Canadian Musculoskeletal Conference 2021
Thank-you for agreeing to be a speaker at the Canadian Musculoskeletal Conference.
The conference organizers have requested that all presentations be pre-recorded with live Q&A.
This web page will guide you through a series of tasks for your live digital presentation. Please complete all the tasks by the deadlines listed below.
Schedule Your Platform Orientation & Technical Meeting
Due
Now
- Review the digital platform and its functionality for your live Q&A
- Explain the technical requirements and process for livestreaming your presentation recording
Prepare Your Presentation
Due
November 15
Please use the information below to prepare your presentation for recording.
Slide Format & Mandatory Slides
University of Toronto Accreditation conditions require that all presenters/speakers must include a disclosure slide and learning objectives slide at the beginning of their presentation, stating all real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or lack thereof and verbally notify the audience. Download Slide Template (PPT)
Copyright
Content for PowerPoint presentations, websites and printed materials should not contain copyright-protected work. However, if the materials are deemed essential, the application of Fair Dealing may apply.
Patient Confidentiality
All presentations must comply with patient confidentiality agreements. Patient names should not be used, and images must not contain identifiable features (e.g., institutional location of scan, date of scan, patient date of birth, MRN, photography that shows facial or other identifiable features etc.).
Record & Submit your presentation
Due
November 15
Recording Powerpoint (Windows)
The following resources will help you record your PowerPoint on Windows:
Recording Powerpoint (Mac)
The following resources will help you record your PowerPoint on a Mac:
Recording in Zoom
You can also record your presentation directly using zoom.
After reviewing the above requirements and ensuring your presentation has included the 2 mandatory slides, please submit your presentation by uploading it through this portal. Please ensure the title of the transfer, and the title of your presentation file is named: CMC-firstname-lastname so we are able to easily track it.
Day of LIVE Program
Due
November 20
24 hours in advance of the conference, you will receive a calendar invite and an email with a presenter link for your unique session(s). This link must be used to access your session. Any other links will not provide you access as the presenter.
30 Minutes prior to the start of your session open the presenter link. We will then conduct a final technical check and test your presentation, audio and video set up.
When the session starts, we will play your recorded video with your video/audio disabled. After it has played, you will enable your video/audio to answer the questions from the audience live.
The resources below will ensure your presentation is compatible with the platform and runs smoothly.
Equipment
- A stable high-speed internet connection – a wired ethernet connection rather than WiFi is recommended
- A headset with built-in microphone
- Webcam
- Adequate lighting
Please remember to use a Chrome Browser; ensure you download this in advance if you do not have it installed. Other browsers will cause technical issues.
Video & Audio Tips
- Silence any ringers or notifications, close your door, alert co-workers, or family members that you can’t be disturbed
- Make ‘eye-contact’ whenever possible. Don’t read your presentation script off the screen
- Be more expressive than you would be in a traditional lecture (due to less nonverbal cues)
- Prepare a glass of water so you will not need to get up during your presentation
- Ensure your laptop is plugged in