What are the different session formats?
There are four different session formats. They are: • Lecture – 30 – 45 minutes: Lectures are presentations (speeches) that include examples, are issue-oriented, and contain both practical and theoretical information. • Panel – 45 minutes: Panels take many different viewpoints on a topic or issue and combine them in one venue. Debate among panelists is welcome in this format and audience participation should be accounted for. Issues should be presented and placed in their proper historical context with an eye towards its future resolution. • Roundtable – 45 minutes: Roundtables are small peer discussion groups limited to 35 people. When you choose to moderate a roundtable, you must facilitate conversation and keep the flow of discussion moving. Do not lecture or dictate. Constructive controversy and debate are welcome in roundtables. Topics that are open-ended in nature and promote an exchange of ideas generally work best in this format. • Workshop – 2 hours – 5 days: Workshops are mee
