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Panels
Panel sessions provide the opportunity to present ideas and stimulate
discussion across a wide range of topics, covering new and controversial
areas that will interest, excite, and enlighten members of the human-
computer interaction community. Panels are the forum for discussing
emerging user trends and technologies, debating technical and creative
controversies, and sharing diverse viewpoints.
Any researcher, practitioner, or user with a compelling idea is encouraged to
submit a panel proposal. This is an opportunity to bring focus to a range of
issues that matter and to provide insight and understanding to the conference
audience.
Categories
CHI '95 panel sessions are 90 minutes in length and can take many forms.
Some of these forms are listed below, but others will be considered.
Round Table
A moderator is responsible for balancing time and for
formulating questions and directing discussions among 3 to 4 experts in a
specific area of interest. This format works well for assessing the state of
the art or analyzing current trends.
Controversy
Panelists offer controversial opinions on a particular issue or
set of questions. Three to four panel speakers state their viewpoints in 8 to
10 minutes each, then the session is opened to questions from the panel
chair and the audience.
Comparison
Similarly to the controversy format, a comparison panel
focuses on a particular topic with the panelists representing different
viewpoints. Unlike the controversy panel, however, this format emphasizes
comparing, rather than debating, the merits of various concepts, techniques
or approaches.
Special Sessions
These are panels that don't fit the traditional format.
Special panels can move beyond the research community to focus on
historical perspective, humor, hip, or hype. Many of the most successful
panel sessions have created a unique framework for the session. For
example, the "legal debate" session at CHI '89 used only two �panelists�:
attorneys who argued opposing views on copyrighting user interfaces.
Topics
Panels can deal with any aspect of human-computer interaction. There have
been successful panels in past years on such diverse topics as graphical user
interface frameworks, interface evaluation, HCI predictions from science
fiction, and a post mortem examination of the MCC Human Interface
Project.
Review Process
Each panel proposal will be evaluated individually by each member of the
Panels Committee, a multi-disciplinary group of five or more people with
backgrounds in industry and academia. These evaluations will be used to
rank the proposals, and this ranking will be used to fill the available
positions in the CHI '95 program for panels.
The CHI '95 Panels Committee is looking for stimulating and timely
proposals with well-informed and engaging panelists. Controversy is
encouraged as are unique and diverse subjects. Contributors are encouraged
to discuss panel topics and formats with the one of the Panels Co-Chairs
before submitting proposals.
Panels and special sessions are selected based upon several criteria. A good
panel is one which:
- Covers important and critical subject matter.
- Appeals to a broad audience of HCI professionals.
- Showcases new insights or raises questions for the audience.
- Provides an effective and exciting format for presenting material
- Conveys the best available technical expertise.
- Avoids commercial promotion of specific products or companies.
Your panel proposal is your way of 'selling' your panel to the CHI
Conference Panels Committee. Try to demonstrate how and why the panel
you are proposing will be an exciting addition to the CHI '95 program.
Format
Summary
Prepare a two-page summary of the panel. The summary should
include the panel title, the names and affiliations of the panelists, an
overview of the panel topic and issues, and a summary of each panelist's
position. This summary must be prepared in the Conference Proceedings format
and will be published in the CHI '95 Conference Companion
if the panel is accepted.
Proposal
Prepare a 5- to 6-page panel proposal for purposes of review.
The proposal should include the following:
- A description of the panel topic, stating the compelling issues or
topics to be discussed and their relevance to the field of human-computer
interaction (one page maximum).
- Background material and reference lists appropriate to the panel's
subject.
- A description of the panel category (for example: round table,
controversy, etc.) stating how and why this would be an effective means of
presenting the information (one page maximum).
- One-page summary description of panel participants, including
names, affiliations, phone numbers and E-mail addresses, individual
qualifications, and a brief statement of what each will contribute to the panel
(e.g., their points of view on the panel topic). You must also indicate in
this summary that each panelist has agreed to be a member of this panel.
- A compilation of position statements by each panelist. You should
work with each panelist to prepare a position statement outlining his or her
viewpoint or contribution to the panel topic. Position statements should be
no more than one-half page each. All panel members must agree to the
publication of these statements if the panel is accepted.
Upon Acceptance
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by the end of November
1994.
The two-page summaries of accepted panels will be published in the CHI
'95 Conference Companion. Electronic versions will be published on a CD-
ROM. The primary author of each accepted panel will receive an Author Kit
with detailed instructions on how to submit both the camera-ready copy and
the electronic version of the summary. These materials are due on January
6, 1995.
Authors of accepted panels are responsible for coordinating with one of the
Panels Co-Chairs concerning Audio-Visual needs. Panel organizers are also
responsible for working with their panelists to make sure the panelists are
prepared for participating in the panel. Depending on the type of
presentation, the panel organizer may also be responsible for helping
panelists coordinate their preparations.
Additional Information
Successful panel sessions often depart from the usual. Feel free to contact
one of the Panels Co-Chairs to discuss your ideas.
Checklist for Submissions
Every year some submissions are returned without review because the
authors failed to follow the guidelines established by the conference
committee. Don't let this happen to you! Please follow the steps in this
checklist in preparing your submission, and double-check that you have met
all the requirements before sending.
- Read the General Submission Instructions.
- Note that submissions must be in English, and that electronic mail or
FAX submissions will not be accepted.
- Fill out the Standard Cover Sheet.
- Fill out the Planning Information Sheet.
- Prepare a two-page summary in the Conference Proceedings format
for publication, as described above.
- Prepare the panel proposal for review, as described above.
- Be sure that your submission contains no proprietary or confidential
material. Submission of video or pictures of identifiable people should be
done only with the understanding that responsibility for the collection of
appropriate permissions rests with the submitter, not CHI '95.
- Collect the Standard Cover Sheet, the Planning Information Sheet,
and the proposal, in the order given, in a packet, and make seven copies.
Use 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper.
- Make sure each copy of the packet is STAPLED, not loose or held
by clips.
- You may include a self-addressed reply postcard which will be
mailed to acknowledge receipt of your submission.
- Send the seven copies of your submission packet, and the reply
postcard, to the Panels Chair at
the Send To address. Be sure to
allow enough time for your submission to arrive by the
indicated Deadline.
Keith Instone // instone@acm.org // 94-12-06