The Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) wishes to recognize excellence and innovation in advancing Team-Based Learning (TBL) through research and scholarly publications and therefore announces the 2020 Best Paper Awards. TBLC will award two awards in the following categories:
Best Scholarship paper (systematic, literature or integrative review; theoretical framework; methodological; or discussion)
Best Research paper (primary research assessing TBL components, processes or outcomes, or establishing best practices; quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods)
Articles nominated for this award must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal in the last two calendar years (2019 or 2018), be consistent with the entire TBL process, and align with the mission of the TBLC. At least one author must be a member of the TBLC and one author must be registered to attend the 2020 TBLC meeting to accept the award.
The Team-Based Learning Collaborative would like to remind you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 19th Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon from March 14-17th, 2020, at the Hilton Portland Downtown.
We invite you to submit abstracts for either poster or brief oral round table presentations on any topic relevant to team-based learning. Although there will be no limit on the number of poster presentations, the number of brief oral round table presentations will be limited. The Program Committee will review all abstracts for relevance to team-based learning and will determine which are appropriate for poster and brief oral round table presentations.
We are asking for abstracts for three different tracks:
Fundamentals For novices to TBL to help them learn the essential skills to get a TBL program started at their own institution. An example might include an oral presentation on facilitation techniques or a poster on “How to Write Good Readiness Assurance Tests”
Innovations For those who are experienced with TBL to provide information about experiences with particular types of courses or learners or new or innovative techniques. An example might include a poster titled “A TBL Science Course for 9th Graders” or an oral presentation on “How to Start a Web-Based TBL Course”.
Research/Scholarship For those interested in presenting findings from educational research or research studies about TBL. Research submissions may be from descriptive, semi-quantitative (e.g., survey results), or quantitative (e.g., experimental) research. An example might be a poster entitled “Getting a research program started in your TBL course” or an oral presentation on “Evidence of standardized test performance gains in Pharmacy students following implementation of a TBL curriculum”.
We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for the following oral presentations:
ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Authors are invited to present their research results in an oral presentation. These oral presentations will be 20 minutes in duration, including 10 minutes for the research summary and 10 minutes for a discussion with the audience.
ORAL FOCUS SESSIONS Authors are invited to present innovations or applications of TBL that are not research-based. These sessions will help bring creative innovations and new topics of growing interest to the annual meeting. These sessions will be 20 minutes in duration, including 10 minutes to frame the topic of discussion and 10 minutes for a discussion with the audience.
Submission Instructions:
1. Abstracts should be 300 words or less in length • Research presentation template: Introduction, methods, results, conclusion • Focus session template: Description of the problem or issue, proposed solutions or approaches, limitations 2. References are NOT required for these submissions 3. Criteria for review will include: • Importance/significance of the topic • Generalizability/Transferability of information for use at other institutions • Clarity of the abstract Please note that Wifi will NOT be available for focus sessions. Please be sure to plan accordingly.
This year we are encouraging poster presentations in an updated size and format. Presenters are being encouraged to explore an updated poster format that includes a headline with major findings, a bulleted list of important research information, and a QR code that links to more information.
Please visit www.TBLCAbstract.org to submit an abstract. Please note that the first time you enter the site, you will be required to create a user profile.
Deadline for submission: October 15, 2019
While we are open to all TBL-related submissions, we are particularly eager to receive submissions focused on non-medical applications of TBL. We look forward to receiving your submissions and hope to see you in Portland in 2020!
The Team-Based Learning Collaborative would like to invite you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 19th annual meeting in Portland, Oregon from March 14-17th, 2020, at the Hilton Portland Downtown. We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for the following oral presentations:
ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Authors are invited to present their research results in an oral presentation. These oral presentations will be 20 minutes in duration, including 10 minutes for the research summary and 10 minutes for a discussion with the audience.
ORAL FOCUS SESSIONS Authors are invited to present innovations or applications of TBL that are not research-based. These sessions will help bring creative innovations and new topics of growing interest to the annual meeting. These sessions will be 20 minutes in duration, including 10 minutes to frame the topic of discussion and 10 minutes for a discussion with the audience.
Submission Instructions:
Abstracts should be 300 words or less in length
Research presentation template: Introduction, methods, results, conclusion
Focus session template: Description of the problem or issue, proposed solutions or approaches, limitations
References are NOT required for these submissions
Criteria for review will include:
Importance/significance of the topic
Generalizability/Transferability of information for use at other institutions
Clarity of the abstract
Please note that Wifi will NOT be available for focus sessions. Please be sure to plan accordingly.
Please visit www.TBLCAbstract.org to submit your abstract. Please note that the first time you enter the site, you will be required to create a user profile
Deadline for submission: October 15, 2019.
