Studios Submission Guidelines

How TEI'10 Studios align with the conference program?

The goal of TEI10 Studio program is to provide a hands-on workshop experience for as many conference attendees as is possible given the number of accepted proposals, available facilities at our host institution, and the interests of conference attendees. To support this goal, TEI'10 Studios will be held on Tuesday January 26, 2009 during a reserved time track.

Examples of TEI'10 Studio Topics

• Programming, paper, and paint.
• Making digital music with mundane objects.
• Connections between computing and clay.
• Smart tangibles.
• New techniques for display surfaces.
• Sketching in hardware.
• Tools for toy designers.
• Microcontroller mayhem.
• Prototyping - from cardboard to 3D printing.
• What can I do with an RFID in my shoe or on my hat?
• Making the stuff in my purse talk to what's in my backpack.
• Beyond circuit bending: what you can make from things you break.
• Electronic wearables from recycled materials.
• New toolkits for hot widgets.
• Open Source Design.
• Going Wireless.

How will the TEI'10 Studios integrate into the conference schedule?

TEI'10 Studios will run for four to six hours on the second day of the conference. Each Studio will accommodate a maximum of 15 participants . In cases where it is feasible, Studios may have slightly higher or lower enrollments. Studios are only open to people who have registered for both the TEI'10 conference and the Studio session. Studios are a forum to engage participants in hands-on processes. Discussions are acceptable components of Studios, but should not dominate the allocated time.

The Studio players

Studio Organizer(s): those who submit successful Studio proposals are responsible for the organization, instruction and presentation during the Studio Session.
Please see below for additional details about the role of the Studio Organizer.
Studio Participants: people who register and attend the TEI'10 conference and elect to participate in a Studio session.
Studios Chairs: are responsible for the overall management of the Studio program including the allocation of facility resources.

What is the TEI'10 Studio proposal process?

TEI Studio review process

The review process will take into account the organizers ability to clearly articulate a plan for a Studio that will lead to a rich hands-on experience and provoke discussion of TEI-related issues in a 4 or 6 hour time slot. Additional criteria are: the expected community interest level in the topic, available equipment, and how the topics and processes covered complement the other Studio offerings. The Studios Chairs may request that organizers of submissions that are similar in topic offer a joint Studio. The Studios Chairs and review board will evaluate the proposals on the criteria listed above.

Proposal notification date: October 20, 2009

Organizers of accepted Studios will receive instructions on how to submit the final, camera-ready document by its due date: December 1, 2009.

Required proposal components and format

The proposal must be submitted as two documents written according to the ACM Extended Abstract formatting guidelines . For sample ACM Extended Abstract templates, click on the link under each document description below.

Document 1 (3 pages maximum):

• Studio Description Document Part 1: Studio Abstract (150 words maximum).
• Studio Description Document Part 2: Detailed Studio proposal description.
• Studio Description Document Part 3: Studio topics to be covered.
• Studio Description Document Part 4: Studio learning goals.
• Studio Description Document Part 5: Studio supporting Web documents.

This ACM formatted Studio description document template contains detailed descriptions and examples of the expected contents for each part.

Document 2 (3 pages maximum):

• Studio Logistics Document Part 1: Studio coordinator information (100 words each maximum).
• Studio Logistics Document Part 2: Proposed schedule.
• Studio Logistics Document Part 3: Bill of materials.
• Studio Logistics Document Part 4: Estimated budget.
• Studio Logistics Document Part 5: Required equipment.

This ACM formatted Studio logistics document template contains detailed descriptions and examples the expected contents for each part.

Submit your work here!

Studio registration fees

The Studio organizers will pay standard TEI conference rates. The first two organizers listed on a Studio proposal will not be required to pay any additional Studio fees if Studios ultimately cost conference attendees an additional charge. Additional organizers listed after the first two will, like all other participants, pay the applicable registration fee on top of TEI conference costs. These fees, if necessary, will be determined once proposals have been accepted. This site will post the expected fees for studios as that information becomes available after October 20, 2009. All participants of Studios will be people who registered for at least one day of the TEI conference.

Organizer responsibilities: before the conference

Organizers are expected to:

• Arrange for the delivery of Studio materials that the proposal indicated would be made available by the organizers (options include bringing items in-person or exploring shipping processes). Mailed materials should be sent to the TEI'10 Studios Chairs per instructions provided to the organizers of accepted proposals.
• Prepare for 12 to 15 participants regardless of the participant number reflected on the Studio pre-registration lists.
• Develop a final agenda of Studio activities and discuss it with TEI'10 Studios Chairs.
• Publicize their Studios: organizers of an accepted Studio are encouraged to set up and maintain their own web page in which they provide further and updated information about their Studio. These pages will be linked from the official TEI Studio website.

Studio organizer responsibilities at the conference At the Studio, the organizer is responsible for setting up the hands-on activity before the session. Depending on the set-up required, this may entail missing part of conference program as needed to prepare for certain Studios. The organizers are responsible for leading discussions and sustaining participation. Studio organizers will be expected to present the results of the Studio at the final day of the TEI'10 conference. The presentation can be in the form of a poster, interactive demo, video, or appropriate installation. TEI'10 Studios Chairs and student volunteers will assist with set up as necessary.

Studio organizer responsibilities after the conference

It is expected that Studio results will be communicated to a larger audience. In addition to any Studio presentations organizers offer during the final day of the conference, organizers will make material available about the Studio for public consumption. This material can range from online photos and videos, design documents and/or schematics, a blog, or a report for publication in an ACM Bulletin or a similar venue..

For additional information please see read our FAQ, or contact the Studios Chairs at: tei10studios@media.mit.edu.

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