Dolores' List of CFPs

Communications in Information Literacy
http://www.comminfolit.org/

Submission deadline for inclusion in Fall 2007 issue: August 1, 2007. (Authors are encouraged to submit papers at any time,
however, as submissions are accepted throughout the year.)

CIL is a new, independent, professional, refereed electronic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, theory, and research in the area of information literacy. The journal is committed to the principles of information literacy as set forth by the Association of College and Research Libraries. Additionally, CIL is committed to the principles of open access for academic research.

The editors of CIL continually accept manuscripts for review. CIL seeks manuscripts on subject matter of interest to professionals in the area of higher education who are committed to advancing information literacy. Manuscripts may be theoretical, research-based, or of a practical nature. Some suggested topics include, but are by no means limited to:

-Definitions and standards for IL
-Pedagogies and learning theories
-Assessment
-Developing an IL strategy within your institution
-Designing an IL program
-Lesson planning
-Classroom instruction
-Online instruction
-Instructional competencies

It is recommended that prospective authors query the CIL editors before submitting their works, but it is not necessary. Prospective authors may query the Editors-in-Chief at:
editors@comminfolit.org

CIL is published twice annually, with Spring and Fall issues, and with some articles being published in advance of the journal as they complete the review process. This ensures timely publication of all new material.

Thank you for your interest in Communications in Information Literacy!

Stewart Brower and Chris Hollister, Editors-in-Chief

Christopher Hollister
Information Literacy Librarian
Oscar A. Silverman Undergraduate Library
112 Capen Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2944, ext. 267
Fax: (716) 645-3067
E-Mail: cvh2@buffalo.edu

ICLS2008 - 8th International Conference of the Learning Sciences
Utrecht, The Netherlands, from 24th until 28st of June, 2008

CONFERENCE THEME:
International Perspectives in the Learning Sciences: Cre8ing a Learning World

Conference website
http://www.isls.org/icls2008

1ST CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Submission of proposals is web based:
Deadline for submission: 19th of November 2007

The following contributions are welcomed:

1. Full Papers
2. Symposia
3. Interactive Sessions
4. Fire hose Sessions
5. Poster
6. Pre/conference Workshops
7. Doctoral Consortium

All submissions will be peer reviewed. You will be notified of acceptance/non acceptance by January 28, 2008. The final, camera ready copy is due by March 3, 2008.

Registration without contribution will be possible.

Looking forward to meeting you in Utrecht!

On behalf of the organizers, yours sincerely,
Prof dr. Paul A. Kirschner
Conference Chair

SITE 2008

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
International Conference

March 3-7, 2008 * Las Vegas, Nevada

(Riviera Hotel & Casino Convention Center)

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

** Submissions Due: Oct. 22, 2007 **

Organized by
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
http://site.aace.org/
and
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
http://www.aace.org/
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** What are your colleagues saying about SITE conferences? **
http://site.aace.org/conf/testimonials.htm

COLOR POSTER--SITE 2008 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Available to Print & Distribute (PDF to print; 200kb)
http://site.aace.org/conf/SITE08poster.pdf

>> CONTENTS & LINKS (details below) <<

1. Call for Papers and Submission & Presenter Guidelines, Deadline Oct. 22th:
http://site.aace.org/conf/call.htm
http://site.aace.org/conf/submitguide.htm
http://site.aace.org/conf/PresenterLounge

2. Scope & Major Topics: http://site.aace.org/conf/topics.htm

4. Presentation Categories: http://site.aace.org/conf/categories.htm
5. Proceedings & Paper Awards: http://site.aace.org/pubs/

6. Corporate Participation: http://site.aace.org/conf/corporate.htm
7. For Budgeting Purposes: http://site.aace.org/conf/rates.htm

8. Las Vegas: http://www.aace.org/conf/Cities/LasVegas
9. Deadlines: http://site.aace.org/conf/deadlines.htm

INVITATION:
SITE 2008 is the 19th annual conference of the Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education. This society represents individual
teacher educators and affiliated organizations of teacher educators in all
disciplines, who are interested in the creation and dissemination of
knowledge about the use of information technology in teacher education and
faculty/staff development. SITE is a society of AACE.

You are invited to participate in this international forum which offers
numerous opportunities to explore the research, development, and applications
in this important field. All proposals are peer reviewed.

SITE is the premiere international conference in this field and annually
attracts more than 1,200 leaders in the field from over 50 countries.

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To submit a proposal, complete the online form at:
http://site.aace.org/conf/submitguide.htm (online soon)

For Presentation and AV guidelines, see:
http://site.aace.org/conf/PresenterLounge
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PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:

* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers (Full & Brief)
* Posters/Demonstrations
* Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations
* Tutorials/Workshops
* Roundtables
* Symposia

SCOPE:
The Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advanced level
on all topics related to:

(1) the use of information technology in teacher education, and
(2) instruction about information technology in
* Preservice
* Inservice
* Graduate Teacher Education
* Faculty & Staff Development

Proposals which address the theory, research and applications as well as
describe innovative projects are encouraged.

MAJOR TOPICS

GENERAL TOPICS:
* Assessment and E-folios
* Corporate
* Distance/Flexible Education
* Electronic Playground
* Equity and Social Justice
* Evaluation and Research
* Information Technology Diffusion/Integration
* International
* Latino/Spanish Speaking Community
* Leadership
* New Possibilities with Information Technologies
* Graduate Education and Faculty Development
* Video Cases
* Web/Learning Communities
* Workforce Education

CONTENT AREA TOPICS:
* Art Education
* Human Languages Education
* Information Technology Education
* English Education
* Mathematics Education
* Middle School Education
* Science Education
* Social Studies Education
* Special Education/Assistive Technology
* Young Child Education

PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:
http://site.aace.org/conf/categories.htm
The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful
activities designed to facilitate the exchange of
ideas and information. These include
keynote and invited talks, paper presentations, roundtables,
poster/demonstrations, tutorials/workshops, panels, and corporate showcases.

PROCEEDINGS:
http://www.EdITLib.org
Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Technology and Teacher
Education Annual proceedings series. Books in this series serve as major
source documents indicating the current state of teacher education and
information technology. This proceedings will be published as a searchable
electronic book on CD-ROM.

The Annuals are internationally distributed through and archived in the
Education and Information Technology Digital Library, http://www.EdITLib.org.

First and second paper authors are limited to two papers published in the
Annual.

PAPER AWARDS:
http://site.aace.org/pubs/
All presented papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards within
several categories.

Award winning papers may be:
Invited for publication in the
- Journal of Technology and Teacher Education
(JTATE) (http://www.aace.org/pubs/jtate) or
- Online journal, Contemporary Issues in
Technology & Teacher Education (CITE) (http://www.citejournal.org/),

Highlighted in the:
- AACE online periodical AACE Journal (http://www.aace.org/pubs/aacej/), and
= Education and Information Technology Digital Library, http://www.EdITLib.org.

CORPORATE PARTICIPATION:
http://site.aace.org/conf/corporate.htm
A variety of opportunities are available to present research-oriented
papers, or to showcase and market your products
and services. For information about Corporate
Showcases (30 minutes) and Corporate
Demonstrations (2-hours, scheduled with the Poster/Demos),
click here.

FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES:
http://site.aace.org/conf/rates.htm
http://site.aace.org/conf/hotel.htm
The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants will be
approximately $295 (members); $340
(non-members). Registration includes Proceedings on
CD, receptions, and all sessions except tutorials.

The conference hotel (Riviera Hotel & Casino Las Vegas) specially discounted
guest room rate is $119 (single/double). http://site.aace.org/conf/hotel.htm

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Experience the Shows, Dining,
Shopping, Attractions, & Tours!
http://www.aace.org/conf/Cities/LasVegas/

Las Vegas, an ever-changing fantasy-land of a
city, has seen unbelievable expansion since it
emerged from the desert 100 years ago. Las Vegas
continues to build upon its reputation as a
vibrant showcase for the extraordinary. This is
the city that attracts more than 38 million
visitors a year by offering the grandest hotels,
the biggest stars in entertainment, the highest
caliber of award-winning chefs and master
sommeliers, and, of course, the brightest lights.

Las Vegas offers unmatched entertainment. Some of
the many headliners include Celine Dion (Caesars
Palace), Barry Manilow (Las Vegas Hilton) and
Toni Braxton (Flamingo Las Vegas). Broadway hits
such as "MAMMA MIA!" (Mandalay Bay), "Phantom -
The Las Vegas Spectacular" (Venetian) and "The
Producers" (Paris Las Vegas) are amongst visitor
favorites. World-class productions are also
available and include Cirque du Soleil's newest
shows, "K�" (MGM Grand) and "LOVE" (The Mirage).

While planning an evening of entertainment, look
to the growing roster of gourmet restaurants and
unparalleled wine and food adventures in Las
Vegas. A host of fine dining and lifestyle
magazines have honored the city for its fantastic
fare and hailed individual restaurants for their exquisite cuisine,

A shoppers paradise. Drawing an influx of
designers and upscale specialty boutiques, Las
Vegas has become one of the premium world-class
shopping destinations in the country.

It's not just a conference. it's a vacation! So
plan to join us in Las Vegas for SITE 2008, a
great conference in one of the world's greatest destinations.

For further Las Vegas information, see:
http://www.visitlasvegas.com

DEADLINES:

Proposals Due: Oct. 22, 2007
Authors Notified: Nov. 21, 2007
Proceedings File Due: Jan. 21, 2008
Early Registration: Jan. 21, 2008
Hotel Reservation: Feb. 11, 2008
Conference: Mar. 3-7, 2008

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To be added to the mailing list for this conference, link
to http://www.aace.org/info.htm

If you have a question about SITE, please send an e-mail to
SITE/AACE Conference Services, conf@aace.org

Contact:
SITE--Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
P.O. Box 1545
Chesapeake, Virginia 23327 USA
Phone: 757-366-5606 * Fax: 703-997-8760
E-mail: conf@aace.org * http://site.AACE.org

PRESENT A POSTER SESSION AT CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY WINTER 2007--FAST-TRACK IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS

Event Dates: December 10 - 12, 2007

Location: Westin San Francisco Market Street Hotel
San Francisco, CA

Event Focus: Fast-Track Immersive Workshops Putting IT Leadership Skills into Practice

Website: http://www.1105info.com/lzkokfk_rzrzael.html

Poster Session Submission Form: http://www.1105info.com/krxvxsj_rzrzael.html

Gain Visibility. Discuss Your Work With Peers. Publish Your Proceedings Online!

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Campus Technology invites you to be among the small group of 25 higher education professionals and technology experts to present and share your work in poster sessions at our first annual winter workshop event.

Designed to immerse attendees in day-long sessions that integrate both tactical and hands-on elements, our workshops will provide the tools and resources needed to develop effective technology project management plans and strategies to suit your unique campus situation.

The workshops will target EIGHT VITAL AREAS OF TECHNOLOGY impacting campus IT initiatives now and in the future. Presentations that enhance the workshop curricula by covering these education topics will receive first consideration:

- Business Intelligence
- Social / Academic Collaboration
- Assessment
- Globalized Education
- IT Leadership
- Security
- eLearning
- Teaching and Learning Technology

***PROPOSAL DEADLINE IS: SEPTEMBER 26, 2007***

Submissions can now be made online through our handy electronic form. Click here to access it now: http://www.1105info.com/hpsesjk_rzrzael.html

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WHY SHOULD I HOST A POSTER SESSION?

 Gain visibility - Your work will be seen and discussed by hundreds of colleagues and industry leaders.
 Get published - Poster presenters have the opportunity to post their paper online in our event proceedings.
 Professional growth - Speaking at professional events improves presentation skills and promotes networking opportunities.
 Save on registration - Accepted Poster Session presenters may register for the workshop at the speaker discount rate.

***PROPOSAL DEADLINE IS: SEPTEMBER 26, 2007***

Submit your proposal online now. Visit http://www.1105info.com/lzkokfz_rzrzael.html

See you this year at Campus Technology Winter 2007-December 10-12!

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P.S. WHY ATTEND CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY WINTER 2007--FAST-TRACK IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS?

This event is your opportunity to build or finesse your campus' technology project plans with feedback from peers and technology experts. For 2 ½ days you'll have access to IT visionaries, campus technology project leaders, and product and service experts who can help you put together an effective project action plan with your institution's needs in mind. Don't miss out on this highly informative and valuable hands-on event.

BE SURE TO REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 2 TO SAVE.

Visit http://www.1105info.com/hpsesjb_rzrzael.html to learn more.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

36th Annual LOEX Conference
May 1-3, 2008
Oak Brook, Illinois

The Illinois LOEX Committee invites you to submit proposals to be considered
for presentation at the 36th Annual LOEX Conference. The 2008 conference
theme, Librarian as Architect: Planning, Building & Renewing, explores the
meaningful building of supportive information literacy learning environments
and experiences in instruction.

Presenters are encouraged to think creatively about the theme. Proposals
should provide active engagement of participants, model best practice,
provide useful information, skills, or ideas or include effective and
innovative practices and collaborative approaches. Successful proposals
reflect elements of the six themes.

Assessing Needs & Outcomes includes assessing user needs, assessing student
learning, assessing information literacy initiatives, peer assessment, and
evaluating teaching or instructional tools.

Breaking Ground includes comprehensive planning or implementation of cutting
edge innovation, technology, or emerging trends in all aspects of information
literacy and instruction.

Building Relationships focuses on innovative approaches to collaboration on
or off campus and the development of new communities or increased diversity.

Laying the Foundation refreshes thinking about fundamental aspects of
information literacy and instruction, including the pedagogy of teaching, the
instructional design process, core curriculum initiatives, ethics, and the
relationship between information literacy and intellectual property.

Creating Learning Spaces stresses new uses for old spaces, showcases new
spaces and explores using virtual spaces.

Cutting the Ribbon includes creative ways to deploy new technologies, promote
new programs, integrate new initiatives with existing programs, and renew
ongoing programs.

Two types of proposals will be accepted.

Breakout session: A 60-minute session that includes time for a 45-minute
presentation and 10-15 minutes of question and answer. These sessions are the
core of the conference program. Most feature a successful program, practice
or key issue related to instruction or information literacy. Breakout
sessions are intended for an audience typically of 50-70 people. Presenters
should include in the proposal description the topic and an outline of the
presentation.

Interactive workshop: A 60-minute session where the presenter facilitates a
learning environment in which attendees develop teaching and or research
techniques. Presenters are expected to facilitate a well-planned and
interactive workshop. Although the exact number of participants won't be
known until the session takes place, estimates based on room size and
interest surveys will be provided to the presenters before the conference.
Proposals should include a description of the topic and details on how the
presenter will make this session a “hands-on” experience for attendees.

Submission Information
Deadline for proposal submission is Friday, November 16, 2007. Proposals must
be submitted through the online submission form.

http://www.loexconference.org/2008/proposals.htm

Christine Kickels
LOEX 2008 Planning Committee

Electronic Commerce Research: Special Issue Call Reminder

Deadline: 1st December 2007

For more information please visit:
http://www.ebusiness-newcastle.com/news/article.php?id=40

I HAVE AN AVATAR THEREFORE I EXIST: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN
METAVERSES

Millions of users from around the globe participate in massive multiplayer
online role playing games (MMORPG), such as Second Life and World of
Warcraft, 3D worlds that are often considered the next generation Web. With
their user base growing at an exponential rate we are already experiencing
the development of a phenomenon that may be as significant as the Web
itself. The rapid development of MMORPGs and metaverses is likely to bring
about significant business as well as social, legal, policy, methodological
and technological opportunities and challenges.

This special issue aims to explore these and contribute to this rapidly
expanding field by focusing on issues relevant to electronic business and
management. Academics and practitioners are invited to submit conceptually
and empirically based original papers addressing areas such as those listed
below:

Business opportunities and challenges
Marketing implications
Identity management issues
Virtual economies and economic policies
Virtual entrepreneurship and metaverse ebusiness models
Developing MMORPGs and related strategies and ebusiness models
Real money trading Consumer and business ethics in metaverses
Case studies (e.g. Second Life, World of Warcraft etc)
Human-computer interaction issues in metaverses
Psychological aspects of participating in metaverses
Legal issues (e.g. copyright and ownership of virtual property)

The above areas are just indicative and this special issue would welcome
papers discussing other relevant topics. For the manuscripts guidelines
please visit the journal's web site. All papers, accompanied by a short
biographical note for each author (approximately 200-250 words per author),
should be submitted as an email attachment to the Guest Editors (Email:
savvas.papagiannidis@ncl.ac.uk). All papers will be double blind refereed.

Public Services Quarterly is currently soliciting manuscripts to be considered for upcoming issues. It also has an opening for the editor of the Best of the Literature column. The journal’s goal is to keep academic librarians in a variety of public service roles up to date with developments in the field. Public Services Quarterly covers the areas of reference and research assistance, information literacy and instruction, and access and delivery services and examines creative ways to use technology to provide your students and faculty with the support they need. Combining research findings and case studies with authoritative articles, the journal tracks the changing patterns in organizational and managerial structures to present new initiatives for expanding and improving library services. Each issue includes a number of columns filled with practical ideas and important resources. The columns are Technology, Marketing, Best of the Literature, Professional Reading, Future Voices in Public Services, and Internet Resources. Additional information can be found at http://tinyurl.com/38na7r

I hope that you will consider PSQ when you are writing an article related to public services in academic libraries. Submissions to PSQ are peer-reviewed, and instructions for authors are available through a link on the PSQ page. Please don’t hesitate to contact the editor if you have questions. Initial queries about an article topic are welcome. Please note that the article, when completed, is still subject to a complete editorial review. Also make sure that you include a cover page listing only the article title, as well as a second title page with the full information that is specified on the Instructions for Authors web page.

Column Editor Position Available: Currently, there is a vacancy for the editor of the Best of the Literature column. You can see examples of this column starting with volume 2 of the journal. If you are interested in applying, contact Wayne Bivens-Tatum, the current column editor, at rbivens@princeton.edu.

Trudi E. Jacobson, Editor, Public Services Quarterly, University Libraries, University at Albany, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany NY 12222; tjacobson@uamail.albany.edu; 518/442-3581.

International Journal of Doctoral Studies (IJDS) (http://ijds.org/) is an academically peer reviewed journal. All submissions are blind refereed by three or more peers. Papers accepted for publication by IJ! DS appear online as accepted. Papers published online at http://ijds.org/, are available to colleagues around the world without charge and without regard to membership. Papers are also printed annually in print and on CD.
IJDS, an official publication of the Informing Science Institute (ISI), is now accepting submissions for Volume 3 (2008). !

Mission:

The mission of the IJDS is to provide readers worldwide with high quality peer-reviewed scholarly articles on a wide variety of issues in doctoral studies using the Informing Science (IS) framework. The editorial objective of IJDS is the facilitation of knowledge enhancement related to doctoral studies in areas ! such as (but not limited to): informing science, information systems, information technology, information science, information security, and IT education. IJDS especially encourages publications authored by faculty members who actively supervise doctoral students. Joint publications between faculty members and their doctoral students are also encouraged.

Coverage:

IJDS is an interdisciplinary forum that publishes high quality articles on theory, practice, innovation, and research that cover all aspects of doctoral studies. Book reviews are also welcome. Authors may use body of knowledge from business, information systems, computer science, education, psychology, engineering, anthropology, and such. Reviews of book related to the IJDS missions are also of interest. In additio! ns to the topics mentioned above, other topics of interest to IJDS include (but not limited) to the following:

Admissions Criteria
Online Doctoral Programs
Advisement
Oral Defense
Attrition and Persistence
Outcomes Assessment
Career Path and Employment
Practitioner Doctorate
Climate and Support for Doctoral Study
Public Policy and Doc Studies
Comparative Studies (e.g. U.S. versus EU models)
Research Assistant
Comprehensive Exams
Research Competence
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Research Doctorate
Dissertation Committee
Research Ethics
Diversity
Research Grants
Doctoral Faculty Qualifications
Research Methods and Traditions
Family Support
Residency Requirement
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of DS
Structure of Doctoral Programs
Innovative Doctoral Programs
Writing Skills
Statistical Skills, and Computer Skills

Please consider submitting a well-developed paper to IJDS. To view the author’s guidelines, references style, and paper submission process, please visit http://www.ijds.org/submit.html.

Note: Proposal submission deadline extended to November 1, 2007. Please
feel free to circulate this information to your colleagues.

The Encyclopedia of Social Interaction Technologies (to be published by
IGI Global) will offer a comprehensive view of the uses and applications
of social software in various contexts. The encyclopedia will provide
references to the most current information on the latest social software
developments written by experts from an array of disciplines.

The range of topics includes, but is not limited to, the list below.
Contributors are encouraged to recommend additional topics in their
area(s) of expertise that are pertinent to the scope of the publication.

Please forward your proposals (500-800 words) and contact information by
November 1, 2007 to the editors, Dr. Tatyana Dumova
(tatyana.dumova@und.edu) and Dr. Richard Fiordo
(richard.fiordo@und.edu), University of North Dakota, USA. Visit the IGI
Global web site at http://www.igi-pub.com/requests/details.asp?ID=231
for additional information.

Topics
Part I: Background and Development
Social software, social Web, and social capital
Social software: origin, architecture, and functions
Social software: background, deployment, and development
Social software: current and emerging trends
Social software: visionaries and minds

Part II: Concepts, Contexts, and Applications
Collaborative information and knowledge management
Data syndication
RSS feeds and feed aggregators
Podcasting
Collaborative filtering of information
Collaborative categorization
Social citations
Social bookmarking
Social guides
Tagging and folksonomies
Blog search
Podcast search
Social search
Social libraries
Wiki-based online collaboration
Typology and functionality of blogs
Mobile social software
Social software and scientific research
Educational implications of social software
Social software and collaborative learning
Blogs in education
Educational wikis
Educational podcasts
Social software for distance learning
Social software and e-Democracy
Social software and electronic advocacy
Social software and e-Government
Political blogs
Political wikis
Citizen journalism
Economics of social software
Business aspects of social software
Corporate blogging
Corporate wikis
Social software at a workplace
Impact of social software on organizational culture
Social software for small business
Social software for nonprofit organizations
Social software for professional learning
Blogs and wikis in health care & medicine
Social software and e-health resources
Social software and voluntary health associations
Medical podcasts
Social software in medical education
Social software in community health care
Social software for community integration
Social software and community activism
Community-based wikis and blogs
Social mapping
Social software for development
Online social networks and services
Social software and personal networking
Using social software to form, continue,
advance, and terminate relationships
Social software and interpersonal relations
Personal blogs
Family wikis
Travel wikis
Social shopping applications
Social software and media creation
Social production of content
Sharing and syndicating news
Social news networks
Social software and participatory media
Social software and entertainment
Video blogs
Audioblogging
Celebrity blogs
Sports blogs
Social music
Photo and video sharing
Online social gaming
Social interaction in virtual worlds

Part III: Issues and Viewpoints
Social software and the information overload
Social software and the digital divide
Social software and generational gap
Social software: potential risks and negative effects
Creative Commons, copyleft, and copyright
Wikipedia phenomenon: pros and cons
Improper uses of social software
Social software usability
Legal issues
Ethical concerns
Issues of privacy and surveillance

This is the nineteenth year of a highly successful international conference stressing the applications of learning and motivation research and theory and technology to higher education learning. Emphasis is on research and practice in teaching and learning—with focus on uses of innovative learning strategies and the Internet in face-to-face, blended and online course development and teaching. This year’s conference will again include a focus on strategies to improve online learner support services. The conference is expected to provide 250 or more faculty presentations to 1,000 attendees in all academic fields from throughout the world.
The conference includes both 25 and 45 minute presentations as well as poster sessions. Awards will continue to be presented to faculty nominated by their institutions for highly innovative contributions to teaching, learning, and technology, and the conference will again sponsor the Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology. The Boyer Award recipient will be selected by an international faculty panel and will receive a $5,000 cash award funded by McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions. The conference will also again publish “Selected Papers from the International Conference,” containing 12 to 20 of the most outstanding papers submitted to the conference, as judged by a faculty committee. The conference will honor the author of the “Best Conference Paper” among those contained in this publication, which is covered by APA’s PsycINFO.

Recognizing the importance of America’s future higher education faculty, the conference will continue to offer a track designed to provide a forum for graduate students to meet, present, and discuss their teaching and research projects and interests. This track will include a special registration fee for graduate student-presented poster sessions, with a session reserved just for graduate students and an award for the best graduate student poster presentation.

CONFERENCE DATES AND PLACE
The conference will be held April 14-18, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. Located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, on the northeastern Florida coast, the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is a vibrant and exciting venue, offering a unique blend of entertainment, luxurious accommodations, and stunning vistas. Some of the nation's finest beaches and golf courses are just a short drive away, and the country's oldest city, St. Augustine is within a 45 minute drive.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Higher education faculty from all disciplines
• Graduate students from all disciplines
• Teaching/learning center faculties
• Instructional Designers
• Online support staff
• Training/development staff

The Nineteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning seeks proposals dealing with successful practices and research to improve higher education learning. We are especially interested in proposals combine innovative learning strategies, such as constructivist, immersive and cooperative learning, as well as learning communities, with uses of the Web and advanced technologies. All proposals must be submitted electronically either via the Web or e-mail.

