The conference events were held virtually via online videoconferencing, including both asynchronous and synchronous formats; see details below.
Presenters submitted their 15-minute pre-recorded presentations according to the Instructions for presenters on how to prepare for the conference. Then they sent the presentations to the conference organizers at the email: [email protected].
Conference organizers made these presentations available for other participants to watch in advance of the thematic panel sessions.
Watching Full Versions of Presentations in an Asynchronous Format
In asynchronous format, the full versions of participants’ pre-recorded talks were posted on the YouTube channel of the Love Studies Institute before the days of the Conference. The link to the YouTube channel of the Conference was sent to the registered participants via the Institute listserv Mailchimp several days before the Conference.
Participants watched these pre-recorded presentations on the YouTube channel of the Love Studies Institute in an asynchronous format. They could watch presentations on their own schedule, at their own pace, and in their own time zone. This asynchronous format of the conference events allowed more flexibility for participants.
Then, participants had an opportunity to ask their questions and make comments to presenters during the thematic panel session. The chairs of specific thematic panel sessions guided the questions and comments for discussion on the days of the conference.
Participation in Thematic Panel Sessions in a Synchronous Format
The thematic panel sessions of the conference took place in a synchronous format—via online live streaming in Zoom—on the days of the conference, according to their schedule and program.
The Organizational Committee of the Conference scheduled the thematic panel sessions in the time slots from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time (EDT), see the Program of panel sessions below. Each thematic panel session took place in real time according to the Eastern Time (EDT). Participants were asked to estimate what the session’s time would be in their local time zone, according to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) or another converter of time zones.
During those online thematic panel sessions, presenters had the opportunity to deliver a 3-minute livestreaming summary of their 15-minute pre-recorded presentation. Questions and panel discussions followed. The chair of the session guided the panel session, moderating and facilitating an interactive discussion of the topic, which included questions and answers as well as audience comments. The discussants helped the audience better understand the presentations by serving as a commentator on them and the questions concerning them.
This synchronous format of panel sessions allowed for more time and opportunity for interaction, engagement, and discussion of each presentation and the overall thematic topic of a session.
The Program of the thematic panel sessions, with specific details and a timetable, is available to download as a PDF.
In case participants missed watching some presentations before panel sessions or attend panel sessions, the recorded presentations and panel sessions were available for them to watch on the Love Studies Institute’s YouTube channel after the Conference.
In case you have any questions about the conference program, schedule, and format, you may contact us at the email: [email protected]
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