While we are open to all TBL-related submissions, we are particularly eager to receive submissions focused on non-medical applications of TBL. We look forward to receiving your submissions and hope to see you in Portland in 2020!
Thank you, Sarah Lerchenfeldt, MD Chair, TBLC 2020 Program Committee
As a reminder, the deadline for workshop abstracts for the 2020 TBLC meeting in Portland, Oregon from March 14-17, 2020 is July 15, 2019.
Proposals are to be submitted in the format requested through the online abstract submission site. Workshops are currently being accepted in three tracks: Fundamentals, Innovations and Applications, and Scholarship and Research.
*UPDATED FOR 2020* Please note that workshops do not need to be presented in TBL format.
Please note that there will be other opportunities to submit topics and research for consideration during the meeting. Watch your email for calls for posters as well as research presentation roundtable discussion topics. If you have any questions or problems with your workshop submission, please send them to at support@tblcadmin.org.
The Team-Based Learning Collaborative extends a warm welcome to join them for their 19th annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, March 14-17, 2020 at the Hilton Portland Downtown.
Abstracts are currently welcomed for Workshop presentation formats.
Workshops will be accepted within one of three tracks and need not necessarily be presented in TBL format:
Fundamentals Track
Innovations & Applications track
Scholarship & Research Track
Fundamentals Track
Learners will acquire knowledge and skills for implementation of effective TBL. Target audience: educators with less than 3 years’ experience using TBL or educators who want to become more effective in practicing the essentials of TBL.
Innovations and Applications Track
Learners will acquire knowledge and skills for using TBL in specific educational settings or in a specific academic discipline. Creative innovations that remain consistent with TBL principles are encouraged.
Target audience: educators who are currently using TBL and who desire to improve their practice by interacting with those in similar educational roles, disciplines, or settings.
Scholarship and Research Track
Learners will acquire knowledge and skills to critically evaluate the educational process and outcomes of TBL. Workshops emphasizing either qualitative or quantitative research methods are preferred.
Target audience: educators who want to study the TBL process and communicate findings in a scholarly manner, e.g. peer-reviewed publications.
Requirements to be included in workshop proposal
Title of workshop
Organizer and co-leaders: for each person who will facilitate the workshop, submit name, degree, institution, email, phone, and qualifications for leading the workshop. Designate one person to communicate with the program committee. Please note that only registered participants will be listed within the final Conference Program.
Purpose and rationale of the workshop (Workshops proposed for fundamentals track ONLY: Submit learners’ evaluations of a previous workshop you have done on this topic.)
Specific learning objectives of the workshop (behavioral)
Intended audience
Format: the method that leaders will use during the workshop; include description of how essential elements of TBL will be incorporated.
Detailed schedule of workshop activities, with each segment in minutes, including breaks (assume total duration of 120 minutes).
Advance assignments for participants (optional)
Audio-visual requirements: provide a list. NOTE: This will be confirmed by the Admin Planning Team as to availability.
Number of participants: provide the maximum number you will accept
Proposals are to be submitted online using the online submission form found here by July 15, 2020.
If you have any questions or problems with your workshop submission, please send them to at support@tblcadmin.org.
The Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) wishes to support and encourage research and scholarship in Team-Based Learning (TBL), and therefore announces the 2020 research grant program.
All TBLC members of at least two years are eligible to submit a grant proposal. Preference will be given to new projects and must be relevant to the mission of TBLC. The results of funded projects must be presented at a future TBLC meeting. The initial funding award will be announced via email, and at the 2020 TBLC meeting in Portland, Oregon.
The Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) wishes to support and encourage research and scholarship in Team-Based Learning (TBL), and therefore announces the 2020 research grant program.
All TBLC members of at least two years are eligible to submit a grant proposal. Preference will be given to new projects and must be relevant to the mission of TBLC. The results of funded projects must be presented at a future TBLC meeting. The initial funding award will be announced via email, and at the 2020 TBLC meeting in Portland, Oregon.
At the 2019 Annual Meeting in Tampa, TBLC offered the five workshops required for the Fundamentals Certificate. In order to receive the TBLC Fundamentals Certificate, you will need to have completed the 5 fundamentals workshops and filled out the application form here. You will receive your certificate when both the form and $25 payment have been received by the TBLC Administrative office. If you weren’t aware of the Fundamentals workshops offered at the meeting or weren’t able to attend the sessions to complete your certificate, TBLC will be offering all five workshops at the 2020 Meeting in Portland, Oregon! This includes:
• Fundamental Principles and Practices of TBL • Creating an Effective TBL Module • Evaluating Multiple Choice Questions for Readiness Assurance Tests and Application Activities • Improving Facilitation Skills for a TBL Classroom • Peer Feedback and Evaluation More information about the certificate and each of the workshops can be found on our website here.