The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2007.

CONFERENCE TRACKS
Proposals must be identified as ONE of six tracks as follows:
Track 1: Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies in the Classroom
Track 2: Online Learning in the University
Track 3: Online Learning in the Community College
Track 4: New Horizons: Immersion Learning/New Technologies
Track 5: Online Support Services
Track 6: Assessment/Evaluation of Learning Outcomes
Track 7: Graduate Student Teaching/Research Projects

TYPE/LENGTH OF PRESENTATIONS
The Regular presentation type will be theater style seating for 25 or 45 minute presentations. Interactive presentation style is emphasized. Most rooms will be equipped with multimedia presentation systems. Poster Sessions are two-hour presentations which take place in a large ballroom. Each poster session participant is assigned to a booth and the conference provides a free standing poster board, a table and electricity at each booth.

TIMETABLE
September 30, 2007 EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS FOR PAPERS, POSTER SESSIONS, AND AWARD NOMINATIONS
November 1, 2007 Early Notification of Selection of Proposals for Proposals submitted by September 30 Deadline
November 30 , 2007 FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS FOR PAPERS, POSTER SESSIONS, AND AWARD NOMINATIONS
January 31 , 2008 Final Notification of Selection of Proposals
March 13, 2008 Conference Registration Fee Due; Deadline for Hotel Reservations

For more information go to http://www.teachlearn.org/

Call for Proposals
LOEX of the West 2008 Las Vegas, NV
Hit the jackpot: successful experimentation and innovation in instruction

Dates: 6/4/08 - 6/6/08

This intimate conference will feature programming highlighting the work of risk taking, game playing, fun-loving librarians and educators. Sessions in a variety of formats, including the experimental, will be creative and interactive and will showcase genuinely innovative approaches to helping students develop core information gathering and management skills. Sparkling, dynamic Las Vegas will be the backdrop to this exciting conference hosted at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas just a few miles from the neon lights of Las Vegas Boulevard better known as The Strip.

The deadline for submitting proposals is November 30, 2007 at 5:00 PM PST.

Complete and submit proposals at http://www.library.unlv.edu/conferences/loexw/proposals.html

Proposals will be reviewed during December and January and submitters will be notified of the results by January 30, 2008. Presenters are subject to registration and housing fees and are not reimbursed for travel, photocopying or other expenses related to their program.

Selected papers from the LOEX of the West 2008 conference may be published in Reference Services Review.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Visit the 2008 LOEX of the West Web page at http://www.library.unlv.edu/conferences/loexw/

QUESTIONS:
Proposals: Priscilla Finley Priscilla.finley@unlv.edu
General LOTW08 information: Diane VanderPol diane.vanderpol@unlv.edu

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ­ WILU 2008 ( Le texte français suit)

Kelowna, BC, Canada
May 14 ­ 16, 2008

WILU is one of the preeminent conferences on instruction and information
literacy. The 2008 Conference will be at the University of British Columbia
Okanagan campus, and in keeping with the Okanagan¹s growing reputation for its wine and wineries, the conference theme is Information Literacy Uncorked: Innovate, Celebrate,
Participate. We hope to have presentations that focus on three themes we
have identified for the conference: conceptual foundations/theory,
practice, and innovation.

One of our innovations this year is the ­ŒLightning Strike¹ a 10 minute
session where you can present, in a more focused format, your concept or
practice.

The deadline for proposals is November 30, 2007, and can be submitted via
the website at http://www.library.ubc.ca/wilu2008/

For the submission form and further information about the conference,
including suggested topics and presentation formats please go to:

http://www.library.ubc.ca/wilu2008/

Appel pour présentations WILU 2008
Kelowna, Colombie-Britannique, Canada
14-16 mai 2008
La conférence WILU mise sur la litéracie de l¹informatique et de
l¹instruction. La conférence de 2008 se déroulera au campus de la University
of British Columbia Okanagan. Le thème, Information Literacy Uncorked :
Innovate, Celebrate, Participate, reflète la grande renommée vinicole de
cette région du Canada. Les présentations doivent porter sur les thèmes
suivants : bases fondamentales conceptuelles, théorie, pratique et
innovation. Une de nos innovations c¹est de présenter THE LIGHTENING STRIKE
une session de 10 minutes qui porte sur un concept ou une pratique que vous
voulez partager avec vos pairs.
La date limite pour les propositions : le 30 novembre 2007
Les candidats doivent soumettre leur proposition sur le formulaire
électronique disponible à l¹adresse suivante:
http://www.library.ubc.ca/wilu2008/ avant le 30 novembre 2007.
Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez vous dirigez au site suivant

http://www.library.ubc.ca/wilu2008/
--
Marjorie Mitchell, WILU 37 Chair
Learning Services Librarian
UBC Okanagan
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC V4V 1V7
Tel: 250-807-9147
Fax: 250-807-8057
E-mail: marjorie.mitchell@ubc.ca

ACRL/Instruction Section (IS)
Current Issue Discussion Groups
Call for proposals for ALA Annual Conference, June 2008

Description

Current Issue Discussion Groups provide a way for IS members to
introduce instruction-related topics of current
importance, to promote discussion and encourage further exploration.

What to Include in the Proposal

The following five elements need to be addressed and clearly stated in
the proposal:
-A clear description of the discussion topic's issue/s
-Rationale for convening a discussion on the topic's issue/s
- Importance of the topic's issue/s for academic instruction
librarians
- At least three sample discussion questions that may be used to
facilitate group discussion
- Proposed strategies and structure that will maintain group
discussion

The potential scope of issues includes, but is not limited to:
Teaching methods; Instruction and Information technology; Assessment;
Management of instruction programs;
Outreach and collaboration; Research in academic information literacy.
The topic should be focused enough to be
covered reasonably well within the allotted time. (For example
"Everything about WIKIs" would be too broad,
while "Using WIKIs in Library Instruction at Academic Institutions"
might be just the right scope).

Expectations for Current Issue Discussion Group Conveners

For the selected proposals, the proposal author(s) will serve as
convener(s) and commit to:
- becoming up-to-date and familiar with the discussion topic;
- exploring possible discussion formats and selecting the appropriate
format that allows for maximum discussion
within the parameters and scope of the topic;
-drafting an initial two-page to three-page, double spaced "Current
Issue Digest" summarizing findings about the issue to be posted to ILI-L at least one week (by June 20, 2008) before the conference and handed out at the
discussion;
-identifying a few key readings, related organizations and/or
programs to include in the "Current Issue Digest;"
-facilitating the "Current Topics Discussion" at the ALA Annual
Conference (in Anaheim, California: June 26-
July 2, 2008);
-revising and submitting a final "Current Issue Digest" to be posted
on the IS web site within one month (by
August 2, 2008) of the discussion;
-distributing the final Current Issue Digest to the ILI Listserv
after the ALA Annual Conference;
-maintaining communication with an assigned liaison from the
Discussion Group Steering Committee
throughout the planning, program, and follow-up processes.

Who May Apply

Applications are welcome from any IS members.

How to Apply

Complete and submit the proposal form to the IS Current Issue
Discussion Group Steering Committee co-chair by
November 15, 2007. The proposal form will appear very shortly on the
Committee's webpage,
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrlbucket/is/iscommittees/webpages/discussiongroup/index.cfm

Send the completed form to Gail Gradowski
(ggradowski@scu.edu).

Contact committee co-chair Gail Gradowski (ggradowski@scu.edu) with
questions.

Process

Selection will be based on the perceived importance and impact of the
proposed topic. Additional selection criteria
used in the selection process includes evaluating proposed topics for:
timeliness, relevancy, currency, practicality
(that the topic lends itself to a discussion), innovation, evidence of
applicant's knowledge, and clear focus.
Proposals must be submitted by November 15, 2007 for ALA Annual in
Anaheim, California. By December 15,
2007, proposal writers will be notified as to whether or not their
proposal was accepted and will be assigned one of
the two discussion time slots. Conveners are responsible for their own
conference registration and travel expenses.

LILAC 2008: 17th-19th March 2008, Liverpool John Moores University

The call for papers is now open for LILAC (Librarians' Information
Literacy Annual Conference) 2008. If you would like to submit a proposal
please visit:
http://www.lilacconference.com/dw/2008/Call_for_papers.html

We are seeking proposals for the following types of sessions:
* Short Papers (30 minutes)
* Long Papers (45 minutes)
* Demonstrations / workshop sessions (1 hour)
* Symposiums (1 hour)
* Poster Presentations

The conference themes include:
* Supporting researchers
* Diversity and social justice
* Practical approaches to information literacy
* The net generation
* Ethical information
* Staff development and Information literacy
* Marketing Information literacy

If you wish to submit a proposal then please read the notes for
presenters available on the website. The deadline for proposals is
Friday 14th December 2007. All presenters will be required to register
as delegates at the conference and qualify for a discounted rate. If you
have any queries please don't hesitate to contact me. We look forward to
hearing from you!

Best wishes
Jane
LILAC Organising Committee

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Dr Jane Secker
Learning Technology Librarian
Centre for Learning Technology, LSE
Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE

Tel: 020 7955 6530
http://www.clt.lse.ac.uk/

The International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education publishes articles, papers, and manuscripts promoting the advancement of teaching with technology at all levels of education encompassing all domains of learning. The primary mission of IJICTE is to serve as a medium for introducing, collaborating, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating new and innovative contributions to the theory, practice, and research of technology education applicable to K-12 education, higher education, and corporate and proprietary education. Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts of the highest quality not currently under review by another publication.

Coverage of IJICTE:

Acceptable use policies and fair use laws
Educational/training software evaluation
Effective planning, marketing, management and leadership of technology education
Impact of technology in society and related equity issues
Pedagogy and andragogy of teaching with technology Technology as a teaching strategy and learning
Style impact of technology on student achievement
Technology training tools and instructional materials
Interested authors should consult the journal's manuscript submission guidelines at http://www.igi-global.com/ijicte>www.igi-global.com/ijicte.

All inquiries and submissions should be sent to:
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Lawrence Tomei at tomei@rmu.edu

Lawrence A. Tomei, EdD
Assc Vice President for Academic Affairs
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Twp, PA 15108
Phone 412-397-3696
Fax: 412-397-3851
E-mail: tomei@rmu.edu

Chicago, USA, 3-6 June 2008
http://www.LearningConference.com

The International Conference on Learning is for any person with an interest in, and concern for, education at any of its levels and in any of its forms, from early childhood, to schools, to higher education and lifelong learning — and in any of its sites, from home to school to university to workplace.

As well as impressive line-up of international main speakers, the Conference will also include numerous paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by practitioners, teachers and researchers. We would particularly like to invite you to respond to the Conference Call-for-Papers. Presenters may choose to submit written papers for publication in the fully refereed International Journal of Learning. If you are unable to attend the Conference in person, virtual registrations are also available which allow you to submit a paper for refereeing and possible publication in this fully refereed academic Journal, as well as access to the electronic version of the Conference proceedings.

The deadline for the next round in the call for papers (a title and short abstract) is 22 November 2007. Proposals are reviewed within four weeks of submission. Full details of the Conference, including an online proposal submission form, are to be found at the Conference website - http://www.LearningConference.com

We look forward to receiving your proposal and hope you will be able to join us in Chicago in June 2008.

Yours Sincerely,

Helen Smith
Senior Research Fellow and Project Manager
Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia

Mary Kalantzis,
Dean, College of Education
University of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, USA
For the Advisory Board, International Conference on Learning

The upcoming ALISE conference in Philadelphia will again feature a "Birds of a Feather" session. This informal session gives attendees who teach the same subject a specific opportunity to meet and share ideas. Since many of last year’s discussion facilitators are not able to participate, I’m looking for volunteers.

“Birds” is scheduled on the first day of the conference so it can serve as a springboard for additional discussion and networking throughout the rest of the conference and beyond. This year’s “Birds” session will take place on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 12 noon – 1:45 pm and include the option for a brown bag lunch. We again hope to draw a mix of folks looking for advice and those willing to share their knowledge and experiences.

The following subject areas are currently part of the session:

§ Administration and Management

§ Children's/YA Services

§ Information Access Services

§ Research Methods

§ Community Informatics/Service Learning

§ Foundations of LIS

§ Cataloging, Classification, and Metadata

§ Social Media Use

So, if you are interested in discussing how to teach a particular LIS subject area not listed above, please email me (to bajjaly@wayne.edu) so I can make the necessary arrangements. I’d also welcome your input and suggestions to make the session most appealing to you and your colleagues.

Thank you.

Stephen T. Bajjaly, Director

Library & Information Science Program

106 Kresge Library

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 48202

313.577.0350

www.lisp.wayne.edu

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS
Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding
10-14 August 2008, Québec, Canada

CALL FOR PAPERS
Information Literacy and Academic and Research Libraries Sections

The Information Literacy (IL) and the Academic and Research Libraries (ARL) Sections of IFLA will be holding a joint open program at the IFLA General Conference in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, August 10-14, 2008. IL educators or practitioners are invited to submit proposals for papers related to the theme:

Return on Investment: Learners' Outcomes in Information Literacy. Do they really learn?

From high school to university current trends indicate a small but growing number of studies about learning outcomes for IL. Effective assessment of student learning outcomes is a critical component to improving information literacy programs.

In this call for papers, we are interested in a wide range of techniques that provide objective measures for assessing students' information competencies. We are looking for speakers who can relate experiences from a practitioner's perspective, as well as presentations of research on assessment of IL programs. The focus can be on diagnoses concerning incoming students, evaluating students' progress towards achieving IL skills or exit assessments. Here are some questions to consider:

How are they used to evaluate the IL courses quality and their cost-effectiveness?
What indicators should be identified to measure competency or fluency?
What comparison can be made between different contexts, levels or disciplines?
Do assessment tools vary according to program needs?
What is the impact on pedagogical methods?

PAPER REQUIREMENTS:
The proposal should include a title, an abstract of 200-400 words and a one-page biographical sketch for each author, with current employment information and title, containing a selected list of previous presentations and publications. Submissions will be rated on how well they fit with the program theme. Both the abstract and the full paper should be submitted as a MS Word file by e-mail, in English, no later than 30 January 2008 to:
Agnes Colnot
Service commun de documentation - CS 64302
Université Rennes 2 - Haute Bretagne
F-35043 RENNES Cedex
Email : agnes.colnot@wanadoo.fr

Submissions will be acknowledged by return email. Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome of the review panel by 1 March 2008. Papers (3-21 pages) are required to meet IFLA guidelines posted at: http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/callinfo-en.htm . Presentations at the conference will be limited to approximately 20-30 minutes and will be a summary of the original paper and may use PowerPoint. An electronic version of this call will be posted at http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/call-papers-en.htm

The full paper is due no later than 1 May 2008 and must be an original submission not published elsewhere. Papers may be written and presented in any of the IFLA working languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish) however, simultaneous translation is not guaranteed.

Please note that all fees, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation, etc., are the responsibility of the authors of accepted papers. For additional information, please contact Agnes Colnot.

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the 2008 International Association of School Librarianship Program Committee, I am pleased to announce that the online submission site for 2008 conference proposals is now open and will accept proposals through 15 January 2008. Please note that this time frame is later than what was originally posted to the IASL Web site.

We seek proposals for four types of presentations: professional papers, Research Forum, workshops/demonstrations, and poster sessions.

Please refer to the call for proposals page at http://www.iasl-online.org/events/conf/2008/call-papers.htm for detailed information on this year's theme, "World Class Learning and Literacy Through School Libraries," its related subthemes, descriptions of each type of presentation, and a link to the online submission site.

The online submission form will require that you register, input some information into the form provided, and upload your proposal (without name or contact information to ensure a fair peer review). You will also be offered the opportunity to volunteer to review incoming papers.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at iasl2008@gmail.com if you have any questions.

We are looking forward to receiving and reviewing your submissions.

Sincerely,
Kristin Fontichiaro

-- Kristin Fontichiaro
Program Chair, IASL 2008
3 - 7 August 2008, University of California, Berkeley
iasl2008@gmail.com

We are accepting papers for the next two issues of Education Libraries, a
peer-reviewed journal published by SLA's Education Division. This journal
is indexed in ERIC, and Wilson Library Literature and Information Science.
For information about the journal, instructions for authors, and full-text
copies of selected back issues, please go to
http://units.sla.org/division/ded/education_libraries.html. You do not have
to be a member of SLA or the Education Division to publish in Education
Libraries. We welcome additional book reviewers.

Call for papers, Spring 2008:
The next issue will focus on children's resources.
Deadline: February 1, 2008

Call for papers, Fall 2008:
Topics could include archives and digitization; historical collections;
digital libraries; workforce development and information literacy.
Deadline: August 1, 2008

Email queries and manuscripts to co-editor, Jacqueline Snider at
jacqueline-snider@uiowa.edu.

Thank you.
Jacqueline Snider

2008 COCID (Conference On Computing In the Disciplines)

The call for papers is now open for the conference, Library2LMS: Integrating Library Services into a Learning Management System to be held at the College at Brockport (SUNY) on April 18, 2008.

If you would like to submit a proposal please visit:
http://www.brockport.edu/lib2lms

We are seeking proposals for the following types of sessions:
* Presentation (30 minutes)
* Poster Presentations

Presentation topics may pertain to any learning management system (i.e. Blackboard, ANGEL, Moodle, etc.). Possible applications may include, but are not limited to:

1. General library information on tabs
2. Course-specific library nuggets
3. Broader discipline-based information nuggets
4. Information literacy tutorials
5. E-reserves
6. Assessment methods for basic and advanced information literacy skills.
7. Technical issues such as implementation and programming
8. Pedagogical and instructional design issues

Please contact me if you have any additional questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Jennifer Little

***********************************************
Jennifer J. Little
Sr. Assistant Librarian/Coordinator of Library Instruction
SUNY College at Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
(585)395-2482
jlittle@brockport.edu

The 2008 Annual Conference will be held in Anaheim, CA, from June 26–July 2, 2008.

Call for Proposals

Are you an expert? Do you have useful research, subject expertise, or innovative ideas to share? If so, we invite you to share your work with your colleagues. Submit a presentation proposal for the 2008 American Library Association Annual Conference to be held in Anaheim, California, June 26-30, 2008. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2008. No late entries will be accepted.

ALA invites proposals for the following tracks

Children & Young Adults
Children and youth are the library users of the future. The presentations should provide practical and theoretical information that will further develop skills and expand the minds of forward thinking administrators, teacher-librarians, and children's youth services specialists.

Subtracks
Best Practices and Programming
Literature & Collection Development
Technology
Early Literacy

Collection Management & Technical Services
The old is new again. Conflicts and convergence in collection management and technical services.

Subtracks
Cataloging & Media
Collection Development

Digital Information & Technologies
This track provides updates on the latest technologies, innovations, and standards involved in the provision of information and services.

Research
Exciting new research and tips on how to conduct and publish your own.

User Services
Who are our users and what do they want? The presentations should discuss how you can transform library services to meet the needs of your changing user communities.

Subtracks
Reference
Literacy and Learning
Outreach

Benefits of Presenting

As a presenter, you will not only help create an informative program, you will also:
Gain recognition
Highlight your institution's achievements
Expand your peer network
Hone your public speaking skills
Obtain feedback on your ideas/research
Advance the profession

Requirements

ALA Annual Conference presenters will be required to:
register for and attend the conference (complimentary registration may be requested for non-librarian presenters);
grant permission for possible taping (audiocassette and video) and broadcast (Web) of their presentation;
assign ALA first publication rights, as papers will be published as part of the ALA conference proceedings;
contributed paper presenters must provide completed papers in both hard copy and electronic versions by the deadline date.

Selection Criteria

The ALA Annual Conference subcommittees will evaluate the content of your proposal for relevance to the conference tracks and themes, clarity, originality, and timeliness. Proposals should be of original work that has not been previously published. Special attention will be given to proposals that:
Generate ideas or report research that contribute to ongoing discussion about the future of academic and research libraries.
Demonstrate innovative thinking.
Contribute ideas for positioning academic and research librarians to be leaders both on and off campus.
Present strategies for effectively implementing new ideas and technology.
Encourage active learning among conference attendees.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance of their proposals by February 18, 2008. A maximum of 20 proposals will be accepted.

Funding

In accordance with ALA practices, ALA or division members cannot receive honoraria nor have expenses reimbursed for presenting conference programs. Participants are required to pay for conference registration fees, travel, and other expenses. Non-librarian presenters may be eligible for per diem, travel reimbursement, and/or honorarium. All requests for reimbursement or honorarium are subject to approval by the program committee; acceptance of the proposal does not guarantee funding.

For more information go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2008a/proposals.htm

A necessary competency for instructional designers is the creation of learning experiences that promote the acquisition of complex skills and knowledge for transfer to real-world settings. Differences exist, however, regarding the most effective strategies to facilitate complex learning.

To explore differing perspectives on this issue, the focus of the 2008 AECT Research Symposia will center on instructional design for complex learning. Papers addressing types of complexity, the assessment of complex task performance, whole-task versus part-task approaches, and other related topics are welcome. Please submit a 1500 word abstract by February 15, 2008. Accepted papers will be completed prior to the Symposia and distributed to registered attendees for discussion within sessions. We look forward to this opportunity for interaction and engagement with the AECT research community.

Overview
The Research Symposium is a bi-annual event designed to draw the best minds together for an intensive intellectual exchange of ideas on a focused topic that would culminate in the publication of a Symposium Proceedings. The goal of the symposium is to bring a small group of scholars together in a format that encourages in-depth dialogue and different perspectives on predefined topics and problems.

The second research symposium will be held June 18 to the June 21 at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. The registration fee for the symposium is $285.00 which includes 3 dinners, 2 lunches, and 3 continental breakfasts. Registration will be live by March 15, 2008. All presenters must register and are expected to attend.

Format
Proposals/presentation abstracts will be accepted, through electronic submission via the AECT website, until February 15, 2008. Notification of acceptance/rejection will occur by March 15, 2008.

All accepted and final papers must be submitted electronically (to be shared with all the participants) by March 16, 2008. Each paper author(s) will facilitate a session that would last approximately sixty minutes. These sessions are intended to be in a discussion format, with the key paper authors serving as facilitator and discussion leader as opposed to a formal presentation. There would also be only two sessions concurrently held, allowing the participants greater opportunity to engage in dialog with fellow scholars.

Evening meals and ensuing discussions would be by a selected speaker who is meant to incite, stimulate, or provoke further discussion addressing issues raised in earlier discussions. The framework for the symposium would follow a four-day structure, commencing with Wednesday evening dinner and seminar, with full-day Thursday and Friday sessions, and a half-day Saturday. Saturday morning would be reserved for summation, forming conclusions and key points for the white paper.

Review Process/Criteria
A total of 20 sessions (est.) will be scheduled. This selection process will be designed to ensure a mix of active participants that is satisfactory towards addressing the topic to be discussed at the symposium. The advisory committee will review and select proposals.

Relevance to topic
Research foundation
Innovativeness
Broad based ideas (interdisciplinary)
Mentoring (Inclusion of Junior faculty or Doctoral Candidates in significant role)*
Strength of Argument
Unique perspective
Discussion Ideas/Questions
Additional information will be distributed through TechTrends, and ETR&D and available on the AECT website.

* Junior Faculty is up to 3 years since receiving doctorate.

Advisory Committee:
Barbara Lockee
J. Michael Spector
Lisa Yamagata-Lynch
For further information email Barbara Lockee at lockeebb@vt.edu.

Look for information at http://www.aect.org/events/symposia/call/

2008 AECT International Convention

'On the Horizon: Rays of Change'
Orlando, Florida
Concurrent Sessions: November 5-8
Workshop Sessions: Tuesday, November 4 & Saturday, November 5
Invitation To Present

You are invited to present at the 2008 AECT International Convention in Orlando, Florida and to share your expertise and knowledge with your peers and those new to the field. Major shifts in learning, scholarship, research, and creative expression processes have precipitated a need for discussion and leadership to identify the opportunities these shifts present to professionals. The culture of our professional community within this dynamic setting changes daily as does our approaches to learning. The AECT International Convention brings together participants from across the nation and around the world offering practical applications, cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations of the newest technologies and teaching/learning techniques in the field. Please use this opportunity to connect with your peers at the 2008 convention in Orlando.

This year's convention theme is On the Horizon: Rays of Change. As part of this theme, proposals may be submitted that include presenting both in real time and simultaneously in Second Life. The view of the horizon represents the current and potential visions of the individual and unique pieces of our profession that, in the light of day, create rays of continuously changing yet integrated patterns of practice. These rays surround both instructors and learners with a new culture of learning, a society growing out of the practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources. Supporting the main theme are five sub-themed “rays”:

(Ray 1) Virtual Worlds and Mobile Learning
(Ray 2) Serious Gaming for Education
(Ray 3) Educational Transformation
(Ray 4) Professional Ethics
(Ray 5) Instructional Design Culture

Thus, we are encouraging proposals that address these five “Rays of Change ”.

