Sessions structure

Lecture session structure is designed to allow all the audience to digest the new information and understand the subject. Our structure is optimized to maximize the breadth and depth of the presented information based on feedback from our audience. Our most recent session structure is described in what follows.

Introduction and applications

Each session starts with an introduction to the topic, discussions on the importance of the subject, connections with other theories or subjects and real world applications. This section provides a general overview of the subject and allows all the audiences from different backgrounds to better understand the problem statement and the rest of the session.

Problem statement

After providing an introduction on the subject, the presentation continues with an exact definition of the problem which is going to be discussed through the session. This exact problem statement directs the rest of the presentation and it is expected that, by the end of the session, all the audience can apply the covered materials to solve similar problems.

Preliminary topics and discussions

Before going over the theories and the main focus of the session, the presenter covers all the necessary backgrounds and tools that are required to understand the subject. These preliminary information include: required mathematical theorems and tools, specific definitions, assumptions, etc.

Explanation of the theories with interactive examples

This is the main section of the presentation which focuses on the main subject, the relevant theories and discussions. To help with understanding the subject and to have a feedback from the audience, the theories and materials presented in this section are discussed with interactive exercises. Through these exercises, the presenter can help and guide the audience to provide a better understanding of the subject.

In-class exercises

In addition to the interactive exercises that are discussed with the theories, each session has some in-class exercises for a deeper understanding of the materials. The presenter can give some time to audience to work on in-class exercises and finally provide them with the answers. This section is one of the essential elements of Lecture structure which makes it different from normal talks and seminars.

Conclusions

The last section of each session is the conclusion, in which the presenter highlights the outcomes of the session, connections between the presented subject and other topics and final conclusions.