About the Learning Together unConference
SFU LEARNING TOGETHER unCONFERENCE
The Learning Together unConference (LTuC) (previous name: Learning Together Conference (LTC)) is an annual event organized by SFU graduate students and faculty. LTuC showcases scholarship in a variety of educational topics, promotes graduate student research in Education and offers opportunities for presentations, workshops, and networking with peers. The topics of conference sessions can be as diverse as the communities that comprise our Faculty of Education.
Presentation Formats:
Possible ways to share in this dialogic cohort community building experience:
Experiential Session: (30-60minutes) are contemplative experiences guided by the student This type of session is not led in a lecture-type format, rather discussion questions or activities are offered, the intent of this session is the experience of practice.
Workshop Session: (45-60minutes) provide students the opportunity to dig deeper into a particular area of focus, offering small group dialogue opportunities with guided questions.
Input Session: (30-60minutes) provide students the opportunity to share where they are in their current research and studies and connect with participants for feedback. For example, what is interesting about this topic, what questions are now emerging around this topic?
Other offerings can include panel discussions, dialogues, performances, community sharing. Please share your topic or idea with educconf@sfu.ca with the email subject LTuC Submission.
Pre-recorded presentations are permitted, as long as the presenter(s) join the session to answer questions, and the video/material is prepared exclusively for this conference.
What to Present? Research Papers, Case Studies, Reports on Related Issues, Work-In-Progress…
Who is this conference for?
Attendance at this conference is open to everyone associated with Simon Fraser University, other post-secondary institutions, school districts and community members interested in educational and research activities occurring in Faculties of Education.
Conference Co-Hosts
SFU Faculty of Education
We are a global education leader engaged in research and scholarly inquiry, committed to advancing knowledge and dedicated to improving the practice of teaching and the learning experience.
Education Graduate Student Association (EGSA)
The Education Graduate Student Association (EGSA), run by volunteers from the education graduate student community, provides a considerable number of services that support the graduate student community. The EGSA also provides student representation to the faculty, advocating for student needs and concerns.
All graduate students from the Faculty are welcome to attend the association's monthly general meetings. We are seeking members to fill executive positions.
Visit the EGSA website for more information on upcoming meetings, past meeting minutes and how to get involved with the EGSA.
SFU Educational Review
The SFU Educational Review is an online journal operated by education grad students. Since its inception in 2007, its focus has been to highlight master and doctoral research in education. For grad students, this is a great opportunity to turn your conference presentation or course papers into published articles. For alumni, this is a great opportunity to publish a paper that draws on your dissertation and professional work.
