Annual Distance Teaching and Learning Conference Aug 8-10~Madison, WI

2012 Call for Proposals is now open!

Submit online by: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 4 pm (CST)

We invite you to submit your proposal(s) to present at the 28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, hosted in Madison, Wisconsin next August.

Lead sessions on the planning and management of distance education/training programs.

Share your research and expertise.

Network with other professionals in your field.

Distill essential knowledge/skills.

Demonstrate your successful course and/or training materials to others.

Guide interactive discussions with your colleagues.

Learn more about the presentation formats by selecting from the session types on the left menu.

Frequently asked questions

• How do I submit a proposal?

All proposals must be submitted online. Go to the "Create/edit Proposal" button on the left menu to create a login account.

• How many proposals may I submit?

You may submit multiple proposals. If you are accepted for more than one proposal, you are eligible foronly one discounted registration.

EdMedia - Call for Presentations: June 26 - June 29, 2012 - Denver, CO, USA

EdMedia--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications is an international conference, organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Call for Presentations : December 12, 2011

This annual conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia and telecommunications/distance education.

EdMedia, the premiere international conference in the field, spans all disciplines and levels of education and annually attracts more than 1,500 leaders in the field from over 70 countries. For a list, see: Countries @ EdMedia.

We invite you to attend EdMedia and submit proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, tutorials, workshops, posters/demonstrations, corporate showcases/demos, and SIG discussions. The Conference Review Policy requires that each proposal will be peer-reviewed by for inclusion in the conference program, proceedings book, and online proceedings available on EdITLib - Education and Information Technology Digital Library.

TOPICS

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following major topics as they relate to the educational and developmental aspects of multimedia/hypermedia and telecommunications. Sub-topics listed here.

1. Infrastructure
2. Tools & Content-Oriented Applications
3. New Roles of the Instructor & Learner
4. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI/CHI)
5. Cases & Projects
6. Universal Web Accessibility
7. Indigenous Peoples & Technology

PRESENTATION CATEGORIES

The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.

• Keynote Speakers
• Invited Panels/Speakers
• Papers
• Panels
• Student Panels
• Posters/Demonstrations
• Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations
• Workshops
• Roundtables
• Symposia
• Virtual Papers

The 9th Annual SLATE Conference ~ October 13-14, 2011 in Chicago, IL.

The 9th Annual SLATE Conference will be held on October 13-14, 2011 in Chicago, IL. This conference has become a premier event in the Midwest and has attracted participants from around the world in higher-ed, K-12, government, and the corporate sector. Realizing that everyone has the same challenges and issues (no matter the platform) this conference reaches out to institutions and individuals that are using and supporting technology and web-based teaching tools tools such as Blackboard’s family of products (WebCT, Angel), along with Moodle or other open source systems. Here is your opportunity to share your experiences and expertise with friends and colleagues and learn from each other.

Call for Papers
We invite submissions for presentations, panel discussions, or working group activities (now through July 15, 2011) which can cover a broad range of topics that relate to best practices, innovative, engaging, and pedagogically sound uses of technology in teaching and learning, etc. The conference theme of “build it better,” hopes to ask the next question, explore new possibilities, and develop sound models that can be implemented in online, distance education, and classroom instruction.

Some of the topics presented in past conferences included:

• Using Podcasting to Meet the Needs of Millennial Students
• Platform-Independent Course Design
• Teaching Writing Using Blogs and Wikis
• Student GPA and Course Delivery Methods
• Using Technology Tools to Ensure Faculty Success
• Online Assessment Strategies
• Using Your CMS as a Retention Tool

2011 UPCEA Central Region Conference ~ Oct 12-14 ~ Clayton, MO

Finding Opportunities in Crisis

Proposals should focus on the following areas (related topics will also be considered): Finding opportunities in crisis Programming innovations Doing what matters for your institution Leading regional economic recovery Outreach and engagement Adapting to legislative changes Distance Education across state lines Marketing and strategic business planning Please submit proposal (175-word maximum) no later than June 3, 2011. Priority will be given to proposals based on successful and practical solutions that can be replicated. Be sure to include session title, presenter(s), brief session description for program purposes, contact information, institutional affiliation and a 2-3 sentence biography of each presenter. Presenters will be notified no later than July 1, 2011.

WCET Annual Conference ~ October 26-29 ~ Denver, CO

Deadline for submissions: March 25, 2011

Session Selection Criteria

WCET conference sessions are recognized for bringing together diverse perspectives and ideas and for being forward-thinking. Attendees find the program valuable because the sessions provide actionable information addressing issues facing higher education today and balanced with presentations by thought leaders that challenge the e-learning community to look forward to new issues on the horizon. Interactive group discussions invite ideas and sharing by all which creates a valuable opportunity for networking. The diverse session formats, ideas, and presenters are what makes the conference distinctive and a worthwhile investment for attendees.

A Community Forum is available for finding co-presenters and for idea exchanges.

The Program Committee looks for sessions that may include:
Actionable information- practical applications an attendee can bring back to their institution.
Sessions that include multiple perspectives. Examples include panels with speakers from different roles within an institution, panelists with varying viewpoints, proprietary and non-profit institution panelists, or perhaps a session with a course designer, faculty member, and a student.
Sessions that address a genuine challenge.
Problem-solving discussions around a timely topic such as federal policy implications, managing online education, adopting ADA standards, etc.
Sharing of expertise such as research based findings, innovative uses of technology, emerging strategies, or demonstrated outcomes.

Washington Interactive Technologies Conference ~ August 17-19, 2011 ~ Reston, Virginia

Key Dates:

• Deadline to Submit Abstracts: March 23, 2011
• Notification of Acceptance: April 6, 2011

Abstracts for presentations from knowledgeable professionals in industry, government, military, and academia are solicited to provide presentations which would be part of a comprehensive conference program on the latest learning technologies as they are being applied to training, education and job performance improvement, including ways to implement technology, descriptions of education and technical skills applications, e-Learning, Enterprise Management, Instructional Systems Design, Mobile Computing, Gaming and Simulation for Training and Job Performance Improvement, New Technologies & the Marketplace, together with Knowledge Management systems.

Illinois Faculty Summer Institute ~ May 16-19 ~ Urbana

Faculty Summer Institute (FSI) is a 4-day conference for higher education instructors and other professionals. Participants come from Illinois state universities, community colleges, private institutions, and out-of-state universities. FSI offers presentations, workshops, and hands-on training involving the latest technological advances in education. Participants may choose to exclusively follow one of three tracks, or attend any session in any track. They may also choose to participate in a Learning Team, in which a group of up to 15 people meet 3 times during the week to focus on one specific aspect of technology or software. Two new options this year are Discovery Labs and Headliner Workshops.


Key Dates
Call for Proposals Opens: Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Call for Proposals Closes: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Proposals Approved & Presenters Notified by: Friday, April 1, 2011
Conference Registration Opens: Friday, April 1, 2011
Acceptance by Presenters/Facilitators: Friday, April 8, 2011
FSI Conference: May 16-19, 2011