2024 Educational and Research Session Application

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Are you submitting a proposal for an Educational Session OR a Research Symposium Session?*

You must choose only ONE. Please DO NOT submit the same session for both and educational and research symposium sessions. Each presentation will only be considered once.

Educational Session - these are aimed at practitioners and educators. These Educational Sessions are 50 minutes long including Q&A.
Research Symposium Session - these are aimed at researchers and academics. Sessions will be grouped by topic. Presentations should be only 15 minutes long as they will be one of 2-4 presented in a block. A 15-minute Q&A will follow the series.

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Summary Abstract (provide a concise summary of your presentation to be used in promotional materials - 50 words max)*

Full Abstract (provide an abstract that describes the key content points of your presentation - 250 words max)*

Other presentation needs/special requests*

Please note that every presentation room will be equipped with a laptop and projector. We cannot guarantee you will be able to use your personal computer, so we encourage presentations to be developed using a Microsoft Office format, such as PowerPoint. If you require other equipment onsite, please specify here (availability cannot be guaranteed).

None - I do not have any other presentation needs/special requests.

If you have an oral presentation that is not accepted but still ranks high, are you interested in participating in the poster session?*

Poster Presentations will display from Sunday through the Tuesday closing banquet to maximize visibility. Poster presenters are expected to accompany their posters during the pre-banquet reception on Tuesday.

Yes, please let me know if this is an option.
No, I am not interested in creating a poster.

Session Themes

To assist the conference planning team in developing a balanced educational program, please classify your presentation into one of the themes below.

Education & Play – Play is a vital part of the learning equation, both in and out of the classroom. The faces of those learning while at play are some of the most engaging! Consider play as a vehicle for learning through both traditional and nontraditional settings including schools, camps, afterschool programs, museums, zoos, aquariums, parks & recreation departments, faith-based spaces, and more.

Health, Recreation & Play – Play is a building block for healthy living. Examine health and physical activity trends related to play, healthy benefits of play, and the intersection of health and recreation to insure a healthy face of play.

Nature Based & Outdoor Play – The faces of play are often wet, muddy, and sun-glistened from hours spent outdoors. Focus on play in nearby and far away nature--backyards, parks, creeks, lakes, trails, wetlands, and beyond.

Accessible & Inclusive Play – Play should be accessible, available, and open to all. Advance the field for play for all abilities, all shapes, all sizes, all colors.

Multi/Intergenerational & Adults at Play – Promoting play throughout life is our mission. Explore how adults (college-aged to retirees) play and how adults share and benefit from play with children.

Designing for Play – Landscape architects, architects, designers, city planners, and civic groups are invaluable experts, practitioners and resources for PLAY. These sessions will be submitted for LACES CEU approval.

Emerging Trends in Play – Play is changing! The Play movement is growing! Explore the latest in play- technology, social media, politics, policies, and more.

International/Global Play – Play looks very different around the world. Share play practices, history, and culture from countries across the globe.

Nuts & Bolts – From play basics to play essentials. Share tips, trainings, techniques and tools for PLAY.

Please select the theme your presentation best fits:*

Please select the SECOND BEST theme your presentation best fits:*

In addition to the description, each session must have clear and concise written statements of intended learning outcomes. Learning outcomes are commonly referred to as behavioral or performance objectives and are written statements of what the learner is expected to accomplish as a result of the learning activity. Learning outcomes must be observable and measurable. When writing learning outcomes, verbs, which are not observable and measurable, cannot be used. For example, the verbs - “know, understand, learn, appreciate, grasp, improve, and enhance” - cannot be measured. Suggested verbs for writing learning outcomes include: count, define, describe, identify, list, name, outline, quote, read, recall, recognize, reproduce, state, write, discuss, estimate, give examples, predict, and summarize.

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Have you ever ATTENDED our IN-PERSON Play Conferences?*

Have you ever ATTENDED our ONLINE/VIRTUAL Play Conferences?*

Did you attend one of the 2023 PLAY DATE TOUR stops?*

Have you ever PRESENTED at one of our Play Conferences or other events?*

Play Conference Registration Fees*

Please understand that conference registration fees help to pay for the conference expenses, rentals and all related services as well as fund our operating expenses throughout the year. Unlike many other non-profit professional organizations, we do not have membership fees. We seek to keep costs to a minimum and affordable to as many people as possible. We appreciate everyone’s professional contributions, and our conferences are highly participatory – more than 60% of all attendees are also presenters or otherwise actively participating in the conference program. In order to keep the US Play Coalition operational, the dollars of each and every participant are needed, too.

I understand and will have/secure funds to attend the conference.

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2024 Educational and Research Symposium Session Application

Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Session Themes

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