Types of Submissions
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- *New* Experienced Practitioner Program Half Day Sessions
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Half day sessions during which the instructor may use any method of presentation/discussion to focus on advanced ideas and experiences with methods, design, philosophy, business or management issues that interest experienced practitioners. These sessions are geared towards attendees who identify themselves as being experienced in the specific topic or in usability as a profession.
Presented Tuesday, June 12
- Experienced Practitioner Topic Seminars
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A 90-minute forum in which experienced usability professionals can discuss focused topics in more detail than at presentations or panels. These were previously called Advanced Topic Seminars.
Presented Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, June 13, 14, or 15
- Idea Markets
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A 90-minute highly interactive and casual discussion about "burning questions" in usability and user-centered design, led by an "activator."
Presented Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, June 14, 15, or 16
- Panels
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There are two types of Panels, both occurring during a 90-minute moderated session. Traditional Panels have a discussion between a panel of 4-6 experts in usability methods, skills, philosophy, design, business case studies, or another relevant topic. 10-Minute Talk sessions have multiple speakers with 10 minutes to present their perspective or share "nuggets of wisdom" about a particular theme. Following both types of panels, there will be time for audience questions and comments.
Presented Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, June 14, 15, or 16
- Peer-Reviewed Papers
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A 4-6 page paper and 40 minute presentation on methodologies and tools, or fieldwork and ethnography.
Presented Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, June 14, 15, or 16
- Posters
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Present late-breaking results, new ideas or concepts in an informal, visual and interactive manner.
Presented Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 14, 15, or 16
- Presentations
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A 40 or 90-minute presentation focusing on a practitioner's ideas and experience with usability methods, skills, philosophy, design, business case studies, or other relevant topics.
Presented Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, June 14, 15, or 16
- Tutorials
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Full-day or evening formally prepared session at which instructors teach conference participants specific usability or design skills.
Presented Monday or Tuesday, June 12 or 13
- Workshops
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Full-day active arena for advancements in the field of usability and design as experienced practitioners develop new ideas.
Presented Monday or Tuesday, June 12 or 13