General Information

Regular Proposals
Proposals Open – December 3, 2007
Proposals Close – February 16, 2008
Review process timelines will be decided by each division.
Check with division leaders for specific peer review process and dates.

Proposal Process
Proposal Process To be considered, a complete proposal must be submitted. Presenters are limited (as key presenter) to making no more than two (2) concurrent session presentations during the convention. Presenters are expected to follow the AECT Code of Ethics.

A panel of peer reviewers will read blind proposals. See each Division’s link below for further information on Division requirements. You will receive electronic notification that your proposal has been received and, at the appropriate time, whether it has been accepted for the program.

Proposals will be reviewed using the following criteria:
• Clarity of proposal: how well it is written.
• Relevance, timeliness, and general interest level of topic.
• Match to the convention theme(s) and other demands of the program.
• Suitability for division/affiliate or organization mission and membership.
• Quality of proposed session’s content, organization and format.
• Length and session type including appropriateness for needs of the convention program.

For more information go to: http://www.aect.org/events/Call/

IJ-SoTL focuses upon higher/tertiary education settings that use original research about teaching and learning topics. The results of the research are to be analyzed and evaluated for their meanings, implications, and applications for the improvement of student learning in higher/tertiary education today.

Submissions are sought in the following areas:

Research articles (3,000 - 8,000 words)
IJ-SoTL focuses upon higher/tertiary education and original research about teaching and learning topics. The results of the research are to be analyzed and evaluated for their meanings, implications, and applications for the improvement of student learning in higher/tertiary education today.

Essays (2,000 - 5,000 words) on such topics as how SoTL can directly improve student learning outcomes; how SoTL has transformed an academic community/culture; the connects between SoTL and other forms of scholarship; how best to integrate SoTL into higher education today, or into a college or university community; the problems and benefits of international collaboration in doing SoTL and applying the results to college teaching (classroom, online, or in combination)

Personal reflections (1,000 - 1,500 words) on how SoTL has affected one's attitude and/or approach to teaching and student learning and what the results have been for teaching effectiveness and student outcomes

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning is a publication of the Center for Excellence in Teaching at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia, USA.

For more information go to: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/index.htm

As Learning Inquiry starts it second year of publication we are
sending out a call for participation in our ongoing attempt to create a
transdiciplinary forum to engage the widest variety of perspectives on learning. We're
looking for articles and special issues that push the boundaries and include
new perspectives, but also take the opportunity to share research and experiences from particular locations of inquiry to a larger audience.

Learning Inquiry is a refereed scholarly journal, which is devoted to
establishing the area of "learning" as a focus for transdisciplinary
study. The journal's goal is to be a forum centered on learning that remains
open to varied objects of enquiry, including machine, human, plant and animal
learning as well as the processes of learning in business, government, and the
professions, both in informal and formal environments. The audience
for this journal is anyone interested in learning, understanding its contexts,
and anticipating its future.

The first volume of Learning Inquiry has included papers from a wide
variety of perspectives that have helped to frame the discourse we hope the
journal will engender. Our first issue, on the futures of learning included
contributions from Gary Natriello, Erik De Corte, Helen Verran, Mark
Warschauer, Stuart Moulthrop, Douglas Kellner and Heinz Mandl on
Discovery Networks, Metaphysics and Learning, Play, and Knowledge Management.
Leonard J. Waks brought together a "Special Issue on Listening and Reflecting" with
participation from Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon, Stanton Wortham, Latherine
Schultz, Suzanne Rice, Elizabeth Meadows, Megan Laverty, Andrea
English, A. G. Rud and Jim Garrison Past and forthcoming contributions cover topics as
diverse as the ethical challenges of training brain surgeons, organizational
learning theory, futures of digital learning, music and math, learning and
discipline, and situated cognition.

Learning Inquiry strives to strike a balance between presenting
innovative research and documenting current knowledge to foster a scholarly
dialogue on learning independent of domain and methodological restrictions. Learning
Inquiry also presents special issues that identify the central areas of learning inquiry to provide focus for future research.

How to submit a paper
Please visit the journal website (http://learning-inquiry.info)
Editors:
Jason Nolan
Ryerson University, CANADA

Jeremy W. Hunsinger
University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

Editorial Board:
David Berliner, Arizona State University, USA;
Megan Boler, University of Toronto, CANADA;
Erik De Corte, Catholic University of Leuven, BELGIUM;
Katie Embree, Columbia University, USA;
Charles Ess, Drury University, USA & Norwegian University of Science and
Technology, NORWAY;
Jim Garrison, Virginia Tech, USA;
Henry Giroux, McMaster University, CANADA;
Mimi Ito, University of Southern California, USA & Keio University,
JAPAN;
Cushla Kapitzke, Queensland University of Technology, AUSTRALIA;
Heinz Mandl, Ludwig Maximilians University, GERMANY;
Kinshuk, Athabasca University, CANADA;
Penina Mlama, University of Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA;
Nuria Oliver, Microsoft, USA;
K. Ann Renninger, Swarthmore College, USA;
Ingvar Sigurgeirsson, Iceland University of Education, ICELAND;
Joel Weiss, University of Toronto, CANADA

Rowman & Littlefield Education has accepted a proposal for the . As editor of this publication, I am inviting you to submit a proposal for citations to this exciting reference book.

The Lexicon will provide K-12 teachers, higher education faculty, corporate trainers, institutional administrators, distance education researchers and investigators, proprietary education sector, distance education teachers and advanced learners with a compendium of terms and concepts, words and expressions, vocabulary and jargon ­ all pertaining to teaching and learning at a distance. The Lexicon will offer thousands of terms, vocabulary words, concepts, citations, entries, and bibliographic references pertaining to the technologies that support this teaching and learning strategy.

If you are interested in contributing to this publication due out in 2009, please visit our web site, developed specifically to support this project, available at: http://academics.rmu.edu/faculty/tomei/Lexicon/ The site contains the most updated information about the book-in-progress and hosts the http://academics.rmu.edu/faculty/tomei/Lexicon/structure.html List of Terms/ Concepts Assigned ­ start HERE to identify the citations you wish to contribute. Download the spreadsheet of terms, place your initials next to the terms/ concepts you prefer (and propose others not on the list yet), and return the file as a reply attachment to the email to confirm your choices.

I will notify you of acceptance or rejection of your topics within 1-2 days of receiving your Intent to Submit so you may commence work on the citations and have as much development time as possible. Authors of accepted topics must agree to complete their citations and submit them for review within the March 1st - May 31st deadline. Extensions will be hard to secure as our milestone to the publisher is fairly rigid. The publisher (R&L) is very excited to get this book on the market.

The “good news” is that citations are limited to 50-500 words maximum. The citations will look more like dictionary/ encyclopedia entries and NOT paper or manuscript-length submissions. I am hoping you will want to be a Distinguished Contributing Author to the Lexicon and receive the additional acknowledgement that comes with submitting 10 or more citations (see web site for more information).

Please submit your proposals today to ensure your participation as a contributor and your top selection of terms. I look forward to working with you on this project.

Lawrence A. Tomei, EdD
Assc Vice President for Academic Affairs
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Twp, PA 15108
Phone 412-397-3696
Fax: 412-397-3851
E-mail: tomei@rmu.edu

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS

VW LEM CONFERENCE

"Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education, and Museums"

Saturday, March 8, 2008 in Second Life

Purpose of the Conference:

To provide a gathering place for librarians, information
professionals, educators, museologists, and others to learn about and
discuss the educational, informational,
and cultural opportunities of virtual worlds.

Please note: Although the conference will be held in the virtual
world Second Life, presentation and paper proposals about LEM
developments in other virtual worlds are encouraged.

Possible Topics for Presentations, Papers, and Participatory Events:

· Virtual world events and exhibits as the drivers of attendance and engagement
· Immersive learning environments
· Reference service possibilities and practicalities in virtual worlds
· Corporate and special librarianship in virtual worlds
· Educational tools and resources
· Enterprise uses of virtual worlds
· Tours of LEM locations in Second Life
· Gaming and virtual worlds
· VW LEM opportunities for children, tweens, and teens
· Dreams and visions for LEM activities in virtual worlds
· Assessing LEM initiatives in virtual worlds
· Sustainability issues and opportunities for LEM activities in virtual worlds
· Other topics pertinent to the broad topic of LEM activities in
virtual worlds are welcome! Send us your innovative proposals!

Proposal Guidelines and Deadlines:

· Each session will be 45 minutes long.
· All sessions will begin on the hour.
· All proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. SLT on Monday, February 11, 2008.
· Please send proposals to Tom Peters (tpeters@tapinformation.com)
with "VW LEM proposal" in the subject line.
· For presentations, please send a paragraph about your proposed
presentation, the intended audience, and any pertinent URLs or SLURLs.
· For papers, please send an abstract of your paper.
· Notification of acceptance will be received by Friday, February 15, 2008.
· The 25 USD registration fee will be waived for all presenters.
· Proposals from students and general citizens are welcome. You do
not need to be a member of the LEM professions to present at this
conference.

Conference Schedule (tentative):

(Note: Because Second Life and other virtual worlds attract citizens
from all over the world, we plan to have two clusters of conference
sessions. Some presenters may be asked to present twice on Saturday,
March 8, 2008.)

· Friday, March 7, 2008, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. SLT (Pacific Time):
Pre-conference social gathering at Club Java on the Sun Microsystems
SIM in Second Life.

· Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to noon SLT (Pacific Time):
First Cluster of Conference Sessions:

o 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.: Keynote Panel (no conflict)
o 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.: First group of sessions
o 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.: Second group of sessions
o 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.: Third group of sessions

· Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. SLT (Pacific Time):
Second Cluster of Conference Sessions:

o 5:00 to 5:45 p.m.: Keynote Panel (no conflict)
o 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.: First group of sessions
o 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.: Second group of sessions
o 8:00 to 8:45 p.m.: Third group of sessions

· Note: Pre- and Post-Conference conversations, announcements, and
documents will be available in the "Virtual Words: Libraries,
Education and Museums" group in Facebook.

Conference Sponsors:

· Alliance Library System (http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/)
· IBM (http://www.ibm.com)
· Sun Microsystems (http://www.sun.com/)
· TAP Information Services (http://www.tapinformation.com)
· Virtual Worlds Library Association
(http://groups.google.com/group/virtualworldlibraries)

Conference Organizers:

· Lori Bell (Lorelei Junot in Second Life): lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com
· Doug McDavid (Doug Mandelbrot in Second Life): mcdavid@us.ibm.com
· Christy Confetti Higgins (Violet Portola in Second Life):
Christy.Confetti@sun.com
· John Howard (Corwin Howlett in Second Life):
jhoward@alliancelibrarysystem.com
· Craig Anderson (Draconius Merlin in Second Life): cjanders@kean.edu
· Tom Peters (Maxito Ricardo in Second Life): tpeters@tapinformation.com

Lori Bell
Director of Innovation
Alliance Library System
600 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309)694-9200 ext. 2128
lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com

The Convenors of Information Online 2009, Linden Fairbairn and Kay Harris, welcome you to the 14th Information Online Conference & Exhibition. The Conference & Exhibition will be held at Darling Harbour Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sydney from the 20th to 22nd January 2009.

Information Online 2009 is already shaping up to be the biggest event we have ever held. For 2009 the Executive Committee is looking forward to presenting delegates with an innovative programme, so are calling for papers that will educate and inspire the delegates.

Papers for 2009 can be nominated for peer-review. If you would like to submit a paper, please download the details from our website:

http://www.information-online.com.au. Deadline for submitting is 28th March 2008.

14-17 October, 2008, London, UK
http://irsg.bcs.org/iiix2008/

Submission deadline for all contributions: May 1, 2008.

The availability of information across media and genres, across
languages, and across modalities constantly increases. How people
access this information is highly dependent on the context of their
interaction and this context is influenced by a range of factors
such as the time, place, and history of interaction, the tasks
motivating the interaction and the technical possibilities of the
information systems. Although the use of information systems is
heavily affected by contextual factors, Information Retrieval and
Seeking research is largely conducted out of context.

IIiX will explore the relationships between the contexts that
affect Information Retrieval and Seeking, how these contexts impact
on information behaviour, and how knowledge of information contexts
can help design truly interactive information systems.

IIiX invites research contributions that approach information
contexts from a broad range of perspectives, such as context
surrounding documents, context influencing seeking, humans and
their tasks, the context of information seekers and providers,
the context of interactive search, and the technical contexts of
information systems.

IIiX encourages the submission of original, high quality research
papers that have not been previously published and are not under
review for another conference or journal, in any of the symposium
topics of interest. All submissions will be reviewed by an
international programme committee, and all accepted research papers
will be published in the symposium proceedings by a major
publisher. Submissions may either be full research papers
(max 5000 words) or research in progress papers (max 2000 words).
Full details on submissions are available on the symposium web page
(http://irsg.bcs.org/iiix2008/).

Topics of interest include, but are not restricted to, the following:

* Case studies, field experiments, simulations, etc. of
context-sensitive information seeking & retrieval
* Context-aware retrieval models
* Relevance feedback - implicit & explicit - and query modification
issues for capturing context
* Other approaches to eliciting, identifying and
expressing/capturing contextual information
* Task-based interactive information retrieval and seeking behaviour
* The effect of genre, media, language, modality and structure on
context
* Personalised and collaborative information access in context
* Contextual information interaction theory
* Interactive information retrieval and interface issues
* Nature of relevance in contexts
* Measures of performance in context and situation-sensitive
information access
* Test collections for context-sensitive research

**** IMPORTANT DATES ****

Full papers or Research-in-Progress papers: May 1, 2008
Notification of acceptance: June 23, 2008
Camera-ready copy due: July 2008

************************
Symposium co-chairs:
Mounia Lalmas & Anastasios Tombros
Queen Mary University of London, UK

Symposium Programme co-chairs:
Pia Borlund & Jesper W. Schneider
Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark

Thematic Programme Chairs:
Diane Kelly (Interactive IR)
University of North Carolina, USA

Arjen de Vries (Laboratory IR)
CWI, Netherlands

John Feather (Information Behaviour)
University of Loughborough, UK

Tutorial co-chairs:
Eero Sormunen, University of Tampere, Finland
Peter Ingwersen, Royal School of Library and Information Science

Doctoral Forum co-chairs:
Ross Wilkinson, CSIRO, Australia
Erica Cosijn, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Local organization chair:
Leif Azzopardi, University of Glasgow, UK

Web site:
Murat Yakici, University of Strathclyde, UK

--
Nicholas J. Belkin
Professor (II) of Information Science
Department of Library and Information Science
School of Communication, Information & Library Studies
Rutgers University
4 Huntington Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071, USA
Phone +1 732 932 7500 x8271
Fax +1 732 6916
Email nick@belkin.rutgers.edu
http://scils.rutgers.edu/~belkin/belkin.html

CALL FOR BOOK VOLUME PROPOSALS:

ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIES AND SOCIAL NETWORKS (AKCSN) BOOK SERIES
http://www.igi-global.com/bookseries

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Hakikur Rahman
PUBLISHER: IGI Global < http://www.igi-global.com >

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:

The AKCSN is an international book series that publishes high-quality original research about knowledge communities and social networks. This book series calls for a knowledge based perspective adopting concepts belonging to advancement on information science, knowledge communication and knowledge management pertaining to multi-disciplinary aspects. This series will cover, but not limited to knowledge management, knowledge communications, knowledge economy, information society, information dynamics, information processing, information retrieval, digital divide, grass-roots communities, developing countries, mobile computing, e-governance, e-commerce, e-society and e-applications.

To improvise the effects of information revolution and reach out to the general community, this book series will try to establish innovative model of approaches in understanding the dynamics of knowledge communication, drawing upon knowledge gains from the various branches of information science and the cognitive arena. The book series will try to provide an analytical approach to the holistic situation of the newly emerged knowledge perspectives featuring innovative models of technology transfer focusing upon the concepts of knowledge communication processes. When knowledge is a good to exchange through technological communication, then understanding of the dynamics influencing knowledge intelligibly become the premier issue to initiate high-end researches. In this context, the book series will aim to investigate which functions the knowledge-intensive services will form a major research area within the process of knowledge communication. It will also promote a systemic focus on the communication process underlying knowledge transmission, within the broader framework of the knowledge-based economy.

By becoming a contributor to the Advances in Knowledge Communities and Social Networks (AKCSN) Book Series, you will be granted an opportunity that a few have ever gained. Your work will be showcased in a collection that finds wide acceptance by both libraries and international indexes, and a diverse international editorial advisory board will support it. As major audience of books under this book series will be comprised of academics, scientists, technologists, and policy makers, it is highly likely that your edited book will be used as guide in the national and regional development processes reinforcing different tiers of knowledge implementations. I welcome you to consider submitting your research to this series in hopes of providing the field of E-Government with collections of pivotal applications, methods and technologies.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD:

Advances in Knowledge Communities and Social Networks (AKCSN) Book Series

Editor-in-Chief: Hakikur Rahman, ICMS, Bangladesh

Associate Editors:
Baanda A. Salim, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
A.V.Senthil Kumar, CMS College of Science and Commerce, India
Yanbo J. Wang, The University of Liverpool, UK


International Editorial Advisory Board:
Anne-Marie Oostveen, Oxford Internet Institute, UK
James Piecowye, Zayed University, Dubai
Ali Serhan Koyuncugil, Capital Markets Board of Turkey, Turkey
Robert A. Cropf, Saint Louis University, USA
Arla Juntunen, Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
Deborah L. Wheeler, United States Naval Academy, USA
Vincenzo Ambriola, University of Pisa, Italy
Tsegaye Tadesse, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
Alemayehu Molla, RMIT University, Australia
Subhajit Basu, Queen's University, UK
Claude Ghaoui, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Teresa Sancho Vinuesa, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain
Lucas Walsh, Deakin University, Australia
Agusti Cerrillo Martinez, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain

NEXT SUBMISSION DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2008

MISSION OF AKCSN:
The Advances in Knowledge Communities and Social Networks (AKCSN) Book Series is a multi-disciplinary international book series that aims to publish high-quality, original research about knowledge management. The AKCSN will provide an analytical approach to the holistic situation of the newly emerging knowledge dynamics featuring innovation in knowledge acquisition, knowledge communication and knowledge management focusing upon the concepts of the knowledge communities and social networks.

COVERAGE of AKCSN:
The coverage of AKCSN Book Series is international and focused on original research in knowledge communications, applications, management, policies and implications. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to the following:

· Knowledge Management and Business Improvement
· Knowledge as Capacity for Action
· Knowledge as a Symbol/Model of Development
· Knowledge as an Empirical Problem Solving Tool
· Agent-mediated Knowledge Management
· The Framework of a Pragmatic Conception of Knowledge
· Knowledge as a Competitive Force
· Flourishing Knowledge Creation Environments
· Measuring and Evaluating Knowledge Assets
· Technology Orientation and Capitalization of Knowledge
· Current State and Future Development of the Institutional Knowledge Management
· Knowledge Management Practices and Future Perspectives
· Challenges of Knowledge Management
· Methods, Measures and Instruments of Knowledge Management
· Conceptual Role of ICTs in Knowledge Communication and Management
· Organizational Knowledge Communication and Knowledge Transfer as the Focal Point of Knowledge Management
· Distributed Knowledge Management Business Cases and Experiences
· Knowledge Management System Architectures, Infrastructure and Middleware
· Strategic Management and Business Process Analysis
· Networks as Institutionalized Intermediaries of KC
· Organizational Knowledge Communication
· Communication of Knowledge in Organizations
· Knowledge Communication and the Role of Communities and Social Networks
· General Importance and Role of Knowledge Communities
· Importance and Role of Knowledge Communities in R&D and Innovative Knowledge Creation
· Supporting Virtual Communities of Practice and Interest Networks
· Methodologies to Analyze, Design and Deploy Distributed Knowledge Management Solutions
· Social Models to Design and Support Knowledge Intensive Collaborative Processes
· Meta-data Representation and Management (e.g., semantic-based coordination mechanisms, use of ontologies, etc.)
· Knowledge Acquisition Systems and Networks
· Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking of Deployed Systems
· Networks and Knowledge Communication in R&D Environments
· Communication and Management of Knowledge in R&D Networks
· Application of Social Network Analysis as a Knowledge Management Tool
· Leveraging Knowledge Communication Networks – Approaches to Interpretations and Interventions
· Whole-Network Properties and Knowledge Communication
· Knowledge Communication and Impact of Network Structures
· Roles and Positional Models of Knowledge Communication Networks
· Leveraging Knowledge Communication in Social Networks
· Epistemology of Knowledge Society
· Citizens’ eParticipation in Local Decision-Making Processes
· eCapacity Building Programmes to Ensure Digital Cohesion and Improved eGovernment Performance at Local Level
· Broadband Infrastructure and the New Wireless Network Solutions
· Local eGovernment Interoperability and security
· Generation of Municipal Services in Multi-Channel Environments
· Introduction to Mobile Computing
· Business Process Modeling
· Information and Data Management
· Communication and Agent Technology
· Best Practices for Mobile Computing
· Information Policy Overview
· Communications and the Internet
· Knowledge Chains
· Community Practices
· Learning Utilities
· Advanced Researches in Knowledge Communities


SUBMITTING TO AKCSN:
Prospective authors should note that only original and previously unpublished manuscripts will be considered. Final decision regarding acceptance/revision/rejection will be based on the reviews and assessment of the publisher, IGI Global. All submissions must be forwarded electronically to email@hakik.org by ****** NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 15, 2008 ******

PROSPECTUS SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Your 5-10 page (not including your CV) book prospectus should contain the following information:

1. 3-5 SUGGESTED TITLES for your proposed publication
2. A SYNOPSIS of your proposed publication, including a concise DEFINITION of the subject area
3. INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT AREA
4. 5-10 INDEXING KEYWORDS for your proposed subject area
5. Overall OBJECTIVES AND MISSION of your proposed publication
6. SCHOLARLY VALUE AND POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTION to information science, technology and management literature
7. PURPOSE AND POTENTIAL IMPACT on your field of research
8. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS of your proposed publication
9. PROSPECTIVE AUDIENCE for such a publication
10. POTENTIAL BENEFITS readers will gain from your proposed publication
11. EXISTING COMPETING PUBLICATIONS and their advantages and disadvantages in comparison to your proposed publication
12. TENTATIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS
13. PROJECTED TOTAL PAGE/WORD COUNT for proposed publication
14. TENTATIVE TIMETABLE for the entire project
15. POTENTIAL CHANNELS OF CALL DISTRIBUTION for the procurement of submissions and contacts (List-Servs, Universities, etc.)
16. COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS, phone, fax and e-mail information FOR EACH EDITOR/AUTHOR
17. A COPY OF YOUR VITAE, listing education and publication records FOR EACH EDITOR/AUTHOR

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER:
The Advances in Knowledge Communities and Social Networks (AKCSN) Book Series is published by IGI Global, publisher of the “IGI Publishing,” “Information Science Publishing,” “IRM Press,” “CyberTech Publishing” and “Information Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.

All inquiries and submissions should be should be directed to the attention of:

Please forward proposals and submission inquiries to:
Hakikur Rahman
Editor-in-Chief
Advances in Knowledge Communities and Social Networks (AKCSN) Book Series
http://www.igi-global.com/bookseries
Direct link:
www.igi-global.com/akcsn
Email: email@hakik.org

INFORMATION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (ISC) ISSN 1364-694X

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Summer 2009 issue of the online journal Information for Social Change (ISC) will focus on the theme of SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR UTOPIAS.

This issue of ISC aims to document 21st century science and technology initiatives designed for utopian societies. The intended audience is hands-on Utopian makers, as well as those individuals and groups who share in the vision of Utopian futures.

ISC seeks submissions in the following two areas aimed at encouraging adaptations, constructive intercultural dialogue, and international participation:

1) General action research, development based participatory action research, case studies, and DIY (do-it-yourself) aspects of creating low cost, long term science and technology solutions to our present ecological mess, which also make for viable long term social justice (e.g., ethical aid, alternative transportation, living labs, green housing, and slow food movements) and the role of library and information workers and work therein.

2) Thoughts on information ecology, sharing, and recycling as they relate to the production of human and natural resources and how best to achieve egalitarian societies in which there is free flow of information (e.g., social, cultural, communication, and information systems which combine ICT within egalitarian decision making processes in the context of non-proprietary systems and free information movements).

Anyone interested in contributing work related to the above expressed theme is invited to share their ideas with issue co-editors Martyn Lowe (martynlowe@usa.net) & Toni Samek (toni.samek@ualberta.ca).

Whilst encouraging rigorous debate, the journal exists primarily for workers and practitioners, so simple and clear English is preferable. Articles should, where possible, be between 500 and 2500 words. This is to ensure a wide coverage of topics in each issue. However, longer articles may be excerpted in the journal and the full text made available from the author(s), if you wish. As well as articles we are also interested in shorter pieces (including letters, review articles, and poems).

