ETE Conference Frequently Asked Questions

Registration will be located just outside the TSC Ballroom. The opening ceremony, keynote address, and Spark Talks will be held in the TSC Ballroom. Lunch, vendors, and poster sessions will be in the Sunburst Lounge. Finally, all breakout sessions will be held in Huntsman Hall.

An ETE designated moderator will introduce you at the beginning of your session using the name of your presentation and the presenters for the session. Your moderator will also inform you when you have 5 minutes remaining, 1 minute, and then signaling that time has expired.

Each lead presenter will need to upload their presentation slides directly to the ETE box folder by the deadline so they can be added to their session page. Remember to use the ETE Conference PPT Template for formatting.

• Start by using the ETE Conference PPT Template for formatting your slides. These sessions should be no longer than 20 minutes.
• We encourage you to utilize the recording studio in DE 101 on the Logan campus, however, we recognize this won't be possible for everyone. Please feel free to record your session on your own at home or from your office. There are several tools that can record your session including conferencing apps like Kaltura.
• Please upload your presentation in a .mp4 or .mov video file to the designated Box folder that was sent to you in your session acceptance email, by August 1st.

For additional questions about these sessions please contact the Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence.

Concurrent sessions will be recorded and posted on the ETE YouTube Channel if you provided approval in your conference proposal.

There are many options for parking at the Conference. For options, please review the Parking webpage.

When moderating a breakout session at the ETE Conference, your primary job is to help the session start and end on time. As you bring the attendees to order when it is time to begin, please take 30 seconds to introduce yourself (name, position at USU, member of the ETE Committee, etc.) and then read the "Moderator Information" located in the room for that session. The "Moderator Information" Packet will be clearly labeled and located on the podiums or computer stands in each room. After reading turn the floor over to the presenter and move to the rear of the room. You'll also need to record the number of attendees at the session and keep an eye on the time. Put your hand up to notify the presenter when there are 5 minutes remaining, and again when there is 1 minute remaining to cue the presenter that they are nearly out of time. When time is up, return to the front of the room to take the floor, thank the presenter, and excuse the attendees to move on to the next session.

For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Chris Babits at chris.babits@usu.edu

The Exhibit Hall for the ETE Conference will be in the Sunburst Lounge (TSC 236). All booths will be located here as it is a high-traffic area for the conference. The conference will run from 8 am – 5:00 pm, and the Exhibit Hall will be open from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm.

• Plan to setup your booth no later than 12:00pm. Booths should be cleared by 5:30 pm the day of the event.
• We anticipate that peak visiting time will occur between 1pm-2pm (during lunch). Please have someone available to answer questions during this time.
• If you would like to have more of a presence at the conference, you may set up earlier. The area will have increased foot traffic from 9 am to 11 am as well.

ETE will provide:

• One table (3’ x 8’)
• Two chairs
• Access to power for monitors or other electronics (when requested)

You will need to provide:

• Computer (if applicable)
• Projector or flat screen monitor (if applicable)
• Any other handouts, swag, or materials you might need
• Easel (if applicable)
• Signage
• Tablecloth

Please remember to register for the conference if you are hosting a booth, and you are welcome to eat lunch in the TSC Ballroom as well.

For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Jill Williams at jill.williams@usu.edu