For Presenters and Reactors

Key Dates
January 9, 2027: Complete your registration.
January 19, 2027: Submit your full paper or presentation materials.

For Presenters and Reactors

1. Send us your program materials by [date], if you haven’t already:

a 50-word abstract
a 100-word biography
a photo for the program

2. Check the draft program as soon as you receive it, and make sure your session times are right, both for presenting and for reacting. (Reactors are chosen from among the presenters, so you may be listed for both.)
3. Register by January 9, 2027. After that date, we must remove your name from the program.

We are a community of learners and symposium participants often want to contact each other. If you have any objection to your photograph and/or email appearing in the program, please notify societyforselfdirectedlearning@gmail.com. We will honor your request.

Paper Presenters

1. Send your full paper by January 19, 2027.
2. Once you know who your reactor is, email them a copy of your full paper. If you haven’t already sent us a full copy, please also send one to societyforselfdirectedlearning@gmail.com.
3. Plan for a 30-minute session, leaving at least 15 minutes for your reactor’s comments and discussion.
4. Bring your presentation on a memory stick. We’ll provide projection systems for PowerPoint, and it’s usually best to use the computer provided. If you plan to use your own computer, bring the right connection cables.

Note: we do not guarantee the speed of the internet connection at the hotel. If you need any further equipment or if you plan to use Skype, please contact Naomi Boyer (nboyer@polk.edu).

Reactors

Reactors are usually chosen from among the presenters, so search for your name in the draft program to see if you’ve been listed as a reactor.

As a reactor, you’ll typically:

1. Read the paper or abstract before the session.
2. Introduce the presenter.
3. Keep time, making sure at least 15 minutes are left for reaction and discussion.
4. Give a brief reaction or comments.
5. Lead the discussion.
6. End the session on time.

For Presenters and Reactors