Introduction to Seminar Technology and Multimedia

Seminar Technology

2. What is What is
seminar?seminar?
The word seminar is derived from the
Latin word seminarium, meaning "seed
plot."
Definition: Meeting or series of
meetings of specialists who have
different skills but have specific common
interest and have together for training or
learning purposes. The work schedule of
a seminar is aimed at enriching the skills
of the participants.

3. A seminar is, generally, a form of
academic instruction, either at a
university or offered by a commercial or
professional organization.
It has the function of bringing together
small groups for recurring meetings,
focusing each time on some particular
subject, in which everyone present is
requested to actively participate.
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seminar?seminar?

4. This is often accomplished through an
ongoing dialogue with a seminar leader
or instructor, or through a more formal
presentation of research.

Normally, participants must not be
beginners in the field under discussion
(at a university, seminar classes are
generally reserved for upper-year
students).
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seminar?seminar?

5. The idea behind the seminar is to
familiarize students more extensively
with the methodology of their chosen
subject and also to allow them to
interact with examples of the practical
problems that always crop up during
research work.
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seminar?seminar?

6. It is essentially a place where assigned
readings are discussed, questions can be
raised and debates conducted.

It is relatively informal, at least compared
to the lecture system of academic
instruction.
What is What is
seminar?seminar?

7. As a subject : A seminar is a form of
academic teaching, normally at a
university in small groups where
students are requested to actively
participate during seminar.
This often has to be done by
presenting a paper in class and also in
written form.
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seminar?seminar?

8. The term conference can be used to
describe any meeting of people that
confer/talk/discuss about a certain topic.
Academic conference, in science and
academia, a formalized event where
researchers present their results in
speeches, workshops or by other means.
Business conference, an event
organized to discuss a pressing issue.
What is What is
seminar?seminar?

9. Generally, work is presented in the form
of short, concise presentations lasting
about 10 to 30 minutes, usually including
discussion.
The work may be bundled in written form
as academic papers and published as the
conference proceedings.
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seminar?seminar?

10. To gain various opinion and thinking from
members or experts in particular area.
To access a combination of thinking and
understanding of current problems.
To reach a mutual agreement among
attendees in problem solving.
To determine the role of certain party in
implementing the task.
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11. Let people know new findings from
researches.
Knowledge expansion.
Network expansion.
Idea expansion.
Meet people of same interest.
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12. Components in a
seminar/conference

13. Conference call F0R PARTICIPATION.
A conference room is a place where
conferences are held.
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14. Often there are one or more keynote
speakers (usually scholars of some
standing), presenting a lecture that lasts
an hour or so, and which is likely to be
advertised before the conference.
Panel discussions, roundtables on
various issues, workshops may be part
of the conference, the latter ones
particularly if the conference is related to
the performing arts.
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15. Prospective presenters are usually asked
to submit a short abstract of their
presentation, which will be reviewed
before the presentation is accepted for
the meeting.
Some disciplines require presenters to
submit a paper of about 12-15 pages,
which is peer reviewed by members of
the program committee or referees
chosen by them.
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16. 1. Articles
Written by authors before the seminar
Based-on findings from research
Concept
On-going projects
Study progress
Articles published in proceedings.
Follow provided guidelines.
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17. 2. Presentation
To present the article (oral) to the
audience
Presentation aids
Prepare to answer possible questions
Language barrier
Audience – understand, do not
understand, agree, disagree, etc.
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18. 3. Session and Parallel Sessions
Presentations are divided into a few
tracks if there is variety of fields
Themes are specified.
Chairperson, time, audio visual
aids.
Audience.
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19. When to conduct a seminar?
Anytime, depends on how big is the
event
Who can participate in a seminar?
Authors… Presenters, participants
Students…
Practitioners…
Academics…
Payment?
Normally there are fees to be paid
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20. Local - Local and regional seminars
would be shorter.
National - May take up to 1 year for
national seminar.
International - International seminar
normally takes 2 years to organize.
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21. Other Other
Activities Activities
During During
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Workshop/tutorials/poster presentation.
Promotion of other seminars.
Contests.
Forum/panel discussion.