The closing date for final submission is December 10 (HUMAN RIGHTS DAY), 2008.

For more information about ISC, see: http://libr.org/isc/

IFLA
Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding
10-14 August 2008, Québec, Canada

CALL FOR PAPERS
Information Literacy and Academic and Research Libraries Sections

The Information Literacy (IL) and the Academic and Research Libraries (ARL) Sections of IFLA will be holding a joint open program at the IFLA General Conference in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, August 10-14, 2008. IL educators or practitioners are invited to submit proposals for papers related to the theme:

Return on Investment: Learners' Outcomes in Information Literacy. Do they really learn?

From high school to university current trends indicate a small but growing number of studies about learning outcomes for IL. Effective assessment of student learning outcomes is a critical component to improving information literacy programs.

In this call for papers, we are interested in a wide range of techniques that provide objective measures for assessing students' information competencies. We are looking for speakers who can relate experiences from a practitioner's perspective, as well as presentations of research on assessment of IL programs. The focus can be on diagnoses concerning incoming students, evaluating students' progress towards achieving IL skills or exit assessments. Here are some questions to consider:

How are they used to evaluate the IL courses quality and their cost-effectiveness?
What indicators should be identified to measure competency or fluency?
What comparison can be made between different contexts, levels or disciplines?
Do assessment tools vary according to program needs?
What is the impact on pedagogical methods?

PAPER REQUIREMENTS:
The proposal should include a title, an abstract of 200-400 words and a one-page biographical sketch for each author, with current employment information and title, containing a selected list of previous presentations and publications. Submissions will be rated on how well they fit with the program theme. The abstract should be submitted as a MS Word file by e-mail, in English, no later than 30 January 2008 to:

Agnes Colnot
Service commun de documentation - CS 64302
Université Rennes 2 - Haute Bretagne
F-35043 RENNES Cedex
Email : agnes.colnot@wanadoo.fr

Submissions will be acknowledged by return email. Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome of the review panel by 1 March 2008. Papers (3-21 pages) are required to meet IFLA guidelines posted at: http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/callinfo-en.htm . Presentations at the conference will be limited to approximately 20-30 minutes and will be a summary of the original paper and may use PowerPoint. An electronic version of this call will be posted at http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/call-papers-en.htm

The full paper is due no later than 1 May 2008 and must be an original submission not published elsewhere. Papers may be written and presented in any of the IFLA working languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish) however, simultaneous translation is not guaranteed.

Please note that all fees, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation, etc., are the responsibility of the authors of accepted papers. For additional information, please contact Agnes Colnot.

The New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG), an interest group of ACRL New England, is requesting proposals from those interested in presenting at this year's annual program, "How Students Learn," to be held at Western New England College, Springfield, MA on Friday June 6th, 2008.

We encourage proposals from individuals, groups of panelists or those interested in facilitating lunch time round table discussions. Proposals that address factors impacting student learning, and how librarians can leverage this knowledge to effectively teach information literacy skills are of particular interest. Proposal topics could include but are not limited to:

Studies of student learning or research habits (in the library, at home, online, etc.)
Innovation in instruction and information literacy programs to accommodate student learning styles
Learning styles in an online environment
Innovative use of library spaces to enhance the student learning experience
Learning styles through the generations (Gen X, Gen Y, The New Silent Generation, etc.)
Cognitive abilities of college students
Gaming as a learning tool
Managing the e-classroom to enhance learning

Each speaker or panel group should plan on presenting for approximately 25 minutes of a 45 minute session, leaving ample time for questions and discussion after the presentation. Interactive presentations are highly encouraged.

For speakers and panelists, please submit a one-page proposal including complete contact information and technology or equipment requirements.

For round table facilitators, please submit a brief paragraph describing your round table, 3 to 5 potential questions you would use to facilitate a lively discussion, and complete contact information. Technology and equipment will not be available at round tables.

All proposals should be submitted to Sara Marks (smarks@fsc.edu) or Laurie Sabol (laurie.sabol@tufts.edu) by February 22, 2008.

Call for Chapters
Hybrid Book/Wiki Publication
"Library 2.0 Initiatives in Academic Libraries"
An ACRL Monograph
Editor: Laura B. Cohen

Library 2.0 is a response to the revolution in the way library users
create, edit, seek, use, organize and share information. Many observers
agree on several guiding principles of Library 2.0. These include the
use of social information tools favored by users; building personalized,
participatory library services driven by user needs; an embrace of
radical trust; taking the library to users; and rapid change mobilized
by assessment.

Academic libraries are spearheading Library 2.0 innovations, but many
libraries remain out of the loop. "Library 2.0 Initiatives in Academic
Libraries" will be a hybrid book and post-publication wiki presenting
case studies of Library 2.0 initiatives and will serve as a guide to
action. It is the first professional library publication of its type.

"Library 2.0 Initiatives in Academic Libraries" will consist of case
study chapters on a range of significant Library 2.0 initiatives taking
place in academic libraries throughout the world. Following its
publication, the authors will maintain follow-up reports on a wiki that
will track the subsequent evolution of their initiatives. These reports
can be tracked on the wiki site or by RSS feed.

The book and wiki will be published by the Association of College &
Research Libraries.

Recommended topics: Acceptable topics cover a range of significant
initiatives that embody the guiding principles of Library 2.0. Topics
may cover functional beta initiatives.

Chapter topics, and any combinations of these topics, may include but
are not limited to the following:

2.0-enhanced Web sites
Assessment of Library 2.0 initiatives
Blogging
Delivering customizable content
Engaging staff in Library 2.0 principles and practices
Engaging students in library planning and assessment
Gaming
IM communication
Innovative user-centered services in physical spaces
Library Web sites as community spaces
Mashups
Mobile computing-enhanced online spaces
OPAC innovations
Podcasting, videocasting, Web conferencing
Privacy and 2.0
RSS content delivery
Social bookmarking
Social networking tools used for outreach, community conversations,
teaching, research, etc.
Student collaboration in developing library services
Tagging
Taking the library to users in both physical and online spaces
Wiki publishing

Submissions: Individuals interested in contributing to this publication
are invited to e-mail a proposal to the editor. Significant writings
about the initiative should not have appeared elsewhere. The proposal
should be approximately 500 words and consist of your name, affiliation,
working title of the chapter, abstract, description of the initiative
and plans for its future development. Proposals should include a
statement that the author(s) agree to maintain periodic project updates
on the post-publication wiki for a period of at least two years
following publication of the book.

Please e-mail your proposal in an attached document to Laura B. Cohen,
editor, at lcohen@uamail.albany.edu by March 1, 2007. You will be
notified about the status of your submission by April 1, 2007. Following
acceptance of proposals, authors will have three months to prepare
chapters of 5,000-7,000 words. The book has an estimated publication
date of fall 2007.

______________________________
Laura B. Cohen
Web Support Librarian
LI-140 University at Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Voice: 518-442-3492
Fax: 518-442-3088

ALT is seeking paper submissions for a Special issue of our ALT Journal (ALT-J). Details are as follows:

LEARNING AND TEACHING IN IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL WORLDS
A special issue of ALT-J, Research in Learning Technology

Immersive virtual worlds (IVWs), such as Second Life, Active Worlds, Croquet and Forterra and massive multi-player games (MMPGs), such as EverQuest and World of Warcraft represent a paradigm shift in learning technology, and an important challenge to the world of education. The aim of this special issue of ALT-J is to develop and publish a timely collection of papers representing current research, developments and ideas in educational applications of IVWs and MMPGs. Of particular interest are papers that go beyond descriptions of objects and activities to build links between practice and pedagogy, and offer conceptual, methodological and analytical rigour.

Full details of how to submit can be found at:
http://www.alt.ac.uk/callforpapers_altj_ivw.html.

For queries and guidance relating to the call please contact:
Robert Ward r.d.ward@hud.ac.uk
or
Maggi Savin-Baden m.savinbaden@coventry.ac.uk

Important dates:
- Until 22 February 2008: Submission of abstracts and formal/informal response from Special Issue Editors.
- Submission of full papers: 31st March 2008.

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>> Call for Participation Deadline: April 29th <<

http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/call.htm
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E-Learn 2008

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,
Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education

November 17-21, 2008 * Las Vegas, Nevada
(Riviera Hotel & Casino Convention Center)

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

** Submission Deadline: April 29, 2008 **

Organized by:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
(http://www.aace.org)
Co-sponsored by:
International Journal on E-Learning
(http://www.aace.org/pubs/ijel)
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COLOR POSTER--E-Learn 2008 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Available to Print & Distribute (PDF to print; 200kb)
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/EL08poster.pdf

>> CONTENTS & LINKS (details below) <<

1. Submission Information, Deadline April 29th:
Call for Presentations: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/call.htm
Submission Guide: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/submitguide.htm
Presenter Guide: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/PresenterLounge

2. Major Topics: www.aace.org/conf/elearn/topics.htm
3. Presentation Categories: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/categories.htm

4. Products/Services Showcases & Presentations: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/corporate.htm

5. Proceedings & Paper Awards: http://www.aace.org/pubs
6. For Budgeting Purposes: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/rates.htm

7. Las Vegas, Nevada: http://www.aace.org/conf/cities/lasvegas/defaultEL.htm
8. Deadlines: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/deadlines.htm

** What are your colleagues saying about E-Learn conferences? **
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/testimonials.htm

INVITATION:
E-Learn 2008 -- World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education is an international, annual conference which serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information on research, development, and applications of all topics related to e-Learning in these four sectors.

E-Learn Is Unique:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/unique.htm
E-Learn is an innovative collaboration between the top public and private academic researchers, developers, education and business professionals, and end users from the Corporate, Healthcare, Government, and Higher Education sectors.

All presentation proposals are reviewed and selected by a respected, international Executive Advisory Board (http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/exec.htm) and Program Committee, based on merit and the perceived value for attendees.

E-Learn, the premiere international, non-commercial conference in the field, spans all
disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,000 attendees
from over 70 countries. We invite you to attend E-Learn and submit
proposals for presentations.

All presentation proposals are peer reviewed and selected by three
reviewers on the respected international Program Committee for inclusion in the
conference program, proceedings book, and CD-ROM proceedings.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers
* Best Practice Sessions
* Roundtables
* Demonstrations/Posters
* Research/Technical Showcases
* Products/Services Showcases
* Tutorials/Workshops

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
For Call for Presentations, connect to:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/call.htm

All authors MUST follow the submission guidelines and complete the Web form
at: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/submitguide.htm

For Presentation and AV Guidelines, see:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/PresenterLounge

TOPICS:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/topics.htm

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following topics as they relate to the e-Learning and the technologies supporting e-Learning.

1. Sectors or Application Domains:
General & Cross-Domain
Corporate
Government
Health Care
Higher Education
Informal Learning (Museums, Communities, Homes)
K-12
Military Training
Professional Associations & Non-Profits

2. Major Topics relating to or technologically supporting E-Learning:
Content Development
Evaluation
Implementation Examples and Issues
Instructional Design
Policy Issues
Research
Social and Cultural Issues
Standards and Interoperability
Tools and Systems

3. Specific Topic Examples:
Accessibility
Asynchronous Learning
Authoring Tools
Building E-Learning Architectures
Collaborative Learning
Community Building
Courseware Development
Customer Training
Developing an Organizational e-Learning Strategy
Developing, Integrating, and Delivering E-Learning Solutions
Digital Libraries for E-Learning
Distance Learning
Electronic Publishing Tools for E-Learning
Evaluation/Performance Measurement & Assessment
Good Practice Concepts & Examples
Human-Computer Interaction
Industry-University Partnering
Infrastructure of E-Learning Environments
Innovative Curriculum in E-Learning
Instructional Design for E-Learning
Intelligent E-Learning Technology
Interactive E-Learning Systems
Knowledge Management in E-Learning
Learning & Content Management Systems
Management of Learning Resources
Marketing/Promoting Learning Activities
Multimedia-based E-Learning Systems
Organizational E-Learning Strategies
Pedagogical & Issues
Policy and Law
Quality Management and Assessment in E-Learning
Research Perspectives for E-Learning
Simulations
Societal Issues, Including Legal, Standards, & International Issues
Virtual Universities, Classrooms, and Laboratories

PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/categories.htm
The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful
activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.

PRODUCTS/SERVICES SHOWCASES & PRESENTATIONS:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/corporate.htm
Organizations have the opportunity to demonstrate and discuss their e-learning related
products and services in through Products/Services Showcases & Presentations.

PROCEEDINGS & PAPER AWARDS:
http://www.aace.org/pubs
Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Proceedings Book and on
CD-ROM. Proceedings in this series serve as major resources in the multimedia/
hypermedia/telecommunications community, reflecting the current state of
the art in the discipline. In addition, the Proceedings also are
internationally distributed through and archived in EdITLib--
Education and Information Library, http://www.EdITLib.org/

Selected papers may be invited for publication in may be invited for
publication in AACE's respected journals especially in the
- International Journal on E-Learning (IJEJ),
- Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH), or
- Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR).

All presented papers will be considered for Outstanding Paper Awards within
several categories. Award winning papers may be invited for publication in
the AACE journals.

FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/rates.htm
The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants will be
approximately $395 U.S. (AACE members), $465 U.S. (non-members).
Registration includes proceedings on CD, receptions, and all sessions
except tutorials. The conference dinner (if offered) will be an extra fee.

All conference sessions will be held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino Convention Center (http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/hotel.htm) located in the heart of Las Vegas shows, shopping, dining, and attractions. Special discount hotel have been obtained for E-Learn participants at $129 (single/double).

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Experience the Shows, Dining, Shopping, Attractions, & Tours!
http://www.aace.org/conf/cities/lasvegas/defaultEL.htm

Las Vegas, an ever-changing fantasy-land of a city, has seen unbelievable expansion since it emerged from the desert 100 years ago. Las Vegas continues to build upon its reputation as a vibrant showcase for the extraordinary. This is the city that attracts more than 38 million visitors a year by offering the grandest hotels, the biggest stars in entertainment, the highest caliber of award-winning chefs and master sommeliers, and, of course, the brightest lights.

Las Vegas offers unmatched entertainment. While planning an evening of entertainment, look to the growing roster of gourmet restaurants and unparalleled wine and food adventures in Las Vegas. A host of fine dining and lifestyle magazines have honored the city for its fantastic fare and hailed individual restaurants for their exquisite cuisine,

A shoppers paradise. Drawing an influx of designers and upscale specialty boutiques, Las Vegas has become one of the premium world-class shopping destinations in the country.

It's not just a conference. it's also a vacation! So plan to join us in Las Vegas for E-Learn 2008, a great conference in one of the world's greatest destinations.

For further Las Vegas information, see:
http://www.visitlasvegas.com

DEADLINES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/deadlines.htm

Submissions Due: April 29, 2008
Authors Notified: May 30, 2008
Proceedings File Due: Sept. 24, 2008
Early Registration: Sept. 24, 2008
Conference: Nov. 17-21, 2008

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If you have a question about E-Learn, please send an e-mail to
AACE Conference Services, conf@aace.org

Contact:
AACE--Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
P.O. Box 1545
Chesapeake, Virginia 23327 USA
Phone: 757-366-5606 * Fax: 703-997-8760
E-mail: conf@aace.org * http://www.AACE.org

CALL FOR POSTER SESSION SPEAKERS
July 28 - 31, 2008
"Welcome to Next-Gen.EDU"

Gain exposure for your work, share your project results with peers, and have in-depth discussions with attendees. Become a poster session presenter for Campus Technology 2008 in Boston, July 28 - 31, 2008.

Campus Technology 2008 is the place where leading innovators and experts in technology for higher education will be guiding faculty, instructional designers, eLearning program managers, information technologists, and campus administrators into the new realm of teaching and learning in a Web 2.0 world.

FOR INFORMATION ON CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY 2008: http://www.1105info.com/omvpump_msxsqil.html

Poster sessions are hour-long presentations given during exhibit hall hours. Your poster presentation offers you the opportunity to address these leaders in a dedicated forum, and to receive feedback and input on your ideas and projects.

Suggested topic areas include:
* Students and immersive learning technologies
* Instructional design
* Emerging technologies for higher education
* Course management and collaborative learning environments
* Online and distance education
* ePortfolio systems and educational assessment

For complete information on how to submit a proposal, submission guidelines, plus a list of topics of particular interest, go to http://www.1105info.com/ybdwjbf_msxsqil.html

Submissions can now be made online through our electronic form:
http://www.1105info.com/eurmauu_msxsqil.html

**DON'T DELAY!**
Deadline for Poster session proposals is February 25, 2008!
http://www.1105info.com/zpvabpn_msxsqil.html

Washington Interactive Technologies Conference
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
Arlington, Virginia
August 20-22, 2008

Abstracts for presentations from knowledgeable professionals in industry, government, military, public education and academia are solicited to provide presentations which would be part of a comprehensive conference program on the latest interactive 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, and instructional systems design, together with Knowledge Management systems.

The submissions should be in the form of individual presentations, panel discussions, and preconference tutorials. Topics of interest include:

Mobile Computing, Handhelds & PDAs

Using effective elearning and engaging distance learning for the enterprise
Pervasive computing devices and other ubiquitous computing technologies — from laptops to tablet PCs to PDAs to smartphones
Virtualization, Process Migration, Thin-client Computing, Network Mobility
Utilization of Mobile Enterprise Servers
Mobile Computing’s Impact on Workforce Productivity
Mobile Enterprise Asset Management Systems
Low Cost Computers
Wearable computing and networking
User interfaces and systems design
Mobile Authoring Tools
Knowledge Management Systems

Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Learning Content Managements Systems (LCMS)
LMS Interaction with other Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
LMS Interoperability standards (SCORM, AICC, IMS, IEEE)
Talent Management Systems
E-Learning, E-Training and Executive Training
Knowledge Management (KM) systems for operations improvement
Purchasing KM systems vs outsourcing (ASPs)
Implementing/Managing the Knowledge Management System
Gaming and Simulation for Training and
Job Performance Improvement

Online Games
Agent-Based gaming, Avatars, and Distributed environments
Game-based Learning
Massively Multiplayer Simulation (MMP)
Simulations and Games for Strategy and Policy Planning
Military Applications
Simulations Utilizing Problem Solving Tools
Customizable, Computer-based Interactive Simulations
Simulation gaming for Management Training
New Technologies & the Marketplace

Defining the Learning Marketplace
Market Issues and Barriers
Meeting Learner Goals and System Goals
Criteria for instructional design & delivery methods
Return on Investment (ROI) and Improved Productivity
Integrated Enterprise Learning and Performance Improvement
Content and Technology Interoperability Issues
Corporate Learning Portals vs. Application Service Providers (ASPs)
Instructional Systems Design

Blended Learning strategies
Strategies to address remote learners
Implementing Accessibility into e-Learning
Authoring tools for the Web and their effectiveness
Evaluation processes and assessment techniques
ISD for the Enterprise and Performance Improvement
Prototyping in the development process
Business cases for learning measurement
Acquiring metrics and developing budgets
20-2Presenters and Attendees would include the following:

Academic Professionals
Chief Learning Officers
Directors of E-Learning
Directors of Training and Development
E-learning Project Managers
Military and Industrial Trainers
Government Professionals and Managers
Performance Support Professionals
Managers of Training
Management and Training Consultants
Compliance Training Managers
Hardware and Software Systems Manufacturers
Education/Training Facilitators
Human Performance Technology Professionals
Instructional Designers
Instructional Systems Developers
Curriculum Developers
Content Developers
E-Learning Developers
Application Development Managers
Please submit abstract(s) of your proposed presentation(s) (up to 100 words per topic suggested). Abstracts will be considered for an individual presentation, or as a participant in a panel discussion. We are also seeking proposals for 1/2 day preconference tutorials related to the foregoing. A proceedings will be prepared and you should indicate whether you will provide a paper prior to the conference for inclusion in the proceedings. Abstract submissions should be received by March 17, 2008. If your abstract is accepted, papers should be submitted by August 1, 2008 in order to be included in the Conference Proceedings. Authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the conference, present their work to their peers, and transfer copyright. Primary speakers receive a complimentary registration to the conference. All other speakers will be required to pay a discounted conference registration fee.

Be sure to include the author’s name, title, organization, address, phone number, and email address. Accepted speakers will have their biographies included on the SALT® conference web site as well as a photo if this material is provided to SALT®. Submit on-line at www.salt.org or send to SALT, 50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. Phone: 540-347-0055 / Fax: 540-349-3169 / email: DCprogram08@salt.org. The program schedule will consist of preconference tutorials on Tuesday, August 19, and the main conference presentation sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, August 20-22.

Author’s Information

Be sure to include the author’s name, title, organization, address, phone number, and email address. In addition, relevant biographical information about the author(s) should be included with the abstract submission so it can be posted on the SALT® web site.

Key Dates to note

Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts: March 17, 2008

Notification of Acceptance: April 1, 2008

Submission of Papers: August 1, 2008

Conference Dates: August 20-22, 2008

To submit your abstract online, click here

For a PDF version of the Call for Papers go to http://www.salt.org/docs/call.pdf

To submit your abstract online http://www.salt.org/dc/washingtonP.asp?pn=submitabsinfo&ss=l

Society for Applied Learning Technology

50 Culpeper Street

Warrenton, Va 20186

Ph: (540) 347-0055 Fax: (540) 349-3169 Web: http://www.salt.org

This is a call for articles for a special issue of _Library Hi Tech_, whose focus will be on new-look and open-source OPAC solutions. The editor of this special issue is looking for innovative and interesting ways that libraries are either adding 3rd party software front-ends to their OPACs, 3rd party software back-ends that power-use structured metadata, or open-source OPAC replacements as add-ons or are totally reconstructed for new uses and applications of the structured metadata. Applications that focus on user needs, user ease-of-use, and Library 2.0 ideas are especially encouraged.

If you are interested in submitting an article, please send a short proposal, discussing the topic and a suggested title, to the email below by March 30, 2008. Draft articles are due to the editor by October 1, 2008. Inquiries and questions are also welcome.

Dr. Brad Eden
Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Scholarly Communication
University of California, Santa Barbara
Associate Editor, _Library Hi Tech_
eden@library.ucsb.edu

http://www.unak.org.tr/unak08eng/ (for all detail)

At the present day, rapidly increasing information and constantly developing information technologies in various science fields have brought up information services being given quicker, more efficiently and economically in this field. In conformity with this, during the production, presentation and accession of information, it has obliged information professionals, computer specialists and librarians to work together.

UNAK General Meetings, performed in different universities in Turkey every year since 2001, This year It will be held in Yasar University-Izmir, Turkey in 9th-11th October 2008, under the name of ‘‘Information: Diversity and Awareness’’.

We are very proud to be attendance of this conference, and very glad that you come to participate in this conference.

THEMES;

· Information Management

· Information Systems

· Information Network

· Information Security

· Information Marketing

· Information Centers and Services

o Collection Management

o Bibliographic Control

o User Services

o Reference Services

o Periodicals

· Indexing

· Electronic Content Management

· e-Books and e-Journal

· Non-governmental Organizations(NGO)

· Consortium

· Open Source Archive

· Search Engine

· New Generation Information Services

o Web 2.0

§ Social Network

o Web 3.0

§ Semantic Web Site

· Publishing and e-Publishing

· Archive and Archive Systems

o Institutional Information and Document Management

o Digital Archive

· Copyright

· Innovation

· European Union(EU) Process

· Education, Life Long Education, Distance Education

· Information Literacy

Important Date

Call for papers will be open till 1 June 2008 (from Kamil Comlekci)

7th European Conference on e-Learning

Grecian Bay Hotel, Agia Napa, Cyprus

6-7 November 2008

http://academic-conferences.org/ecel/ecel2008/ecel08-call-papers.htm

This is the second call for papers for the 7th European Conference on
e-Learning, which will be held at the Grecian Bay Hotel, Agia Napa,
Cyprus. on the 6-7 November 2008.

Over the last ten years, the way in which education is delivered has
changed considerably with the advent of new technologies. e-Learning is
one such development, so much so that it is now regarded as a field in
it?s own right. Thus, the 7th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL
2008), offers an opportunity for those involved in the study,
implementation and delivery of e-learning to meet and exchange ideas and
experiences.

The conference, to be held in November 2008, invites qualitative,
experience-based and quantitative papers, case studies and reports of
work in progress on both the theory and practice of all aspects of
web-enabled technology in learning and teaching. Submissions are
welcomed from academics, teachers, practitioners, vendors and
government departments.

