Technology Displays

What are they?

A technology display is a one-day "booth-style" display; that provides technology coordinators, other educational technology staff and educators of all positions with an opportunity to showcase their technology expertise. It is intended that these displays showcase technology support and emerging technology ideas, strategies and initiatives to address general and specific technology-related support issues in alignment with the Conference strands of Emerging Technology and Technology, Infrastructure, Planning and Support.

While it is important to share experiences with new technologies, these displays are not intended to promote products and should instead focus on lessons learned with emerging technologies. Presenters are encouraged to keep displays as vendor neutral as possible.

When is the deadline to submit?

The deadline to submit a proposal is Wednesday, October 8, 2008 and applicants who have submitted proposals marked "complete" will be reviewed and scored during the month of October. Applicants will be notified of successful or rejected proposals by late November 2008.

What are the benefits?

Each technology display team may consist of up to two (2) presenters. Both presenters receive:

• Complimentary registration and meal tickets for all three (3) days of the Conference

The display team will receive:

• A $75 stipend to cover miscellaneous expenses. No additional funds will be provided for expenses that exceed the stipend.

What kind of space is provided?

Technology displays are arranged into 10' X 10' spaces and are located in Exhibit Hall C of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

What A/V is included with the space?

Each Technology Display will be a 10' X 10' booth with 8' pipe and drape along the back of the display and 3' pipe and drape along the sides. eTech Ohio will provide the following equipment and services for each technology display:

• One 6' long, 30" high, covered and skirted table
• Two (2) side chairs
• Electricity*
• Internet connection for one (1) device
• 7" x 44" identification sign

*eTech Ohio will provide sufficient electricity to power what might typically run through one (1) outlet in the home - one (1) laptop computer, one (1) LCD projector, small speakers (less than 50 watts) and/or a TV/DVD combo.

How can I submit a proposal for a technology display?

The deadline to submit a proposal for a conference session or display has now passed. Completed proposals will be reviewed and scored during the month of October. Applicants will be notified of successful or rejected proposals by late November 2008.