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Hi Bonnie,
So this is limited to sessions?

As I've mentioned in other forums, a tried and true model that heightens
participation and focus is the Unconference.

ForumOne Communications runs them for Social Media. I would look at their
approach, or even talk to them. You may be able to scale it down to a
session:

http://www.forumone.com/

Best,

Maria Mortati

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On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Bonnie VanDorn <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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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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