Topics may include, but are not limited to: e-Learning platforms,
portals and Virtual learning environments; Course design; Emerging
and best practices; Partnerships in e-Learning; Evaluation of
e-Learning; Cross-cultural education; e-Learning strategies;
Social benefits of e-Learning; e-Learning effectiveness and
outcomes; Web-based learning, including Wikis and Blogs;
Academic participation and freedom; Learner autonomy;
Security and confidentiality; Self-learning integrated methodology;
Ambient intelligence; Assertive and assistive educational
technology; Computer-aided assessment; Learning content management
systems; AV-communication and other media; Digital classrooms; Blended
learning; Collaborative on-line learning; Content repositories; Data
envelopment analysis; Meta data standards; Ontologies; Pedagogical
models; Needs analysis; Global trends in e-Learning; Corporate training;
Managing quality in e-Learning; Synchronic software; Educating the
educators; Web 2.0 technologies; Mobile learning; Simulated communities;
Online mentoring; e-Benchmarking; Cultural, social and gender issues;
Personalisation; National/international strategies.

Abstracts are required in the first instance and should be submitted
by 22nd of May 2008 via the online form at
http://academic-conferences.org/ecel/ecel2008/ecel08-abstract-submission.htm

Drexel University
Creese Student Center, Behrakis Grand Hall
3200 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, March 20, 2008
7:30am - 4:00pm

For more information go to: http://www.drexel.edu/irt/eLearningConf2008/proposals.html#

• Sessions are 50 minutes
• If you can't use the whole 50 minutes, you can split a session. Please make a note of it in your abstract. Better yet, find a co-presenter.
• Proposal deadline: March 5, 2008

Joins us this Spring for a chance to share your latest in methodology, pedagogy, and eLearning solutions!

OCTOBER 24, 2008

Timonium (Baltimore), MD

How in the World? Getting Students to Think Critically

Practical approaches and successful practices

**Call for Presenters**

On this United Nations Day we ask the question, “How in the World … do we get our students to think critically?” College faculty and librarians interested in the goal of improving students’ critical thinking skills will have an opportunity to share their best practices and learn from colleagues about this aspect of pedagogy central to all teaching and learning. Presenters at the MILEX Conference 2008 will share techniques, lead exercises, and illustrate classroom applications.

MILEX (Maryland Information Literacy Exchange), a new and growing organization of academic and instruction librarians, invites proposals from those interested in presenting at this conference. The MILEX Conference Committee is striving to construct an experience for academics that will be heavy on specific models and practical information for instructors to use in sparking their students’ critical faculties. Proposals that address opportunities to integrate critical thinking skills into lessons are of particular interest. Collaborative projects between faculty and librarians are especially welcome.

Do you have a special idea or technique to share? Why not submit a proposal to present at this special conference?

Submit proposals to Susan Cooperstein at cooperstein@loyola.edu by April 30, 2008 (For questions or additional information, call 410-617-6832).

Presenters whose proposals have been accepted will be notified by email by June 1, 2008.

For a copy of the form for presenter proposals and more information about MILEX, please visit www.milexmd.org.

Suntec Singapore

August 4 – 6, 2008

This International Conference on Teaching and Learning with Technology (or iCTLT) is jointly organized by the Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). ISTE is the organization that hosts the premier NECC (or National Educational Computing Conference) annually in the U.S.

The inaugural programme of iCTLT 2008 will focus on teaching and learning practices for engaging and effective digital-age education. It will feature education leaders, education researchers, classroom practitioners and industry leaders across the Asia-Pacific Region and around the world.

MOE (Singapore) and ISTE are now calling for proposals for iCTLT 2008. All teachers, school leaders, educators, researchers and industry leaders from related fields are invited to submit proposals. We also welcome corporate-sponsored proposals from exhibitors. The deadline for submission is 31 March 2008.

Theme and Sub-Themes
The theme for the conference is Learning, Leading, Innovating, and the sub-themes are:

Learning - covers the following aspects of technology use in the learning environment:
Literacy in the Digital World
Online Learning (including Web 2.0 tools)
ICT-Rich Pedagogy
Cyberwellness & Cyber Safety
Global Collaboration/Citizenship

Leading - covers the leadership necessary for:
Leadership in e-Education
Transformation
Change Management

Innovating - covers the latest innovative uses of technology in the curriculum and the resulting curriculum that takes advantage of emerging technologies:
Gaming for Learning
Portable/Mobile Learning
Innovative Curriculum

Categories of Proposals
Submission of proposals can be for a Paper Presentation or Poster Presentation. It is important to note that all presenters should ensure that legal copies of software are used at the conference.

Paper Presentations (5 & 6 Aug 2008)
The duration of each presentation can either be 30 min, 60 min or 90 min, and will be held during the concurrent sessions in meeting rooms on 5 and 6 Aug 2008.

The presentation may be presented as a lecture or panel discussion.

Lecture - There may be one or more presenters, each addressing the audience independently. The content should be of high interest and widely applicable to the audience. It should educate, inspire, challenge, and/or provide specific implementation ideas. The focus should be on evaluation and synthesis rather than the history/details of a specific project or initiative.
Panel Discussion - The main presenter serves as the moderator for his or her co-presenter panelists. The content should lend itself to a variety of perspectives with the moderator focused on creating a cohesive presentation.

Poster Presentations (5 & 6 Aug 2008)
The posters will be displayed in the exhibition hall. It can include 15 min presentations and/or demonstrations for presenters to interact informally with attendees.

Content should focus on the implementation of a lesson, curriculum, technology, model, or project, or demonstrate a good electronic resource/tool or practice for teaching and learning.

Online Submission – All proposals will be submitted online. Go to: http://www.ictlt.com/cfp_guidelines.html

Status of Submission - Acceptance/Regret notifications will be e-mailed by May 2008.

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications

June 30-July 4, 2008 * Vienna, Austria

FINAL CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

** Submissions Due: April 7, 2008 **

Organized by
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
http://www.aace.org
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** What are your colleagues saying about the international ED-MEDIA conferences? **
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/testimonials.htm

COLOR POSTER--ED-MEDIA 2008 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Available to Print & Distribute (PDF to print; 200kb)
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/ed08poster.pdf

>> CONTENTS & LINKS (details below) <<

1. Call for Papers and Submission & Presenter Guidelines:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/submitguide.htm
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/PresenterLounge

2. Major Topics: www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/topics.htm

3. Presentation Categories: http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/categories.htm
4. Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations: http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/corporate.htm

5. Proceedings & Paper Awards: http://www.aace.org/pubs
6. For Budgeting Purposes: http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/rates.htm

7. Vienna, Austria: http://www.aace.org/conf/Cities/Vienna/
8. Deadlines: http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/deadlines.htm

INVITATION:
ED-MEDIA 2008--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia &
Telecommunications is an international conference, sponsored by the
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). 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.

ED-MEDIA, the premiere international conference in the field, spans all
disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,500 attendees
from over 60 countries. We invite you to attend ED-MEDIA and submit
proposals for presentations.

This Final Call for Presentations is offered for those who were:
- unable to meet the first deadline for submissions in December, or
- were not ready to present a finished paper or project, or
- have a work-in-progress topic to present, and
- do not yet have a proposal accepted for presentation.

All presentation proposals are peer-reviewed and selected by three
reviewers on the respected Program Committee for inclusion in the
conference program, Proceedings (book and CD-ROM formats) and
EdITLib (Education and Information Technology Digital Library), http://www.EdITLib.org

We invite you to attend the ED-MEDIA Conference and submit proposals for
these presentation categories: http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/categories.htm

> Full & Brief Papers
> Best Practices
> Panels
> Best Practices
> Roundtables
> Symposia
> Student Panels (NEW)
> Posters/Demonstrations
> Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations

These Final Call presentation categories have been quite popular especially for the efficient
exchange of information about on-going research, applications, and projects.

Call for Presentations:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm

Submission Guidelines and Form:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/submitguide.htm

Presentation and AV Guidelines:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/PresenterLounge

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers
* Panels
* Best Practices
* Symposia
* Demonstrations/Posters
* Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations
* Tutorials/Workshops
* Student Panel Dissertation Help Sessions
* Roundtables

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.

For ALL subtopics, please see:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/topics.htm

1. Infrastructure: (in the large)
2. Tools & Content-oriented Applications
3. New Roles of the Instructor & Learner
4. Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI)
5. Cases & Projects
6. Special Strand: ** Universal Web Accessibility **

PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/categories.htm
The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful activities
designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.

CORPORATE SHOWCASES & DEMONSTRATIONS:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/corporate.htm

Companies have the opportunity to demonstrate and discuss their educational
technology products and services in through Corporate Showcases and Demonstrations/Literature.

PROCEEDINGS & PAPER AWARDS:
http://www.aace.org/pubs
Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Proceedings Book and on CD-ROM.
Proceedings in this series serve as major resources in the multimedia/
hypermedia/telecommunications community, reflecting the current state of
the art in the discipline. In addition, the Proceedings also are internationally distributed through and archived in the Education and Information Technology Digital Library, http://www.EdITLib.org

Selected papers may be invited for publication in may be invited for publication in AACE's respected journals especially in the
- Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH),
- International Journal on E-Learning (IJEJ), or
- Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR).

All presented papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards within several categories.
Award winning papers may be invited for publication in the AACE journals.

FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/rates.htm

The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants will be
approximately $395 U.S. (AACE members), $450 U.S. (non-members).
Registration includes proceedings on CD, receptions, and all sessions
except tutorials.

All conference sessions will be held at the Vienna Univ. of Technology. Guest rooms at numerous hotels near the conference in different price ranges will be reserved for conference participants.

Vienna, Austria:
http://www.aace.org/conf/Cities/Vienna

Vienna is an ideal-typical European city similar to Barcelona, London, Milan, Paris or Rome, but unlike the others it is very compact and easy to negotiate. Vienna is referred to by many as a unique onion, with each of the urban layers surrounding the oldest historic center being equally important to the overall flavor of the city. The Austrian capital therefore embraces all the traditions of a European city, from Roman foundations through to Gothic, Baroque and Historicism. Tourists are eager to visit Vienna because of the city's exciting combination of the royal-imperial flair of the past with the latest trends, the responsible cultivation of a precious heritage and charming traditions.

A natural paradise including forests, grassland, parks and gardens cover some 20,000 hectares or about half of the city, and then there is the Danube and other stretches of water on top of that. The Vienna Woods are not only the green lung of the city, but provide visitors with footpaths and mountain-bike trails of all distances. Vienna is fully geared to pedal power with almost 1,000 kilometers of urban cycle paths. A number of places in the city such as the vast (6,000,000sqm) Prater park, a former imperial hunting ground in the rambling Danube wetlands, are best explored by bike anyway. The Danube Island is another vast area for outdoor pursuits. It has numerous bathing areas, cycle paths, playgrounds and sports facilities. And on the still waters of the New Danube you can go for a dip or a swim, or get into a rowing boat, sailboat or even onto water-skis.

For further Vienna information see:
http://www.austria.info/ or http://www.austria.info/

DEADLINES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/deadlines.htm

Final Call Submissions: April 7, 2008
Final Authors Notified: April 14, 2008
Proceedings File Due: May 2, 2008
Early Registration: May 2, 2008
Hotel Reservations: As early as possible;
Rooms limited June 28-30
Conference: June 30-July 4, 2008

If you have a question about ED-MEDIA, please send an e-mail to
AACE Conference Services, conf@aace.org

Contact:
AACE--Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
P.O. Box 1545
Chesapeake, Virginia 23327 USA
Phone: 757-366-5606 * Fax: 703-997-8760
E-mail: conf@aace.org * http://www.AACE.org

TEACHERS TALK

The editors solicit interviews in different formats (i.e. traditional
interviews, conversations/dialogues, etc.) with educators from a variety
of disciplinary and institutional settings—including non-academic—in the
US and abroad for upcoming special issues on:

Teaching the Body (June 1, 2008)
Teaching Performance (October 31, 2008)
Teaching Performance (March 31, 2009)

Cross-disciplinary and divergent perspectives are welcome.

Proposals and inquiries to the editors: transformations@njcu.edu.

Jacqueline Ellis and Edvige Giunta, Editors
Transformations
http://web.njcu.edu/sites/transformations/

http://cfp2008.org/
18th Annual CFP conference
May 20-23, 2008
Omni Hotel
New Haven, CT

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

This election year will be the first to address US technology policy in the information age as part of our national debate. Candidates have put forth positions about technology policy and have recognized that it has its own set of economic, political, and social concerns. In the areas of privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and freedom of speech, an increasing number of issues once confined to experts now penetrate public conversation. Our decisions about technology policy are being made at a time when the architectures of our information and communication technologies are still being built. Debate about these issues needs to be better-informed in order for us to make policy choices in the public interest.

This year, the 18th annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy conference will focus on what constitutes technology policy. CFP: Technology Policy '08 is an opportunity to help shape public debate on those issues being made into laws and regulations and those technological infrastructures being developed. The direction of our technology policy impacts the choices we make about our national defense, our civil liberties during wartime, the future of American education, our national healthcare systems, and many other realms of policy discussed more prominently on the election trail. Policies ranging from data mining and wiretapping, to file-sharing and open access, and e-voting to electronic medical records will be addressed by expert panels of technologists, policymakers, business leaders, and advocates.

Open participation is invited for proposals on panels, tutorials, speaker suggestions, and birds of a feather sessions through the CFP: Technology Policy '08 submission at http://www.cfp2008.org/submissions/.

Suggested topics for discussion include:

* Information Privacy
* Anonymity Online
* Government Transparency
* Voting Technology
* Online Campaigning
* Social Networks
* Citizen Journalism
* Cybercrime & Cyberterrorism
* Digital Education
* Copyright and Fair Use
* Patent Reform
* Open Access
* P2P Networks
* Information Policy and Free Trade
* Media Concentration
* Genes & Bioethics
* Electronic Medical Records
* Web Accessibility
* Open Standards
* Network Neutrality
* High-Speed Internet Access Policy
* Freedom of Information
* Technology Policy Administration

Submission Deadlines:
Panel, Tutorial, and Speaker proposals: March 21, 2008.
Birds of a Feather Session (BoFs) proposals: April 21, 2008.

Panel, Tutorial, and Speaker proposals accepted by the Program Committee will be notified by April 7, 2008.

Registration available online at http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=193762.

Call for Chapter Proposals

Teaching Gen M: A Handbook for Educators and Librarians is scheduled for publication by Neal-Schuman early in 2009. Chapter proposals for this book are being sought. Proposals should be no longer than 250 words and include the title of the chapter, an outline or description of the material to be covered, and a brief bio of the author. Deadline for submission is March 14, 2008. If accepted, completed chapters will be due June 30, 2008. Please send proposals as electronic attachments (.doc or .pdf) to the contacts listed below.

“Generation M” (“M” for “Media”) is a term applied to young adults born in the early 1980s through the early 1990s. Conventional wisdom has it that Gen M’s are constantly-connected, early-adopting, techno-savvy, multi-taskers who enthusiastically embrace new technologies and weave them into the fabric of their daily lives. Is the stereotype of the wired, techno-savvy undergraduate accurate or is there a more complicated reality? The purpose of the book is to provide instructors with background information regarding the unique aspects of Gen M and to present practical suggestions for creating learning objects that can be used in both traditional and online educational environments.

Draft Table of Contents

Part One: Defining Gen M

Introduction: Gen M Myths and Realities
Cultural divides
Computer literacy v. information literacy
Part Two: Technology and Culture

The Gaming Culture: Second Life, World of Warcraft, and Living Life Virtually
Blogs, Facebook, YouTube and the Public Private Life
Wikipedia and Google: Friend or Foe?
Thumb Rules: Texting, Communication, and Language
Part Three: The Answers: educational theories and practical applications

Technology and Pedagogy
Ethics and Honesty
Critical Thinking and the New Informed Citizenry

For more information contact:

Vibiana Bowman , Rutgers University Libraries
bowman@camden.rutgers.edu
or
Robert J. Lackie, Rider University
rlackie@rider.edu

Call for Proposals – 5th ALA Forum on Education

We are pleased to announce a call for participation for the 5th ALA Forum on Education: Service Learning and Citizen Engagement to be held on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm during the upcoming ALA Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. Masters Level students who have participated in a service learning project or who have designed a yet to be completed service learning project are encouraged to submit a proposal.

The 5th ALA Forum on Education will feature a researchpooloza format followed by a traditional poster session. During the researchpalooza you will address the audience from a podium and present your service learning project in 90 seconds or less with the aid of one PowerPoint slide to an audience of 150 ALA members. Following the researchpalooza presenters will be asked to participate in a poster session where attendees will be able to ask questions and further discuss service learning projects. The researchpalooza format was a great success at MidWinter 2008 and we excited to offer an opportunity to participate in this innovative program.

To participate, please submit the following information via email to alaedforum@gmail.com
Name:
Title of Project:
University Affiliation:
Email Address:
Abstract or short description of service learning project:

Proposals will be accepted through March 16 and presenters will be notified by March 28

For more information please contact Joe Sanchez at joesanchez@austin.utexas.edu

Joe Sanchez
School of Information
University of Texas at Austin
http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~sanchez

Invitation to Participate in the Poster Session: Learning Virtually

Many innovative technologies are available for delivering flexible and inexpensive on- and off-site training and professional development programs.

What tools are you using? Are you doing a lot with what you’ve got? What have you achieved? Do you have a new take on distance learning?

Build on your success by presenting a poster!

Posters will highlight best practices and tools for virtual/online, innovative staff training in your library:

3:30-5:30pm on Saturday, June 28th
in Anaheim at ALA

Poster session will follow the program panel Learning Virtually: Online Professional Development for Library Workers with Tight Budgets and Full Schedules on Saturday, June 28th, 1:30-3:30 pm. For more information visit: http://web.gccaz.edu/~cmacdon2/LearningVirtually/LearningVirtuallyFlyer.pdf

To submit your poster session idea for consideration please go to: http://web.gccaz.edu/~cmacdon2/LearningVirtually/

ALA information about poster sessions in general is available at: http://www.lib.jmu.edu/org/ala/default.aspx

Basically, poster sessions are an opportunity to informally present graphics and text about work you have done or are doing.

Usually posters are 4' x 8' or smaller - and in this case, must be self-standing (this location will not be providing boards for display). If you supplement your poster with computer graphics or other technology, you will need to bring your own projection equipment, laptops, etc.

Members of the Joint ACRL CJCLS-CLS-DLS Program Committee will be evaluating submissions on an ongoing basis through March 30, 2008.

The program and poster session are co-sponsored by the College Libraries Section, Community & Junior College Libraries Section, and the Distance Learning Section of ACRL.

This is a call for articles for a special issue of _Library Hi Tech_, whose focus will be on new-look and open-source OPAC solutions. The editor of this special issue is looking for innovative and interesting ways that libraries are either adding 3rd party software front-ends to their OPACs, 3rd party software back-ends that power-use structured metadata, or open-source OPAC replacements as add-ons or are totally reconstructed for new uses and applications of the structured metadata. Applications that focus on user needs, user ease-of-use, and Library 2.0 ideas are especially encouraged.

If you are interested in submitting an article, please send a short proposal, discussing the topic and a suggested title, to the email below by March 30, 2008. Draft articles are due to the editor by October 1, 2008. Inquiries and questions are also welcome.

Dr. Brad Eden
Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Scholarly Communication
University of California, Santa Barbara
Associate Editor, _Library Hi Tech_
eden@library.ucsb.edu

Call for Chapter Proposals

Proposal Submission Deadline: April 30, 2008

Edited by: Terry T. Kidd
University of Texas Health Science Center, USA

Introduction
Learning is the practice of teaching and educating and the environment in which these activities take place. Learning often occurs in the workplace, through 'extension' or 'continuing education' courses at secondary schools, through colleges or university and online and ultimately in business and industry. Adult learning refers to the field of study and practice of utilizing sound instructional design principals, technology and learning theory as a means to solve educational challenges and human performance issues relating to adults.

As we move further into 21st century a new paradigm of learning is emerging – the paradigm of eLearning and learning through cyber space. With this new form of learning environment, we now begin to see the emergence of multiple modalities of learning including human performance technology, mobile learning environments, distance education opportunities, as well as blended learning possibilities. We must now begin to critically examine and bring to light the teaching and learning practices in these venues.

There is substantial effort and research within various disciplines that address current issues and trends and the implications of eLearning, online dealing and associated adult learning environments both in business and in education. Recently there have been several initiatives within the US that focus on strategies and research approaches to improve the learning process within these virtual contexts and to help streamline innovative learning paradigms. Because of the multicultural space and present cultural differences, there is a need to introduce an interdisciplinary approach into research and future development of innovative learning approaches within the context of adult learning for eLearning and online education. Therefore we must examine the implications of teaching and learning practices within these venues.

Objective and Mission of the Book
The aim of this book is to bring together related subject matter from different fields, reports and discussions from students, faculty members, researchers, and practitioners in the field of instructional technology, training development, education, performance improvement, relating to aspects of elearning. The chapters collected for this book will have influence on future developments in adult learning both in education and in industry.

The book will stimulate researchers to focus on current issues, trends, implications, and emerging thoughts in the field of adult learning in the context of eLearning and online education to design better products and services. In addition, we want to provide theoretical understanding of the essential links between authentic learning, social psychology, instructional design, eLearning, online education, and methods of adult learning.

This book will offer a critical discussion and insights into the virtual domain of eLearning and online education within the context of adult learning. Here the focuses are on the theoretical and practical challenges of eLearning in business and industry in the forms of workplace learning (e.g. training, organization development, and performance improvement) and its opportunities for education (classroom learning, adult learning, K-12 education).

The Target Audience
The projected audience for this text will include participants from an international venue including higher education faculty, public school educators, researchers, instructional designers, education administrators, training and developing specialists, adult education specialists, and general practitioners of online teaching and learning within business, industry, medical/health, and the military. In addition, this text will serve as a resource to practitioners and students in adult learning, instructional technology, instructional design, curriculum & instruction, human resources development, organization development, training development, performance improvement, information systems and those who have general interest in instructional systems & technology.

Recommended Topics of Interest for the Publication include, but are not limited, to the following:
Philosophy of adult learning in the online environment
Online education for adult learning
Case studies and examples on successes and failures of eLearning and online education for adult learners
The power of online learning environments for adult learners
Pros and Cons of elearning and Online learning environments
Teaching Learning Strategies for eLearning and online learning
Corporate learning strategies for eLearning
Web 2.0 implications
Pod Casting and mobile learning
Designing online courses and eLearning modules for adult learners
Emerging Technologies for eLearning and online learning environments
Emerging strategies for eLearning and online learning environments
Applications of Online/eLearning Adult Learning for Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition and Special Education
Game-based learning and eLearning and online education
Blended learning strategies
Social Implications of elearning and online learning environments
Ethical considerations for eLearning and online learning
Instructional Quality of eLearning and online learning
Diffusion and Adoption of eLearning and other distance education technologies/methods
Instructional Design Methodologies for eLearning and online learning
Cognition and Social Psychology implications in Adult Learning
Training Development possibilities with eLearning with Adult Learning
Organizational Development and its implications Adult Learning
Developing, Integrating, and Delivering E-Learning Solutions
Learning & Content Management Systems
Real life case studies and examples
Qualitative research on eLearning
Future Trends
International Perspective from Developing Countries

Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before April 30, 2008, a 1-2 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by May 31, 2008 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters of 3000-5000 are expected to be submitted by August 31, 2008. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference) and “Medical Information Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.

Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail to:

Terry T. Kidd
University of Texas Health Science Center
1200 Herman Pressler Drive
Houston, TX 77030
terry.t.kidd@uth.tmc.edu

Call for Chapters Proposals

Proposal Submission Deadline: April 16, 2008

Editors: Holim Song, Ed.D. (Texas Southern University, USA)

Terry Kidd (University of Texas School of Public Health, USA)

Introduction

As we move into the 21st century, educators and trainers alike are beginning to harness the power of technology and how it can be used to promote quality teaching and learning. Instructional technology and human performance either in the traditional manner or in the online and web based environment have become popular for students, educators, businesses, and educational institutions as new mediums to deliver top quality educational and training related programs. Not only has the educational institution discovered this methodology for teaching, but business and industry have begun to see the power of instructional systems and technology for training development and in human performance improvement. The Handbook of Research on Human Performance and Instructional Technology will provide the theoretical understanding of the essential link between education, training development, organization development, performance improvement, and instructional technology. This new publication will be distributed worldwide among businesses, industry, schools, and higher academic institutions and will be an important instrument in providing them with access to the latest knowledge relating to instructional technology and human performance in order to meet the needs and challenges of tomorrow. Contributions to this important publication will be made by scholars throughout the world with notable research portfolios and expertise.

