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The ASTC Conference Program Planning Committee is considering alternatives to standard presentations in a panel format. Please send us 1-2 examples of an alternative presentation format that you would like to see at a future ASTC conference.
Below is an example of the type of information that would be helpful to the committee as it considers new formats for the conference:
The Fishbowl format (a form of dialog for use when discussing topics within large groups): Four to five chairs are arranged in an inner circle. This is the fishbowl. The remaining chairs are arranged in concentric circles outside the fishbowl. A few participants either volunteer or are selected to fill the fishbowl, while the rest of the group sit on the chairs outside the fishbowl. One chair is left empty. The moderator introduces the topic and the participants start discussing the topic. The audience outside the fishbowl listens in on the discussion. Any member of the audience can, at any time, occupy the empty chair and join the fishbowl. When this happens, an existing member of the fishbowl must voluntarily leave the fishbowl and free a chair. The discussion continues with participants frequently entering and leaving the fishbowl. When time runs out, the fishbowl is closed and the moderator summarizes the discussion.



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