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Call for Presenters

The conference committee invites you to propose a presentation, a workshop or a panel.

Your topic will relate to the following (or other) areas:

  • Strengthening the NZSL teaching workforce
  • Teaching NZSL for specific purposes/ groups
  • Diversity in NZSL teaching and learning
  • Technology for NZSL teaching and learning
  • Assessment of NZSL skills
  • Teaching NZSL in schools
  • NZSL learning resources

Presentation formats

  • Presentation, 30 mins
    • Present information, ideas, experience or research.
    • The 30 minutes includes 5-10 mins for questions.
  • Workshop, 60 mins
    • A workshop includes introduction of a topic, with audience participation such as discussion or group activity to explore the topic.
  • Panel, 60 mins
    • Panels usually involve a facilitator and 4 - 5 panel members. Panel members give a prepared, brief presentation explaining their point of view about one topic. Then there are questions and discussion from the audience.
    • An effective panel has a person coordinating the panel members before the conference to make sure they each prepare different points and do not repeat each others points too much. 

Submitting a presentation

Please complete the Presentation Submission Form below.

Important deadline dates:

Wednesday 20th January 2027

To submit your application, please complete the form and return it to us by 20 January 2027.

Monday 15th February 2027

You will be notified whether your presentation has been accepted by 15 February 2027.

Monday 7th July 2027

Please submit your PowerPoint presentation and any handouts by 7 July 2027.

Contact

If you have any questions or ideas about doing a presentation or workshop, you are welcome to email us at conference@nzslta.org.nz.

Video submissions in NZSL

Upload your video clip to YouTube with the visibility set to Unlisted, then email us the YouTube link.

Other information

All conference presenters will cover their own registration, travel and accommodation.

Presentation Submission Form

Presenter/s details:

About you: Presenter/s biographical information

Provide a brief statement about yourself, background, current employment or community roles relevant to this presentation.

Max 80 words (can be in bullet points) or 1 minute NZSL video clip. (required)

Type of presentation
Equipment needed
Presentation language/s