Coverage

The Handbook of Research on Human Performance and Instructional Technology will provide a compendium of terms, definitions and explanations of concepts, process and acronyms. Additionally, this volume will feature chapters (6,000 – 8,000 words) authored by leading experts offering an in-depth description of key terms and concepts related to current trends and issues relating to instructional technology and human performance.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Applications of Second Life
Mobile Learning
Web 2.0
Pod Casting
Emerging Technologies
Applications to Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition and Special Education
Affective computing in instructional technology
Game-based learning
Human-computer interaction
Virtual Reality & Modeling Simulation for Instruction
Innovative learning approaches with technology
Distance and Online Education
Multimedia Education
Technology Integration & Implementation
Multicultural & Social Issues in Technology
Technology and Ethics
Instructional Quality with Technology
Instructional Technology Innovation/Diffusion
Instructional Design Methodologies
Innovative Instructional Technology Applications
Cognition and Instructional Technology
E-Learning Architectures
Training Development & Technology
Organizational Development and E-Learning Strategy
Developing, Integrating, and Delivering E-Learning Solutions
Digital Libraries for E-Learning
Intelligent E-Learning Technology
Interactive E-Learning Systems
Knowledge Management in E-Learning
Learning & Content Management Systems
Accessibility & Usability

Invited Submissions

Individuals interested in submitting a chapter (6,000-8,000 words) on the above-suggested topics or other related topics in their area of interest should submit via email a 1-2 page manuscript proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter by April 16, 2008. We strongly encourage other topics that have not been listed in our suggested list, particularly if the topic is related to the research area in which you have expertise. Upon acceptance of your proposal, you will have until August 15, 2008, to prepare your chapter of 6,000 – 8,000 words and 7-10 related terms and their appropriate definitions. Guidelines for preparing your paper and terms and definitions will be sent to you upon acceptance of your proposal. Full chapters will be submitted to a double-blind peer review.

Please forward your e-mail of interest including your name, affiliation and a list of topics (5-7) on which you are interested in writing a chapter to Dr. Holim Song, editor at hsong@tsu.edu no later than April 16, 2008. You will be notified about the status of your proposed topics by May 1, 2008. This book is tentatively scheduled for publishing by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), www.igi-global.com, publisher of Information Science Reference (formerly Idea Group Reference) and Medical Information Science References imprints in 2010.

Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail to:

Editor, Holim Song
hsong@tsu.edu
Texas Southern University
College of Education
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004
USA

Penn State Great Valley

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Classrooms for the Future: Best Practices Institute

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Location: The Great Valley Campus of Penn State University

This one-day event will bring together high school teachers and school administrators who are implementing Classrooms for the Future (CFF) to share what works (and what to avoid!). Teachers, CFF coaches, school administrators, and others are invited to submit a 45-minute presentation, workshop, or panel.

The institute will consist of five tracks
Tips for Administrators
CFF Mathematics
CFF Science
CFF Social Studies
CFF English/Language Arts

Some ideas for presentation topics include
How have you used interactive whiteboards in your classroom or district?
Is it better to have laptops on rolling carts or in the classroom?
A project-based unit on the American Revolution
Gold mines on the Prentice-Hall textbook Web site
Sources of free multimedia software
How to put it all together and keep it going
Planning for theft and damage
Tips and rules for laptops in your classroom

Presentations and Workshops Submission Guidelines
Include the following
The title of your presentation or workshop
The track you have chosen (listed above)
A one-to-two paragraph description of your presentation or workshop
A short outline of the topics you will cover
Your name and contact information, your position, and your employer

Panels Submission Guidelines
Include the following
The title of your panel
The track you have chosen (listed above)
A one-to-two paragraph description of your panel
Name, title, and a one paragraph CV for each panel member
Your name and contact information as the panel coordinator, your position, and your employer

Submit by e-mail to: Dr. Roy Clariana, Education Division Head, Penn State Great Valley, RClariana@psu.edu .

The deadline for submissions is midnight on May 15, 2008.

Find out more at www.gv.psu.edu/cff .

Penn State Great Valley
30 East Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355
www.gv.psu.edu

Call for Proposals

Bonjour, Library Instructors!

Doug and Ryan are at it again, only this time it's Chef Ryan and Chef Doug. We have the approval from ACRL to do a Library Instruction Cookbook. If you are a Gourmet Instructor, we want your recipes for instruction.

Working Book Title: The Library Instruction Cookbook: 50+ Active Recipes for 1-Shot Sessions. By Chef Ryan Sittler and Chef Doug Cook (Chicago: ACRL, summer 2009).

Read on for details……

Ground Rules
1. Your submission must describe an activity (We are working on the assumption that students learn best when they are involved in the process.)

2. The lesson plan for the activity cannot involve more than 10 minutes of librarian talk. (Our second assumption is that you like to hear yourself talk more than students do. We’ll give you 10 minutes to introduce the activity.)

3. Your proposal must address as much of the following as possible:

Title
Your Name, University, and E-mail
Potential Cookbook Category
Occasion
Activity Goal/Purpose
Main Ingredients (Equipment, supplies, etc)
Preparation (before the class starts)
The Instruction Session
Main Instructional Technique
Subject/Discipline addressed
Length of session – one to two hhours
Audience/Class size – freshmen, no more than thirty
ALA Information Dietary Standards Addressed
Cautions
Reaction/Reflection –
Instructional Resources/Handouts
4. If your submission gets chosen, you need to include a picture of your students in action. (Cookbooks need pictures.)

5. Creative is good! Light, nutritious, and filling are good. This is a cookbook!

6. We need 3-5 page chapters for teaching activities in the following Cookbook Categories:

General Library Orientation
Database Demonstration
Evaluation of Resources (Web site, journal article, primary vs. secondary sources, magazine vs. journal, etc.)
Specialized Subject Research (archives, local information, subject oriented, etc.
Advanced Research (seniors, graduate students, etc.)
7. We also plan to utilize a blog with the book as a way to allow readers to provide the Library Instruction Community with feedback. (feedback....cookbook...it's made in heaven...). Go to http://libraryinstructioncookbook.blogspot.com/ to see the beginning of the blog and to see sample chapters, which may give you some recipe ideas.

8. Email your proposals (in a .doc attachment) to Doug Cook [dr_library_guy@yahoo.com] and to Ryan Sittler [rlsittler@aol.com], by May 15, 2008. If your proposal is accepted, the final recipe will need to be submitted to us (tentatively) by December 31, 2008. We are planning for the cookbook to debut at ALA Annual 2009.

Bon Appetit!

Chef Ryan Sittler rlsittler@aol.com

Chef Doug Cook – dr_library_guy@yahoo.com

http://libraryinstructioncookbook.blogspot.com/

Call for Writings from ABE Practitioners (especially teachers)

Empowering Women through Literacy: Views from Experience
Edited by Mev Miller, Ed.D. and Kathleen King, Ed.D.
We invite practitioners working in adult basic/literacy education --
classroom teachers, educators, tutors, adimistrators, and researchers
-- to make a proposal for what you’d like to contribute to a book of
writings and artwork by adult basic education teachers/educators
addressing women’s literacy issues.
Topics Explored: Barriers and Challenges to Discussing Women's Issues
in Literacy Classes or Addressing Them in Programs;
Experiences Empowering Women in Literacy; Contextual Approaches for
Empowering Women in Literacy
Deadline for Proposals: May 30, 2008
For more details, please visit: http://www.litwomen.org/educators/ newbook.html

*** Participate in creating the April 2008 newsletter.... ***
News? Women-Centered lesson plans? Reflections on participating in
Women's Perspectives #3? Please send us items for the newsletter...
The writing doesn't need to be long - but we'd like your input,
pictures, artwork....
DEADLINE for newsletter submissions - April 15, 2008

*** Women's Perspectives #3 is now available. ***
This issue focuses on Women & Money. For more details, please visit:
http://www.litwomen.org/perspectives.html

WE LEARN members.... The April Newsletter will be mailed by the end
of the month along with the 2007 Annual Report. The newsletter will
include information from the conference, listing of new resources,
and many other fun stories. If you would like to receive a copy by
mail, please be sure your membership is current. If you have received
a renewal notice, please renew right away in order to receive the
newsletter. Not yet a member? Please join us. You may use the
Internet to join https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php? aid=21802 or download the form: http://www.litwomen.org/ membership.html#form

Happy Spring

Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director
welearn@litwomen.org

WE LEARN
Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network
www.litwomen.org/welearn.html

182 Riverside Ave.
Cranston, RI 02910
401-383-4374

Call for Special Issue Papers
Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge
Issue 9(1), March 2009

The editors of the online journal Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal) announce a call for papers for a special issue of the journal on the topic of “Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge.” Accepted papers would appear in Volume 9(1) to be published in March 2009.

Scholarly articles may report research describing (a) teachers or preservice teachers who demonstrate “TPACK” (also known as TPCK) in the K-12 classroom; (b) teachers/preservice teachers in the process of developing TPACK; or (c) teacher education programs with demonstrated success in developing TPACK in their graduates. We have a special interest in articles describing the development of instruments or methods to measure TPACK. Theoretical articles will also be considered, especially if they synthesize the research or development of TPACK thinking in a particular content area.

Additional information specific to each section of CITE Journal follows.

Science Education Section

Papers submitted to the science education section should address TPACK in the context of K-12 science teacher education. To submit your article, go to www.citejournal.org, click on the Submissions tab, and follow the directions. When you navigate to the page that enables you to select the journal for publication, be sure to select the CITE Journal “Special Issue: Science - Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge” radio button. We encourage you to think about the special advantages of publishing online by including media such as digital videos, images, audio and/or links to websites in your manuscript. Manuscripts should be submitted no later than September 15, 2008.

John C. Park
Science Section Editor
park@unity.ncsu.edu

Social Studies Education Section

This special issue of CITE Journal Social Studies will examine issues and problems associated with the application of TPCK in social studies. Manuscripts for this special issue should focus on one of the following two areas: (1) reports on data-driven research about the application of TPCK in social studies settings, both K-12 and teacher education; (2) theoretical considerations of TPCK, including but not limited to applications in K-12 social studies settings and implications for teacher education. To submit a paper from the CITE Journal submission Web page, select the CITE Journal “Special Issue: SocStu - Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge” radio button. Manuscripts must be submitted no later than September 15, 2008.

John Lee & David Hicks
Social Studies Education Section Editor
john_lee@ncsu.edu
hicks@vt.edu

Mathematics Education Section
Papers submitted to the mathematics education section should address TPACK in the context of K-12 mathematics teacher education. To submit a paper from the CITE Journal submission Web page, select the CITE Journal “Special Issue: Math - Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge” radio button. Manuscripts should be submitted no later than October 15, 2008.

Christine Browning & Mark Klespis
Mathematics Education Section Editors
christine.browning@wmich.edu
klespis@shsu.edu

English Education Section
Papers submitted to the English education section should address TPACK in the context of K-12 English/language arts teacher education. To submit a paper from the CITE Journal submission Web page, select the CITE Journal “Special Issue: English - Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge” radio button. Manuscripts should be submitted no later than October 15, 2008.

General Section

Scholarly articles addressing content areas not addressed in other sections of CITE Journal should be submitted to the General Section for review. Appropriate content may come from foreign and classical languages, exceptional learners, physical education, music and art education, or general teacher education including technology education/professional development courses that emphasize the development of pedagogical and content knowledge in conjunction with the development of technology proficiency. Authors are encouraged to take advantage of hyperlinks to provide supporting evidence such as course assignments and student-created products to validate TPACK methodologies.

To submit a paper from the CITE Journal submission Web page, select the CITE Journal “Special Issue: General - Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge” radio button. Manuscripts should be submitted no later than September 15, 2008.

Matthew Koehler & Judi Harris
General Section Guest Editors

Current Practice Section

Current Practices section of the CITE journal seeks articles for a special issue related to TPACK methodologies that demonstrate promising ideas, teaching practice, implementations, or preliminary/pilot findings from research studies or development projects targeting preservice and/or in-service teacher education. Authors are encouraged to take full advantage of the multimedia capabilities of the CITE Journal to support, illustrate, and provide relevant examples of the issues presented in the article. Papers submitted to the mathematics education section should address TPACK in the context of K-12 mathematics teacher education. To submit a paper from the CITE Journal submission Web page, select the CITE Journal “Special Issue: CP - Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge” radio button. Manuscripts must be submitted no later than September 15, 2008.

Natalie Milman & Pete Adamy
Current Practice Section Editors
nmilman@gwu.edu
adamy@uri.edu

Invitation to Participate in the Poster Session: Learning Virtually

Many innovative technologies are available for delivering flexible and inexpensive on- and off-site training and professional development programs. What are you using?
Present a poster on what you're doing!
3:30-5:30pm on Saturday, June 28th
in Anaheim at ALA

Posters will highlight best practices and tools for individual or staff training in your library. Share your good ideas with colleagues!

Poster session will follow the program panel Learning Virtually: Online Professional Development for Library Workers with Tight Budgets and Full Schedules on Saturday, June 28th, 1:30-3:30 pm. For more information visit: http://web.gccaz.edu/~cmacdon2/LearningVirtually/LearningVirtuallyFlyer.pdf

To submit your poster session idea for consideration please go to: http://web.gccaz.edu/~cmacdon2/LearningVirtually/

ALA information about poster sessions in general is available at: http://www.lib.jmu.edu/org/ala/default.aspx

Basically, poster sessions are an opportunity to informally present graphics and text about work you have done or are doing.

Usually posters are 4' x 8' or smaller - and in this case, must be self-standing (this location will not be providing boards for display). If you supplement your poster with computer graphics or other technology, you will need to bring your own projection equipment, laptops, etc.

Members of the Joint ACRL CJCLS-CLS-DLS Program Committee will be evaluating submissions on an ongoing basis through April 30, 2008 (now extended for a limited time)

The program and poster session are co-sponsored by the College Libraries Section, Community & Junior College Libraries Section, and the Distance Learning Section of ACRL.

Friday, June 20, 2008
Sponsored by Mississippi State University Libraries

The 2008 MS Library 2.0 Summit is accepting proposals for "Steal-this-Idea" speakers and poster sessions through April 25th. The "Steal-this-Idea" sessions will be one-hour in length, including time for discussion. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that share their own experiences applying 2.0 technologies in public, k-12, college, community college, university or special libraries. We encourage, but do not require, hands-on elements to be included in the "Steal-this-Idea" sessions. Please submit 150-200 word summaries for speaker or poster sessions to apowers@library.msstate.edu before 5pm on April 25, 2008.

Registration begins April 28, 2008, but the blogging has already begun! Find out more at the Summit website: http://library.msstate.edu/mslibrarysummit.

Second annual ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium, which will take place on November 2-4, 2008, in Oak Brook, IL (a western suburb of Chicago).

General info at http://www.techsource.ala.org/blog/2008/05/call-for-presenters-for-glls2008.html

Submission information found at http://gaming.techsource.ala.org/index.php/Call_for_Presenters

The deadline for submitting proposals to present is June 15, 2008. We'll notify you by July 1, 2008, if your proposal has been selected or not. If multiple folks submit proposals for the same topic, we reserve the right to ask you to work together on a session due to the limited number of slots available. We only have two days' worth of symposium, and time flies when you're having fun!

Presentations will be limited to 45 minutes, so please make sure you can cover your topic in that amount of time. We wish we could let all of you speak for as long as you need, but again, we only have so many slots.

ALA makes no ownership claims on materials submitted for the 2008 Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium. We expect to make all presentations selected for the Symposium available on this site after the event under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License. Please submit a proposal to present only if you are willing to agree to this license.

We also hope to do some podcasts with presenters during the Symposium, so please be prepared to be asked to do this. If you really don't like doing audio, we'll be happy to interview you in a different medium (print or video, most likely).

First consideration will go to session topics that are unique, innovative, or otherwise new to our profession. Please be sure to note in your description why your topic/project is different from other ones.

We are tentatively scheduling three tracks for Monday, November 3, 2008. They are research on gaming and libraries, gaming and literacy, and going beyond videogames. These tracks may change, though, especially in light of submitted proposals. To suggest additional themes, please send your ideas to Jenny Levine at jlevine [at] ala.org .

Please use the template below to submit your proposal to present. If you don't include all of the information, we may or may not have time to pester you for the rest of it, which could adversely affect your status in the selection process. In other words, please include all of the information the first time so that we can guarantee your proposal will be considered from the beginning!

Potential Topics of Interest

Suggestions from readers, but feel free to submit beyond these topics

Designing games
Gaming industry perspectives and how to work together
Gaming and accessibility
Assessment and evaluation of gaming programs

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

12-14 November 2008, Sofia, Bulgaria

On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee, we would like to
invite you to participate in Sofia 2008: Globalization and the
Management of Information Resources, 12-14 November 2008 hosted by The
School of Library & Information Management, Emporia State University,
Kansas, USA; the Department of Library and Information Sciences, St.
Kliment Ohridski❠University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria; the University
of Kansas Libraries, Kansas, USA; Seton Hall University Library, New
Jersey, USA; James A. Michener Library, University of Northern
Colorado, Colorado, USA.

Sofia 2008 is part of an international conference series that has been
hosted in Kansas City, Kansas (1995), Warsaw, Poland (1997) and Sofia,
Bulgaria (2000, 2002, 2004, & 2006). The conference series is devoted
to interpreting trends, patterns of globalization and their effects on
the development of library services, and the development of information
infrastructure.

The conference themes this year are:

• Access to electronic networks
• Organization, classification and retrieval in a web environment
• Information industry & knowledge management
• Information literacy and lifelong learning
• Digital and virtual libraries
• Information architecture and knowledge management
• Information policy issues in an electronic environment
• Digital rights management (DRM)
• Education and training in a Web 2.0 environment
• Ethics and the right to access to information
Also, a special session is planned on the role of libraries in the
capture, access, preservation, and use of indigenous knowledge

Please send your submission of contact information, title and abstract
of no more than 500 words by MONDAY, 9 JUNE to the conference e-mail
address: sofia2008@emporia.edu. Notification of acceptance to the
program will be made by 30 JUNE, and to include the paper in the
published conference proceedings, the final copy is due by 15 OCTOBER.

Please note that all participants will pay registration. A small number
of stipends are available for East European colleagues to support
conference attendance. Preference will be given to those individuals
presenting papers or reports. For conference support please get in
touch with Dr. Alexander Dimchev. E-mail: dimchev_uni@abv.bg or
Dimchev@sclg.uni-sofia.bg.

Participation is also available for students in a special concurrent
poster session. Interested students should submit contact information,
poster title and a brief summary (150 words) to Ms. Perri Parise at
pparise@emporia.edu by 3 JUNE. Students will be notified of acceptance
by 24 JUNE.

More details about the conference can be found at
http://slim.emporia.edu/globenet/Sofia2008/index.htm. You may direct
questions to Rebecca Miller Banner, conference coordinator, at
sofia2008@emporia.edu.

We look forward to receiving your proposal and hope you’ll be able to
join us in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Cordially,
Chairs Herbert Achleitner and Alexander Dimchev

Herbert K. Achleitner, PhD
School of Library & Information Management
Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas, USA
E-mail: hachleit@emporia.edu

Alexander Dimchev, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Philosophy
University of Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
dimchev_uni@abv.bg

*** Call for Writings from ABE Practitioners ***
What's your experience of working with women in ABE/ESOL? We'd like
to know....

Empowering Women through Literacy: Views from Experience
Edited by Mev Miller, Ed.D. and Kathleen King, Ed.D.
We invite practitioners working in adult basic/literacy education --
classroom teachers, educators, tutors, administrators, and
researchers -- to make a proposal for what you'd like to contribute
to a book of writings and artwork by adult basic education teachers/ educators addressing women's literacy issues.

We are very interested in receiving personal stories and reflections
(or community stories and solutions). Though we will include
scholarly writing, our goal is to make this a collection of
teachers' voices in all sorts of expressions.

Topics Explored: Barriers and Challenges to Discussing Women's Issues
in Literacy Classes or Addressing Them in Programs; Experiences
Empowering Women in Literacy; Contextual Approaches for Empowering
Women in Literacy

Deadline for Proposals: May 30, 2008 For more details and form,
please visit: http://www.litwomen.org/educators/newbook.html

Deadline for submissions: 26 May 2008 (for all contributions)

IADIS International Conference on

Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (CELDA 2008)

October 13 - 15, 2008 - Freiburg, Germany

(http://www.celda-conf.org/)

Co-organised by: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Endorsed by the Japanese Society of Information and Systems in Education

* Conference background and goals

The IADIS CELDA 2008 conference aims to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There have been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a fast pace and affecting academia and professional practice in many ways. Paradigms such as just-in-time learning, constructivism, student-centered learning and collaborative approaches have emerged and are being supported by technological advancements such as simulations, virtual reality and multi-agents systems. These developments have created both opportunities and areas of serious concerns. This conference aims to cover both technological as well as pedagogical issues related to these developments. Main tracks have been identified. However innovative contributions that do not easily fit into these areas will also be considered as long as they are directly related to the overall theme of the conference – cognition and exploratory learning in the digital age.

* Format of the Conference

The conference will comprise of invited talks and oral presentations for discussion-oriented papers. The proceedings of the conference will be published in the form of a book and CD-ROM.

Authors of the best published papers in the CELDA 2008 proceedings will be invited to publish extended versions of their papers in a special issue of the Educational Technology Research and Development Journal (ETR&D) - ISSN: 1042-1629 (print version) ISSN: 1556-6501 (electronic version).

* Types of submissions

Full papers, Short Papers and Reflection papers. All submissions will go through a double-blind refereeing process with at least two international experts.

* Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following areas:

- Acquisition of expertise

- Assessing progress of learning in complex domains

- Assessment of exploratory learning approaches

- Assessment of exploratory technologies

- Cognition in education

- Collaborative learning

- Educational psychology

- Exploratory technologies (such as simulations, VR, i-TV and so on)

- Just-in-time and Learning-on-Demand

- Learner Communities and Peer-Support

- Learning Communities & Web Service Technologies

- Pedagogical Issues Related with Learning Objects

- Learning Paradigms in Academia

- Learning Paradigms in Corporate Sector

- Life-long Learning

- Student-Centered Learning

- Technology and mental models

- Technology, learning and expertise

- Virtual University

* Important Dates:

- Submission Deadline: 26 May 2008

- Notification to Authors: until 7 July 2008

- Final Camera-Ready Submission and Early Registration: Until 28 July 2008

- Late Registration: After 28 July 2008

* Conference Location

The conference will be held in Freiburg, Germany.

* Secretariat

IADIS Secretariat - IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CELDA 2008

Rua Sao Sebastiao da Pedreira, 100, 3

1050-209 Lisbon, Portugal

E-mail: secretariat@celda-conf.org

Web site: http://www.celda-conf.org/

* Program Committee

Conference Co-Chairs

Pedro Isaias, Universidade Aberta (Portuguese Open University), Portugal

Dirk Ifenthaler, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany

Program Co-Chairs

Kinshuk, Athabasca University, Canada

Demetrios G Sampson, University of Piraeus, Greece

J. Michael Spector, Florida State University, USA

Committee Members: please see http://www.celda-conf.org/committees.asp for

updated list.

* Co-located Conference:

This conference is co-located with the IADIS International Conference WWW/Internet 2008 (http://www.internet-conf.org/) - participants of one conference may attend the sessions from the other conference at no extra charges.

Is there something you would like to talk to other instruction
librarians about?

Consider convening a discussion with instruction librarians at the ALA
Midwinter convention in Denver in January, 2009, to share your ideas,
get feedback on your research, find a colleague for research, get more
ideas, increase your expertise.

ACRL/Instruction Section (IS) Current Issue Discussion Groups
Call for proposals for ALA Midwinter Conference, January 2009

Description
Current Issue Discussion Groups provide a way for IS members to
introduce instruction-related topics of current importance, to promote
discussion and encourage further exploration.

What to Include in the Proposal
The following five elements need to be addressed and clearly stated in
the proposal:

-A clear description of the discussion topic's issue/s
-Rationale for convening a discussion on the topic's issue/s
-Importance of the topic's issue/s for academic instruction librarians
-At least three sample discussion questions that may be used to facilitate group discussion
-Proposed strategies and structure that will maintain group discussion

The potential scope of issues includes, but is not limited to:
Teaching methods; Instruction and Information technology;
Assessment; Management of instruction programs; Outreach and
collaboration; Research in academic information literacy. The topic
should be focused enough to be covered reasonably well within the
allotted time. (For example "Everything about WIKIs" would be too broad,
while "Using WIKIs in Library Instruction at Academic Institutions"
might be just the right scope).

Expectations for Current Issue Discussion Group Conveners
For the selected proposals, the proposal author(s) will serve as
convener(s) and commit to:

-becoming up-to-date and familiar with the discussion topic;
-exploring possible discussion formats and selecting the appropriate format that allows for maximum discussion within the parameters and scope of the topic;
-drafting an initial two-page to three-page, double spaced
"Current Issue Digest" summarizing findings about the issue to be posted to ILI-L at least two weeks (by January 8, 2009) before the conference and handed out at the discussion;
-identifying a few key readings, related organizations and/or
programs to include in the "Current Issue Digest;"
-facilitating one of two "Current Issue Discussions" at the ALA Midwinter Conference (in Denver, CO: January 23-28, 2009);
-revising and submitting a final "Current Issue Digest" to be posted on the IS web site within one month (by March 1, 2009) of the discussion;
-distributing the final Current Issue Digest to the ILI Listserv after the ALA Midwinter Conference;
- maintaining communication with an assigned liaison from the Discussion Group Steering Committee throughout the planning, program, and follow-up processes.

