JTELSS Activity Framework

Thematic workshops cover one or multiple wide or narrow areas of TEL research or practice, subdomains within the TEL field. The topics of the workshops change year by year, driven by community interest. Some of the most common topics are listed below.

Methodological workshops focus on different research methodologies that can be applied in various contexts of TEL research, such as systematic reviews, design-based research, statistics for TEL, field studies, and many others.

Soft-skills workshops focus on developing research-related soft skills, such as well-being, academic writing, data visualization, dissemination & communication, or presentation skills.

Informal learning sessions encourage active participation and allow participants to present their work, bring up their questions and challenges, without any restriction to specific topics. These sessions play a key role in developing strong ties in the community, contributing to the social atmosphere of the event. The following informal learning sessions are usually offered by the organization team: Ice-breaker, Pecha Kucha, Pitch and Poster session, Game Night, and Speed Mentoring.

Career workshops usually target late-stage PhD candidates and focus on opportunities for PhD graduates in both academia and business.

As dedicated organizers of JTELSS, we are committed to providing unparalleled learning and networking opportunities. In our ongoing efforts to enhance the summer school experience, unless covered by volunteer submissions, we will actively seek and invite accomplished lecturers to deliver specialized workshops covering diverse aspects such as relevant TEL topics, research methodology, career planning, and more.

Keynotes presented by established researchers cover central themes as well as frontiers topics. Keynote speakers are selected and invited by the organization team. It is not possible to propose lectures or keynote sessions. Since 2018, it was decided to accept only interactive workshops via the open call, removing the lecture category from the open submission process, while at the same time increasing the number of keynotes and managing the speakers by drafting process centrally through invitation.