovations in Teaching
Assessment on the block
Designing units and courses for block delivery
Content Heavy units on the block
Experiential learning on the block
Educational technology
Future Trends
Collaborative learning – Presentation and workshops
Innovation and Creativity - Presentation and workshops
Conference abstract information
All abstracts should be no longer that 300 words and clearly state the presenting author(s) and contributors. Authors should consider the type of presentation and the theme for which they would like to be considered. All submissions will be peer reviewed by the conference abstract panel.
Please include the following headings:
Presentation and Posters
Title
Background
Methods
Results
Discussion
References (excluded from word count)
Workshops
Title
Background
Activities
References (excluded from word count)
Types of abstract submissions
Please rank your preference for the type of session you would like to present. Conference organisers will, where possible, try to accommodate your preference but organisers reserve the right to suggest an alternative format for your submission in line with the needs of the overall conference. Submission is NOW OPEN and will close on midnight November 15, 2022 (AEST). All successful presenters will be notified by Friday November 30, 2022.
Publications
All accepted papers will appear in the conference proceedings with a DOI and ISBN number. They will be published in the Journal of Block and Intensive Learning and Teaching (JBILT).
The IBILTA conference organising committee look forward to welcoming you all to the conference.