Who May Apply
Applications are welcome from any IS members. (If it is a group, one person needs to be an IS member!)

How to Apply
Complete and submit the proposal form to the IS Current Issue
Discussion Group Steering Committee co-chair by June 1, 2008. The
proposal form is attached. Send the completed form to Rebecca Jackson
(rjackson@iastate.edu).

Contact committee co-chairs Rebecca Jackson (rjackson@iastate.edu) or Gail Gradowski (ggradowski@scu.edu) with questions.

Check the IS- DGSC webpage as well for more information:
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrlbucket/is/iscommittees/webpages/discussiongroup/index.cfm

Process
Selection will be based on the perceived importance and impact
of the proposed topic. Additional selection criteria used in the
selection process include evaluating proposed topics for: timeliness,
relevancy, currency, practicality (that the topic lends itself to a
discussion), innovation, evidence of applicant's knowledge, and clear
focus. Proposals must be submitted by June 1, 2008, for ALA Midwinter in
Denver, CO. Proposal writers will be notified by July 9, 2008, as to
whether or not their proposal was accepted and will be assigned one of
the two discussion time slots. Conveners are responsible for their own
conference registration and travel expenses.

IS Current Issue Discussion Group
Proposal Form

Proposals submitted by June 1, 2008, will be considered for one of two
discussion groups to be held at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Denver, CO.
Brief title:


(Approximately 8 words, providing a succinct description)


Please attach a summary of the proposed discussion's focus and
its importance to the profession (Note: Keep in mind the selection
criteria used: timeliness, relevancy, currency, practicality,
innovation, evidence of applicant's knowledge, and clear focus.):
(Up to 400 words)





Please attach a proposed outline as to how you will initiate and
facilitate discussion, as well as how you will maintain a discussion
format. Include a MINIMUM of 3 questions that will be posed in the
discussion. (Up to 400 words)





Contact information for proposed discussion group convener(s):


Name





Institution





Email Address





Phone





___ Please check to confirm that all proposed conveners are
current IS members.
___ Please check to indicate that you accept the
responsibilities of discussion group conveners.

If your proposal is selected, you will be notified by July 9,
2008. You will be appointed as a convener of your discussion group.
Conveners are responsible for becoming up-to-date and familiar with the
discussion topic, drafting an initial two-page to three-page,
double-spaced "Current Issue Digest" summarizing the discussion topic,
posting the "Current Issue Digest" to ILI-L at least one week before the
conference and handed out at the discussion, leading a discussion of the
topic, and creating a written digest of key discussion points to be
posted on the IS web site within one month after your discussion.
Conveners and other participants are responsible for their own
conference registration and travel expenses.

Submit your completed proposal form by email to Rebecca Jackson
(rjackson@iastate.edu), co-chair of the IS Discussion Group Steering
Committee, by June 1, 2008.

CALL FOR PAPERS for panel entitled, "Gaming our Future? Time-Politics-Security in a Virtual World"

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, New York, USA, February 15th through the 18th of 2009

The space that digital games occupy in many people's lives has grown exponentially. Research on the socio-political ramifications of digital games has not, however, and is only now beginning to catch up. This panel seeks to redress the theoretical gap between this world and a growing number of virtual worlds and welcomes therefore papers that explore the relationship between digital games and questions of time, politics/political agency, and security using insights gained from the Social Sciences as well as the Humanities.

If you would be interested in presenting a paper, please send us an abstract of no more than 500 words by Friday, May 23. Do not forget to include a title for your abstract, your name, your affiliation, and your contact information.

Please contact the panel organizers if you would like more information:
Please contact the panel organizers if you would like more information:
Stephanie Buus,
Research Fellow, Swedish Institute of International Affairs Stockholm, Sweden
E-mail: stephanie.buus@ui.se

Maria Stern
Associate Professor, Department of Peace and Development Research Gothenburg University, Sweden
E-mail: maria.stern@globalstudies.gu.se

The general call for ISA proposals can be viewed at:
http://www.isanet.org/newyork2009/

CALL FOR CHAPTERS
Proposal Submission Deadline: August 15, 2008
Full Chapter Due: November 30, 2008

Book: “Cases on Online and Blended Learning Technologies in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices”
A book edited by Yukiko Inoue, PhD, University of Guam

Introduction
Online learning is becoming an important long term strategy for many institutions of higher education. However, in the future, "blended" learning­a balanced mix of traditional face-to-face instructional activities with appropriately designed online learning experiences­will be a more significant growth area than fully online learning. Blended learning is still in its infancy, and thus, there are few research studies providing insights into exactly how it should be implemented within curricula in higher education, or integrated with instruction. This book, therefore, provides real-life examples and experiences of those involved in developing and implementing blended learning in the higher education curriculum and instruction. It includes a wide range of the most current designs, methodologies, tools, and applications in blended courses. It also includes emerging issues, problems, and challenges in blended courses.

Objectives of the book
To provide real-life examples and experiences of those involved in:
-Designing blended learning
-Developing blended learning
-Managing blended learning
-Evaluating blended learning
-Institutional related issues
-Theory and research on blended learning

The target audience
The prospective audience of the book includes researchers, parishioners, professors, trainers, library media specialists, teachers, administrators, and educational technologists (who design instruction, produce instructional materials, and manage instructional computing services or learning resources collections) particularly from academic communities throughout the world. The goal of the book is to appeal to individuals with a professional interest in blended learning. Anyone working with blended learners or anyone engaged in blended learning will also find this book beneficial.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Theory and research on blended learning (e.g., new pedagogies, new technologies, and new theories)
-Developing and implementing blended learning
-design-related (e.g., course design, instructional strategy development, and course material designs)
-development-related (e.g., course management system, course support system, Web-based learning management system building, online tools development, online testing system development, and student corroboration)
-management-related (e.g., learning resource management, faculty support, learner support, and technical support)
-evaluation-related (e.g., curriculum quality control, and assessment of learning outcomes)
-institutional and operational-related (e.g., administration, policy, accreditation, innovations, and budgeting)

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit a 2-5 page proposal clearly explaining the objectives and concerns of the proposed chapter by August 15, 2008. The status of the submitted proposals will be notified by August 31, 2008; the authors of accepted proposals will be provided with chapter organizational guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by November 30, 2008. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. The book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly “Idea Group, Inc.”), www.igi-global.com, publisher of the Information Science Reference (formally “Idea Group Reference) and Medical Information Science Reference imprints.

Inquiries and Submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document), or by mail, to:

Yukiko Inoue, PhD

School of Education, University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam 96923 USA

Tel.: 671-735-2423/2440
Fax: 671-734-3651
E-mail: yukiinoue2005@yahoo.com

http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/call.htm

Advance Program / Registration:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/advprog.htm

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,
Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education

November 17-21, 2008 * Las Vegas, Nevada
(Riviera Hotel & Convention Center)

FINAL CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

** Submission Deadline: September 8, 2008 **

Organized by:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
(http://www.aace.org)
Co-sponsored by:
International Journal on E-Learning
(http://www.aace.org/pubs/IJEL)
______________________________________________________________

"The International Forum for Researchers, Developers, and Practitioners to Learn
about the Best Practices/Technology in Education, Government, Healthcare, and Business"

** What are your colleagues saying about E-Learn conferences? **
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/testimonials.htm

COLOR POSTER--E-Learn 2008 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Available to Print & Distribute (PDF to print; 200kb)
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/EL08poster.pdf

>> CONTENTS & LINKS (details below) <<

1. Submission Information, Deadline Sept. 8:
Call for Presentations: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/call.htm
Submission Guide: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/submitguide.htm
Presenter Guide: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/PresenterLounge

2. Major Topics: www.aace.org/conf/elearn/topics.htm
3. Presentation Categories: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/categories.htm

4. Products/Services Showcases & Presentations: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/corporate.htm

5. Proceedings & Paper Awards: http://www.aace.org/pubs
6. For Budgeting Purposes: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/rates.htm

7. Las Vegas, Nevada: http://www.aace.org/conf/cities/lasvegas/defaultEL.htm
8. Deadlines: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/deadlines.htm

INTRODUCTION
More info: http://www.aace.org/conf/eLearn/Intro.htm
E-Learn, the premiere international, non-commercial conference in the field, spans all
disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,000 attendees
from over 60 countries. We invite you to attend E-Learn and submit
proposals for presentations.

INVITATION:
This Final Call for Participation is offered for those who were:
- unable to meet the first deadline for submissions in April, or
- were not ready to present a finished paper or project, or
- have a work-in-progress topic to present, and
- do not yet have a proposal accepted for presentation.

All presentation proposals are reviewed by three of the respected, international Executive Advisory Board (http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/exec.htm) and Program Committee, based on merit and the perceived value for attendees. Accepted presentations are included in the conference program, Proceedings (book and CD-ROM formats) and the digital library, EdITLib--Education and Information Library, http://www.EdITLib.org/

We invite you to attend the E-Learn Conference and submit proposals for
these presentation categories: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/categories.htm

E-LEARN IS UNIQUE AND A MUST TO ATTEND:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/unique.htm
http://www.aace.org/conf/eLearn/MustAttend.htm
E-Learn is an innovative collaboration between the top public and private academic researchers, developers, education and business professionals, and end users from the Corporate, Healthcare, Government, and Higher Education sectors offering a unique international forum to discuss the latest issues, strategies, applications, development, and research, to explore new technologies, and to identify solutions for today's challenges related to online learning.

E-Learn is THE essential resource to make international connections for collaboration with others who may share similar problems as well as those offering solutions.

E-LEARN KEY FEATURES
More info: http://www.aace.org/conf/eLearn/KeyFeatures.htm
The E-Learn Conference offers attendees a complete educational experience, with opportunities for collaboration and networking among leaders and peers working to make effective e-learning a reality. E-Learn offers varied sessions designed to produce effective results for all types of learning styles. From pre-conference tutorials to paper presentations to informal discussions, and more than 600 concurrent sessions, you are given the content you need by knowledgeable presenters and peers--all in one conference!

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers
* Best Practice Sessions
* Roundtables
* Demonstrations/Posters
* Research/Technical Showcases
* Products/Services Showcases
* Tutorials/Workshops

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
- For Call for Presentations: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/call.htm
- Submission guidelines and Web form: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/submitguide.htm
- For Presentation and AV Guidelines: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/PresenterLounge

TOPICS:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/topics.htm

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following topics as they relate to the e-Learning and the technologies supporting e-Learning.

1. Sectors or Application Domains:
General & Cross-Domain
Corporate
Government
Health Care
Higher Education
Informal Learning (Museums, Communities, Homes)
K-12
Military Training
Professional Associations & Non-Profits

2. Major Topics relating to or technologically supporting E-Learning:
Content Development
Evaluation
Implementation Examples and Issues
Instructional Design
Policy Issues
Research
Social and Cultural Issues
Standards and Interoperability
Tools and Systems

PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/categories.htm
The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful
activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.

PRODUCTS/SERVICES SHOWCASES & PRESENTATIONS:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/corporate.htm
Organizations have the opportunity to demonstrate and discuss their e-learning related
products and services in through Products/Services Showcases & Presentations.

PROCEEDINGS & PAPER AWARDS:
http://www.aace.org/pubs
Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Proceedings Book and on
CD-ROM. Proceedings in this series serve as major resources in the multimedia/
hypermedia/telecommunications community, reflecting the current state of
the art in the discipline. In addition, the Proceedings also are
internationally distributed through and archived in EdITLib--
Education and Information Library, http://www.EdITLib.org/

Selected papers may be invited for publication in may be invited for
publication in AACE's respected journals especially in the
- International Journal on E-Learning (IJEJ),
- Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH), or
- Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR).

All presented papers will be considered for Outstanding Paper Awards within
several categories. Award winning papers may be invited for publication in
the AACE journals.

FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/rates.htm
The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants will be
approximately $395 U.S. (AACE members), $465 U.S. (non-members).
Registration includes proceedings on CD, receptions, and all sessions
except tutorials. The conference dinner (if offered) will be an extra fee.

All conference sessions will be held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino Convention Center (http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/hotel.htm) located in the heart of Las Vegas shows, shopping, dining, and attractions. Special discount hotel have been obtained for E-Learn participants at $129 (single/double).

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Experience the Shows, Dining, Shopping, Attractions, & Tours!
http://www.aace.org/conf/cities/lasvegas/defaultEL.htm

Las Vegas, an ever-changing fantasy-land of a city, has seen unbelievable expansion since it emerged from the desert 100 years ago. Las Vegas continues to build upon its reputation as a vibrant showcase for the extraordinary. This is the city that attracts more than 38 million visitors a year by offering the grandest hotels, the biggest stars in entertainment, the highest caliber of award-winning chefs and master sommeliers, and, of course, the brightest lights.

Las Vegas offers unmatched entertainment. While planning an evening of entertainment, look to the growing roster of gourmet restaurants and unparalleled wine and food adventures in Las Vegas. A host of fine dining and lifestyle magazines have honored the city for its fantastic fare and hailed individual restaurants for their exquisite cuisine,

A shoppers paradise. Drawing an influx of designers and upscale specialty boutiques, Las Vegas has become one of the premium world-class shopping destinations in the country.

It's not just a conference. it's also a vacation! So plan to join us in Las Vegas for E-Learn 2008, a great conference in one of the world's greatest destinations.

For further Las Vegas information, see:
http://www.visitlasvegas.com

DEADLINES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/deadlines.htm

Final Call Submissions: Sept. 8, 2008
Authors Notified: Sept. 15, 2008
Proceedings File Due: Sept. 24, 2008
Early Registration: Sept. 24, 2008
Conference: Nov. 17-21, 2008

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Contact:
AACE--Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
P.O. Box 1545
Chesapeake, Virginia 23327 USA
Phone: 757-366-5606 * Fax: 703-997-8760
E-mail: conf@aace.org * http://www.AACE.org

>> Call for Participation Deadline: October 17 <<

** Join with 1,200+ Colleagues from 50 Countries **

* Please forward to a colleague *

http://site.aace.org/conf/
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SITE 2009

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
International Conference

March 2-6, 2009 * Charleston, South Carolina

(Embassy Suites Hotel/Convention Center)

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

** Submissions Due: Oct. 17, 2008 **

Organized by
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
http://site.aace.org/
and
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
http://www.aace.org/
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** What are your colleagues saying about SITE conferences? **
http://site.aace.org/conf/testimonials.htm

COLOR POSTER--SITE 2009 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Available to Print & Distribute (PDF to print; 200kb)
http://site.aace.org/conf/pdf/SITE09poster.pdf

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** NEW FOR SITE 2009 **
Submit Your Full Paper for Publication in a Book of Selected Papers

SITE 2009 will offer for the first time an alternative Full Paper submission category.
"Full Papers (Book)" are Full Paper submissions submitted in their final by Oct. 17th.
These will be reviewed for publication in a book of selected papers as well as a presentation.
http://site.aace.org/conf/categories.htm#FullPapersBook
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>> CONTENTS & LINKS (details below) <<

1. Call for Papers and Submission & Presenter Guidelines, Deadline Oct. 17th:
http://site.aace.org/conf/call.htm
http://site.aace.org/conf/submitguide.htm
http://site.aace.org/conf/PresenterLounge

2. Scope & Major Topics: http://site.aace.org/conf/topics.htm

4. Presentation Categories: http://site.aace.org/conf/categories.htm
5. Proceedings & Paper Awards: http://site.aace.org/pubs/

6. Corporate Participation: http://site.aace.org/conf/corporate.htm
7. For Budgeting Purposes: http://site.aace.org/conf/rates.htm

8. Charleston, South Carolina: http://www.aace.org/conf/Cities/Charleston
9. Deadlines: http://site.aace.org/conf/deadlines.htm

INVITATION:
SITE 2009 is the 20th annual conference of the Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education. This society represents individual
teacher educators and affiliated organizations of teacher educators in all
disciplines, who are interested in the creation and dissemination of
knowledge about the use of information technology in teacher education and
faculty/staff development. SITE is a society of AACE.

You are invited to participate in this international forum which offers
numerous opportunities to explore the research, development, and applications
in this important field. All proposals are peer reviewed.

SITE is the premiere international conference in this field and annually
attracts more than 1,200 leaders in the field from over 50 countries.

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To submit a proposal, complete the online form at:
http://site.aace.org/conf/submitguide.htm

For Presentation and AV guidelines, see:
http://site.aace.org/conf/PresenterLounge
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PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:

* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers (Full & Brief)
* Posters/Demonstrations
* Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations
* Tutorials/Workshops
* Roundtables
* Symposia

SCOPE:
The Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advanced level
on all topics related to:

(1) the use of information technology in teacher education, and
(2) instruction about information technology in
* Preservice
* Inservice
* Graduate Teacher Education
* Faculty & Staff Development

Proposals which address the theory, research and applications as well as
describe innovative projects are encouraged.

MAJOR TOPICS

GENERAL TOPICS:
* Assessment and E-folios
* Corporate
* Digital Video
* Distance/Flexible Education
* Electronic Playground
* Equity and Social Justice
* Evaluation and Research
* Games and Simulations
* Graduate Education and Faculty Development
* Information Literacy
* Information Technology Diffusion/Integration
* International
* Latino/Spanish Speaking Community
* Leadership
* New Possibilities with Information Technologies
* Web/Learning Communities
* Workforce Education

CONTENT AREA TOPICS:
* Art Education
* Early Childhood Education
* English Education
* Human Languages Education
* Information Technology Education
* Innovative Technology Experiences for Teachers and Students (ITEST)
* Mathematics Education
* Middle School Education
* Science Education
* Social Studies Education
* Special Education/Assistive Technology
* Technological, Pedagogical, And Content Knowledge (TPACK)

PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:
http://site.aace.org/conf/categories.htm
The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful
activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information. These include
keynote and invited talks, paper presentations, roundtables,
poster/demonstrations, tutorials/workshops, panels, and corporate showcases.

PROCEEDINGS:
http://www.EdITLib.org
Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Technology and Teacher
Education Annual proceedings series. Books in this series serve as major
source documents indicating the current state of teacher education and
information technology. This proceedings will be published as a searchable
electronic book on CD-ROM.

The Annuals are internationally distributed through and archived in the
Education and Information Technology Digital Library, http://www.EdITLib.org.

First and second paper authors are limited to two papers published in the
Annual.

PAPER AWARDS:
http://site.aace.org/pubs/
All presented papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards within
several categories.

Award winning papers may be invited for publication in the:
- Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE) (http://site.aace.org/pubs/jtate/) or
- Online journal, Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education (CITE) (http://www.citejournal.org/),

Highlighted in the:
- AACE online periodical AACE Journal (http://www.aace.org/pubs/aacej/), and
= Education and Information Technology Digital Library, http://www.EdITLib.org.

CORPORATE PARTICIPATION:
http://site.aace.org/conf/corporate.htm
A variety of opportunities are available to present research-oriented
papers, or to showcase and market your products and services. For information about Corporate
Showcases (30 minutes) and Corporate Demonstrations (2-hours, scheduled with the Poster/Demos),
click here.

FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES:
http://site.aace.org/conf/rates.htm
http://site.aace.org/conf/hotel.htm
The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants will be
approximately $295 (members); $340 (non-members). Registration includes Proceedings on
CD, receptions, and all sessions except tutorials.

The conference hotel (Embassy Suites Hotel/Convention Center) specially discounted
guest room rate is $155 (single/double). http://site.aace.org/conf/hotel.htm

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Where History Lives--Indulge, Play, and Explore!
http://site.aace.org/conf/cities/charleston

With a rich 300 year history, Charleston today is America's most beautifully preserved architectural and historical treasure. For the fifteenth consecutive year (2007), readers of Cond� Nast Traveler magazine honored Charleston as a Top 10 travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with a No. 3 slot.

Peter Greenberg, NBC's Travel Editor, is quoted as saying "Charleston is all about history, and the intersection of culture in America. You can still find grace and civility in abundance in Charleston, a remarkably well preserved peninsular city between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and the Atlantic Ocean. I'll always remember the first time I traveled to Charleston."

Where you can get away. Turn off your cell phone and listen. Listen to waves rolling up on the beach Floorboards creaking as you rock in a chair on a piazza overlooking our lovely downtown gardens. Here you can get away without having to hide. Listen to birds sing as you hike through our nature preserves. Sit in a dock and soak up the ocean breeze. Sip a glass of sweet tea. Enjoy a slow drive under a canopy of ancient oak trees. Curl up with a good book. Listen. And you'll hear historic church bells ring. You'll hear your heart beat a little slower.

Where you can indulge. What a wonderful feeling it is when you discover something like no other such as the tales that come with cherished antiques and artwork. Indulge in so many flavors that are unique to the area. Festive oyster roasts, shrimp and grits served with an ocean view. Breakfast by an outdoor fountain. An entire menu of award-winning restaurants. See our famous sweetgrass baskets take shape. There are spas to relax in and shops and more shops to visit. So bring your walking shoes. Bring your appetite.

Where you can play. We Charlestonians love to play and we have a sandbox that'll have you grinning from ear to ear. Surrounded by water with waves to surf and fish to catch. Here in the Low Country, we have so many ways to play, no matter what your game is. Golf, tennis and kayaking for the grownups. Fountains, slides and castles for the little ones. Play hard. Play fast Play nice.

Where you can explore. Oh the stories they tell. Revolutionary battlegrounds like Fort Moultrie, Civil War fortresses like Fort Sumter and heroic World War II ships. You can almost feel the ground rumble beneath your feet. Step out of their shadows and there's more to explore - the softer side of our rich history. Sprawling parks, historic plantations, cobblestone streets that lead to quiet country gardens. Pack a picnic. Pack a map and pack your camera adventure is calling your name.

It's not just a conference. it's a vacation! So plan to join us in Charleston for SITE 2009 a great conference in one of America's greatest destinations.

For more information about Charleston, South Carolina, USA
see: http://www.charlestoncvb.com/

DEADLINES:

Proposals Due: Oct. 17, 2008
Authors Notified: Nov. 26, 2008
Proceedings File Due: Jan. 21, 2009
Early Registration: Jan. 21, 2009
Hotel Reservation: Jan. 29, 2009
Conference: Mar. 2-6, 2009

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Contact:
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P.O. Box 1545
Chesapeake, Virginia 23327 USA
Phone: 757-366-5606 * Fax: 703-997-8760
E-mail: conf@aace.org * http://site.AACE.org

The NCLA College and Universities Section & Community and Junior College Libraries Section invite you to submit proposals for the Library Instruction 2.0 Conference. The conference will be held in Chapel Hill, NC November 17-18, 2008 and will offer exciting and energizing sessions and workshops in the field of library instruction. The conference theme, "Library Instruction 2.0," reflects the next generation of library instruction.

Proposals are sought for a variety of formats including formal sessions, demonstrations, panel sessions, and workshops. Proposals are due July 1, 2008.

Full text of the Call for Proposals is available online at http://www.nclaonline.org/cus/Lib2.0/Proposalcall.html (Click "Proposal Submissions"). Proposals must be submitted via the online proposal form, available at http://appserv02.uncw.edu/SelectSurveyNET/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=765I5m5.

Information about the conference can be found online at http://www.nclaonline.org/cus/Lib2.0/index.html. Questions about the call for presentations and the Library Instruction 2.0 Conference should be directed to:

Lisa Williams, MLS, MALS

Coordinator of Research and Information Services

William Madison Randall Library

University of North Carolina Wilmington

601 South College Road

Wilmington, NC 28403

williamsl@uncw.edu

February 8-11, 2009
Hershey, PA

Preconference and Conference Presentation calls at http://www.peteandc.com/preconference/ and http://www.peteandc.com/petec.htm

Preconferences:

You are invited to submit a proposal to conduct a preconference workshop or seminar for the 2009 Pennsylvania Educational Technology Exposition & Conference (PETE & C). Individuals representing all academic disciplines and levels and all phases of technology and education are welcome to submit proposals. Preconference sessions can be in a seminar format, or hands-on training workshops and will be conducted on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Sessions can be either three or six hours in length.

Scope

The following general topics are examples of interest areas:
Computer use at all academic levels, K-12 and higher education, and in all academic disciplines.
Curricular planning in disciplines where technology is the focus of instruction.
Computer education and opportunities for special audiences.
Computer-managed instruction and computer based testing. Computer education for teachers.
Administrative applications of technology at building and/or district level.
Computer education outside the typical school environment.
Technology partnership programs with education and business, industry, or government.
Emerging technologies for educational utilization.

Information on Participation

Each 3-hour workshop that is accepted will receive one stipend of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); each 6-hour workshop a five hundred ($500) stipend. The decision to cancel any workshop due to low registration numbers is at the sole discretion of the PETE & C Preconference Committee.

Please note: Preconference presenters do not receive complimentary registration to the general conference and must complete a conference registration form if they plan to attend the general conference.

Proposals will be considered and accepted at the discretion of the preconference committee.

Deadline for submission is August 15, 2008.

REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION
(1-HOUR SESSIONS)

You are invited to submit a proposal to conduct a conference presentation for the 2009 Pennsylvania Educational Technology Exposition & Conference. Individuals representing all academic disciplines and all phases of technology and education are welcome to submit proposals sixty-minute presentations.

SCOPE: The following strands are examples of interest areas:
Adaptive Technology/Special Populations/Accessibility
Emerging Technologies
Infrastructure/Security/Management
Instructional Strategies/Best Practices
Learning Environments/Distance Learning/Course Management
Library Media Centers
Mobile/Wireless Learning Technologies
Performing/Creative Arts
Policy/Planning/Funding
Professional Development/Teacher Preparation
Standards/NCLB
Technology and Ethics
Technology Directions/Trends: Issues, Innovations, and Research
Technology Leadership

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION: All presenters are expected to register for the conference. Only the main presenter will receive a complimentary registration for the three days of the main conference February 8-11, 2009. Additional presenters must register at the regular conference fee.

Final placement of all workshops into the program schedule is at the discretion of the PETE&C program committee.

EQUIPMENT: Each session room has a video projector, screen, a 4-outlet extension cord and an Internet connection. You are responsible for supplying your own computer and any other equipment that you may need.

A conference presentation by a commercial enterprise or its agents requires representation on the exhibit floor. Contact Marilyn Chastek mchastek@pasbo.org for more information.

Deadline September 30, 2008

in conjunction with 17th ACM CIKM 2008

October 30, 2008, Napa Valley, California

http://www.dl.kuis.kyoto-u.ac.jp/wicow2

* AIM OF THE WORKSHOP *

The aim of this workshop is to provide a forum for discussion about issues related to information credibility and its evaluation.

As computers and computer networks become more sophisticated, a huge amount of information, such as that found in Web documents, has been accumulated and circulated. Such information gives people a framework for organizing their daily lives. A well-functioning society needs technology that can be used to manage this wealth of information and, in particular, investigate its credibility.

This technology would be able to handle a wide range of tasks:

extracting credible information related to a given topic, organizing this information, detecting its provenance, clarifying background, facts, and various related opinions and the distribution of them, and so on. Especially, as the Web is becoming a major source of information nowadays, it is necessary to provide efficient and reliable methods for evaluation of Web content's trustworthiness.

* TOPICS *

We invite submissions on any aspects of information credibility on the Web. Topics include, but are not limited to:

- Information credibility evaluation and its applications

- Content analysis for credibility evaluation

- Sentiment analysis of content

- Credibility of Web search results

- Search models and applications for trustworthy content

- Conflicting opinion detection and analysis

- Credibility evaluation of user-generated content

- Information credibility evaluation in social networks

- Analysis of information dissemination

- Estimation of author and publishing venue reputation

- Spatial and temporal aspects in information credibility

- Estimation of information age, provenance and validity

- Sociological and psychological aspects of information credibility

- Users study for information credibility

- Risk assessment of information credibility

- Multimedia content credibility

- Persuasive technologies

- Information credibility in online advertising and Internet monetization

- Object identification on the Web

IMPORTANT DATES

- July 20, 2008 - Paper submission

- August 10, 2008 - Notification of acceptance

- August 15, 2008 - Camera-ready paper submission

- October 30, 2008 - Workshop

SUBMISSION

All accepted papers will appear in CIKM Workshops Proceedings by ACM Press. Submissions should be sent in English in PDF format. They should adhere to ACM formatting guidelines and should not exceed 8 pages. Papers must be original and have not been submitted for publication elsewhere. At least one author of accepted submissions should register and participate in the workshop.

ORGANIZATION

General Chairs:

- Katsumi Tanaka Kyoto University, Japan

- Takashi Matsuyama Kyoto University, Japan

- Ee-Peng Lim Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

PC Chair:

- Adam Jatowt Kyoto University, Japan

Program Committee:

- Witold Abramowicz Poznan University of Economics, Poland

- Sourav S Bhowmick Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

- Yunbo Cao Microsoft Research Asia, China

- Jean-Yves Delort University of Montpellier 2, France

- Pavel Dmitriev Yahoo!, USA

- Rino Falcone CNR, Italy

- Kentaro Inui NAIST, Japan

- Daxin Jiang Microsoft Research Asia, China

- Yoshikiyo Kato NICT, Japan

- Yukiko Kawai Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan

- Masaru Kitsuregawa University of Tokyo, Japan

- Marek Kowalkiewicz SAP Research, Australia

- Dariusz Krol Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland

- Sadao Kurohashi Kyoto University, Japan

- Ee-Peng Lim Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

- Yutaka Matsuo University of Tokyo, Japan

- Martin Memmel DFKI, Germany

- Hisashi Miyamori Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan

- Manabu Okumura Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

- Kotagiri Ramamohanarao University of Melbourne, Australia

- Kazutoshi Sumiya University of Hyogo, Japan

- Hideaki Takeda NII, Japan

- Katsumi Tanaka Kyoto University, Japan

- Martin Wolpers Fraunhofer FIT, Germany

- Masatoshi Yoshikawa Kyoto University, Japan

CONTACT

Adam Jatowt

email: adam [at] dl [dot] kuis [dot] kyoto-u [dot] ac [dot] jp

phone/fax: +81-75-231-4282

Maria Accardi, Coordinator of Instruction, Indiana University Southeast: maccardi@gmail.com

Emily Drabinski, Reference Librarian, Sarah Lawrence College: emily.drabinski@gmail.com

Alana Kumbier, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Wellesley College: alana.kumbier@gmail.com

Critical pedagogy seeks to identify, critique, and disrupt the inequalities of the dominant culture, thus equipping learners to transform oppressive social, cultural, and economic conditions. While many theorists, critics, and practitioners have considered how critical pedagogical strategies and perspectives might be employed in higher education, the academic library remains mostly absent in these discussions. There have been few interventions in the library literature with specific reference to critical pedagogy, but these perspectives mostly consider critical literacy applications. Other forms of critical pedagogy, such as feminist, queer, and anti-racist, have yet to be fully explored in the context of the library instruction classroom. We intend for this book to intervene in this gap in the literature.

Objective of book

This book, to be published by Library Juice Press in September 2009, proposes to consider the following questions: How might library instruction benefit from exploring critical pedagogical strategies? What challenges are posed by the unique requirements of library instruction? And how might our use of critical pedagogical strategies help us embed library instruction in the critical classrooms on our campuses? We invite proposals that 1) investigate intersections between critical pedagogy and the library instruction classroom and 2) identify pedagogical applications that can be adopted in library instruction programs.

Target audience

The target audience for this book includes librarians who teach, library instruction program coordinators, faculty and instructors interested in bringing librarians into the classroom, and librarians interested in developing liberatory and anti-oppressive professional practices.

Suggested topics

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

· Envisioning what critical pedagogy might do for the library instruction classroom

· Examination of specific types of critical pedagogies--such as queer, feminist, or anti-racist--and their implications for the library instruction classroom

· Discussions of particular theories/theorists (e.g. Paulo Friere, Lisa Delpit, Peter Mclaren, Henry Giroux, Deborah Britzman, etc.) and their relevance for library instruction

· Illustrations of how critical pedagogy works in practice

· Examples of instruction sessions taught from a critical pedagogy framework

· Explorations of how critical pedagogy intersects with student and faculty research

· Considerations of how critical pedagogy can inform selection and collection development decisions

· Imagining how critical pedagogy can be useful in other teaching contexts -- e.g., during the reference interview, in workshops, when librarians teach in community spaces

Submission procedure

Please submit abstracts and proposals of up to 500 words and a short author's statement to criticallibraryinstruction@googlegroups.com by September 15, 2008, with notification by November 15. Final manuscripts of between 1500 and 5000 words will be due February 15

CALL FOR CHAPTERS
Proposal Submission Deadline: August 15, 2008
Full Chapter Due: November 30, 2008

Book: “Cases on Online and Blended Learning Technologies in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices”
A book edited by Yukiko Inoue, PhD, University of Guam

Introduction
Online learning is becoming an important long term strategy for many institutions of higher education. However, in the future, "blended" learning—a balanced mix of traditional face-to-face instructional activities with appropriately designed online learning experiences—will be a more significant growth area than fully online learning. Blended learning is still in its infancy, and thus, there are few research studies providing insights into exactly how it should be implemented within curricula in higher education, or integrated with instruction. This book, therefore, provides real-life examples and experiences of those involved in developing and implementing blended learning in the higher education curriculum and instruction. It includes a wide range of the most current designs, methodologies, tools, and applications in blended courses. It also includes emerging issues, problems, and challenges in blended courses.

Objectives of the book
To provide real-life examples and experiences of those involved in:
• Designing blended learning
• Developing blended learning
• Managing blended learning
• Evaluating blended learning
• Institutional related issues
• Theory and research on blended learning

The target audience
The prospective audience of the book includes researchers, parishioners, professors, trainers, library media specialists, teachers, administrators, and educational technologists (who design instruction, produce instructional materials, and manage instructional computing services or learning resources collections) particularly from academic communities throughout the world. The goal of the book is to appeal to individuals with a professional interest in blended learning. Anyone working with blended learners or anyone engaged in blended learning will also find this book beneficial.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Theory and research on blended learning (e.g., new pedagogies, new technologies, and new theories)
• Developing and implementing blended learning
 design-related (e.g., course design, instructional strategy development, and course material designs)
 development-related (e.g., course management system, course support system, Web-based learning management system building, online tools development, online testing system development, and student corroboration)
 management-related (e.g., learning resource management, faculty support, learner support, and technical support)
 evaluation-related (e.g., curriculum quality control, and assessment of learning outcomes)
 institutional and operational-related (e.g., administration, policy, accreditation, innovations, and budgeting)

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit a 2-5 page proposal clearly explaining the objectives and concerns of the proposed chapter by August 15, 2008. The status of the submitted proposals will be notified by August 31, 2008; the authors of accepted proposals will be provided with chapter organizational guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by November 30, 2008. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. The book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly “Idea Group, Inc.”), www.igi-global.com, publisher of the Information Science Reference (formally “Idea Group Reference”) and Medical Information Science Reference imprints.

Inquiries and Submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document), or by mail, to:
Yukiko Inoue, PhD, Educational Research and Technology
School of Education, University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam 96923 U.S.A
Tel.: 671-735-2423/2440 • Fax: 671-734-3651 • E-mail: yukiinoue2005@yahoo.com

CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS

Proposal Submission Deadline: September 1, 2008

Using Emerging Technologies in Distance Education
edited by George Veletsianos (University of Manchester, UK)

Part of the Issues in Distance Education series
edited by Terry Anderson (Athabasca University, Canada)

and planned publication online and in paper format by Athabasca University Press as an
Open Access publication

For complete information go to: http://veletsianos.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/cfp/ or http://veletsianos.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/cfp_emerging_tech_distance_ed.pdf

Introduction

Emerging technologies - such as virtual worlds, serious games, wikis, and social networking sites - have been heralded as technologies that are powerful enough to transform learning and teaching. Nevertheless, minimal work has investigated the affordances of such tools in the context of distance education. Most often, the literature presents a description of such technologies along with classroom integration ideas, presenting an incomplete picture of how such technologies are used in distance education. In particular, the goal of this book is to amalgamate work in the use of emerging technologies to design, enhance and deliver distance education. Researchers and practitioners interested in the above issues reside in varied academic domains, rendering the sharing and dissemination of their work a formidable task. Via this book, we hope to harness dispersed knowledge and multidisciplinary perspectives. The target audience is both members of research communities and innovative distance education practitioners.

Scope

The book will be limited to the use of emerging technologies for distance education. Recommended emerging technologies of interest for the book include, but are not limited, to:
• Blogs
• Microblogging platforms,
• Wikis and Wikibooks
• Social Networking Sites
• Virtual worlds
• Video games
• Cell/mobile phones and devices,
• Virtual characters, Avatars, and Pedagogical Agents
• Web 2.0 and data mashups
• Pod and video casts
• Online grassroots video
• Open Educational Resources and Open Access Technologies
• Pod usage production models

Invited Submissions

The book will consist of chapters (5,000 – 8,000 words) showcasing best practices, illustrating and analyzing how emerging technologies have been used in diverse distance learning and teaching areas. Via such work, it is expected that each chapter will contribute a list of ideas and factors that need to be considered when emerging technologies are adopted for distance teaching and learning. Equally important, contributing authors should highlight the pedagogical, organizational, cultural, social, economic, or political factors that influence the adoption and success/failure of emerging technologies.

Audience

This book is intended to be used as a one stop locale for work relating to the use of emerging technologies in distance education. As such, it is expected to be relevant to researchers, practitioners, and students. Importantly, due to the fact that interested parties reside in multiple disciplines and academic departments, chapters should be accessible to a broad audience.

Submission Procedure

By September 1, 2008: Submit a 1-2 page chapter proposal summarizing the intended submission.
Papers should be submitted via email to: veletsianos |AT| gmail.com

October 1, 2008: Author notification along with chapter guidelines

December 1, 2008: Full chapters are due.

All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis.
Expected Publication date is late 2009.

George Veletsianos
Learning Technologies
University of Minnesota

February 18-20, 2009
New Learning Technologies 2009
Ramada Orlando Celebration Hotel and Convention Center
Orlando, Florida

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, and instructional systems design, together with Knowledge Management systems.

The submissions should be in the form of individual presentations, panel discussions, and preconference tutorials. Topics of interest include:

Mobile Computing, Handhelds & PDAs
· Handhelds, PDAs, Smartphones, Tablet PCS

· Using Effective elearning and engaging distance learning for the enterprise

· Mobile-optimized Web Applications

· Pervasive computing devices and other ubiquitous computing technologies

· Virtualization, Process Migration, Thin-client Computing, Network Mobility

· Security Issues involved in interactions with Mobile Computing

· Mobile Computing’s Impact on Workforce Productivity

· Mobile Enterprise Asset Management Systems

Knowledge Management Systems
· Integrating EPSS

· Knowledge Management (KM) systems for operations improvement

· Purchasing KM systems vs outsourcing (ASPs)

· Learning Management Systems (LMS)

· Learning Content Managements Systems (LCMS)

· LMS Interaction with other Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

· LMS Interoperability standards (SCORM, AICC, IMS, IEEE)

Gaming and Simulation for Training and Job Performance Improvement

· Online Games

· Military Applications

· Massively Multiplayer Simulation (MMP)

· Agent-Based gaming, Avatars, and Distributed environments

· Game-based Learning

· Simulations and Games for Strategy and Policy Planning

· Business Gaming Using Expert Systems

· Simulations Utilizing Problem Solving Tools

· Customizable, Computer-based Interactive Simulations

· Simulation gaming for Management Training

New Technologies & the Marketplace
· Defining the Learning Marketplace

· Social Networks & Net Communities

· Virtual Learning Environments

· Criteria for instructional design & delivery methods

· Return on Investment (ROI) and Improved Productivity

· Integrated Enterprise Learning and Performance Improvement

· Content and Technology Interoperability Issues

· Corporate Learning Portals vs. Application Service Providers (ASPs)

Instructional Systems Design
· Blended Learning strategies

· Strategies to address remote learners

· Implementing Accessibility into e-Learning

· Authoring tools and their effectiveness

· Evaluation processes and assessment techniques

· ISD for the Enterprise and Performance Improvement

· Prototyping in the development process

· Business cases for learning measurement

· Acquiring metrics and developing budgets

Presenters and Attendees would include the following:

· Academic Professionals

· Chief Learning Officers

· Directors of E-Learning

· Directors of Training and Development

· E-learning Project Managers

· Military and Industrial Trainers

· Government Professionals and Managers

· Performance Support Professionals

· Managers of Training

· Management and Training Consultants

· Compliance Training Managers

· Hardware and Software Systems Manufacturers

· Education/Training Facilitators

· Human Performance Technology Professionals

· Instructional Designers

· Instructional Systems Developers

· Curriculum Developers

· Content Developers

· E-Learning Developers

· Application Development Managers

Please submit abstract(s) of your proposed presentation(s) (up to 100 words per topic suggested). Abstracts will be considered for an individual presentation, or as a participant in a panel discussion. We are also seeking proposals for 1/2 day preconference tutorials related to the foregoing. A proceedings will be prepared and you should indicate whether you will provide a paper prior to the conference for inclusion in the proceedings. Abstract submissions should be received by September 15, 2008. If your abstract is accepted, papers should be submitted by January 23, 2009 in order to be included in the Conference Proceedings. Authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the conference, present their work to their peers, and transfer copyright. Primary speakers receive a complimentary registration to the conference. All other speakers will be required to pay a discounted conference registration fee. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your ideas for a presentation, please call John Fox at (540) 347-0055.

Accepted speakers will have their biographies included on the SALT® conference web site as well as a photo if this material is provided to SALT®. Submit on-line at www.salt.org or send to SALT, 50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. Phone: 540-347-0055 / Fax: 540-349-3169 / email: OrlandoProgram09@salt.org. The program schedule will consist of preconference tutorials on Tuesday, February 17, and the main conference presentation sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, February 18-20.

Author’s Information

Be sure to include the author’s name, title, organization, address, phone number, and email address. In addition, relevant biographical information about the author(s) should be included with the abstract submission so it can be posted on the SALT web site.

Key Dates to note

Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts: September 15, 2008

Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 2008

Submission of Papers: January 23, 2009

Conference Dates: February 18-20, 2009

For more information go to: http://www.salt.org/fl/orlandoP.asp?pn=orlando&ss=l or
http://www.salt.org/docs/call.pdf


Society for Applied Learning Technology

50 Culpeper Street

Warrenton, Va 20186

Ph: (540) 347-0055 Fax: (540) 349-3169 Web: http://www.salt.org

AECT is now accepting requests to present in Second Life for the up-coming months of September, October and December. If you would like to present an educational based event or suggest an AECT sponsored event in Second Life in the coming months, please contact Cheryl Comstock at cheryl@c-idesign.com to set your date.

Best,
Cheryl/Ize Mesmer

AECT, Second Life Events Coordinator
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eduisland/119/177/23
For more information about SecondLife go to: www.aect.org/SecondLife

Call for manuscripts: New Literacies (Peter Lang Publishing)

One of the premier education publishing groups, Peter Lang Publishing is
looking for works that understand how new literacies and new ways of seeing
education are being invented -- as people from all walks of life, in diverse
sites, wrestle with new technologies, shifting values, changing
institutional forms and processes, and emerging structures characteristic of
postmodernity/New Times/the Global Informational Age. These texts aim to
explore these emerging domains and to create awareness of key trends and
features, translating them into educational consciousness and practice.
These texts should explore in depth and from a range of perspectives the
extent, nature, and implications of new literacies in global context,
challenging familiar ways of framing education, and what it means for
education to be powerful, effective, and enabling under current and
foreseeable conditions.

We wish to encourage and support new, early-career authors as well as
established scholars.

We welcome single-author manuscripts as well as edited collections which
examine and engage with the current concerns of education, educators,
students, learning, especially how technology has impacted education.

Topics of particular interest are:

* critical pedagogy/ies
* literacy/ies and technology/ies
* education and disability
* the history of schools and schooling, particularly institutional histories
* education and innovation
* education psychology
* multiculturalism, urban schooling
* environmental education

* theory of play
* gender and education, particularly masculinity and adolescents

Thank you. To send proposals or for more information and a full list of
guidelines, please email:

Rebecca.Shapiro@plang.com
Rebecca Shapiro, Ph. D.
Acquisitions Editor
Peter Lang Publishing
29 Broadway, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10006
212.647.7700, ex. 3006

38th Annual Workshop on Instruction in Library Use
38e Atelier annuel sur la formation documentaire

Université Concordia University
Montréal, Québec, Canada

May 25-27, 2009 / 25-27 mai 2009

http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009

Submission deadline: Monday, December 8, 2008
Date limite pour soumettre une proposition : le lundi 8 décembre 2008

CALL FOR PAPERS

Conference theme: Reflections

We welcome papers that present variations on reflections, a word that signifies different aspects of our information literacy work and experience.

Reflections can involve:
* Research into learning theory
* Investigation into instructional practices
* Exploration of the learning behaviours of our students
* Examination of our identity as teachers

Our vision for the reflections of WILU 2009 is a spectrum of sessions that will inspire and engage the information literacy community. The idea of reflections connotes depth and thoughtful work, which we see presented through either theoretical or applied research. We envision sessions that will require the active participation of conference participants. The sessions of WILU 2009 will call on us to reconsider past practices and advance new ideas and approaches into the future.

Proposals can be submitted for either 45-minute presentations or 7-minute "lightning strike" presentations.

More information is available on the following topics:
* Session formats - http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009/papers-en.php#formats
* Submission information - http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009/papers-en.php#submission
* Submission criteria - http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009/papers-en.php#criteria

You can also contact Co-chairs Olivier Charbonneau (o.charbonneau@concordia.ca) and Patrick Labelle (patrick.labelle@concordia.ca).

Is your institution interested in hosting WILU in 2010? Find out more at http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009/about-hosting-en.php

================

DEMANDE DE COMMUNICATIONS

Thème du congrès: Réflexions

Nous acceptons les propositions qui portent sur le thème « réflexions » ou ses variantes. Ce concept regroupe divers aspects de notre travail et de notre expérience quant à la formation documentaire.

Les « réflexions » peuvent comprendre :
* La recherche portant sur les théories d'apprentissage
* Une investigation de nos pratiques d'enseignement
* Une exploration des comportements d'apprentissage de nos étudiants
* Un examen de notre identité en tant qu'enseignant

L'objectif de nos réflexions à WILU 2009 est de présenter une gamme de sessions qui inspirerons et motiverons la communauté intéressée à la formation documentaire. Le thème « réflexions » sous-entend un processus de pensée profonde que nous prévoyons présenter par le biais de recherche théorique ou pratique. Nous envisageons des sessions qui nécessiteront la participation active des délégués. Les sessions de WILU 2009 nous demanderons de repenser nos pratiques antérieures tout en mettant de l'avant de nouvelles idées et des approches novatrices pour l'avenir.

Des propositions peuvent être soumises pour des présentations de 45 minutes ou des présentations « éclair » de 7 minutes.

De plus amples renseignements sont disponibles sur les sujets suivants :
* Formats des sessions - http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009/papers-fr.php#formats
* Information relative à la proposition - http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009/papers-fr.php#proposition
* Critères d'évaluation - http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009/papers-fr.php#criteres

Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec les co-présidents Olivier Charbonneau (o.charbonneau@concordia.ca) et Patrick Labelle (patrick.labelle@concordia.ca).

Votre établissement est-il intéressé à accueillir WILU en 2010? Apprenez-en davantage à http://library.concordia.ca/wilu2009/about-hosting-fr.php

http://www.igi-global.com/ijvcsn

Editor-in-Chief:
Subhasish Dasgupta, Ph.D.
George Washington University
dasgupta@gwu.edu

Published: Quarterly (both in Print and Electronic form)

MISSION OF IJVCSN:

Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts for possible publication in the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES AND SOCIAL NETWORKING (IJVCSN). The primary objective of IJVCSN is to provide comprehensive coverage and understanding of the social, cultural, organizational, human, and cognitive issues related to the virtual communities and social networking. These issues include design, implementation, participation and use of virtual communities and social networks. The secondary objective of this Journal is to broaden the overall body of knowledge regarding participation of individuals, groups and organizations in these communities and networks, by providing an outlet for scholarly research in the area.

COVERAGE OF IJVCSN:

Among topics to be included (but not limited) are the following:

Social issues in virtual communities
Social impact of virtual communities
Political impact of virtual communities
Economic impact of virtual communities
Trust in communities
Individual behavior and group dynamics in virtual communities
Models for virtual communities
Social models
Business models
Technology-based models
E-learning models
Knowledge management models
Social networking
Social network analysis
Social relationships
Social structures
Culture in social networks
Success of virtual environments and social networks
Effectiveness of virtual environments and social networks
Service quality of virtual community and social networking sites
Collaborative work in virtual environments
ROI in business-oriented virtual communities
Technology in virtual environments and social networks
Platforms
Hardware and software
Peer-to-peer networks
Web services, SOA and Web 2.0
Wiki’s and blogs
Human Computer Interfaces and virtual communities and social networks
Design of virtual communities
User friendly interfaces
Design of peer-to-peer networks
Mobile technologies and HCI
Cross-cultural issues in virtual communities and social networks
Culture in virtual communities and social networks
Multi-cultural environments
Cross-cultural studies
Design issues
Privacy and Security
Copyright issues
Privacy issues
Business implications
Trust issues
Virtual communities for gaming
Virtual communities for gaming
Game design
Social issues
Cultural issues
Virtual worlds
Technological issues
Social and cultural issues
Computer-based simulated environments

SUBMITTING TO IJVCSN:

Prospective authors should note that only original and previously unpublished manuscripts will be considered. Interested authors should consult the journal’s guidelines for manuscript submissions at http://www.igi-global.com/ijvcsn. All manuscript submissions will be forwarded to at least three members of the Editorial Review Board of the Journal for a double-blind, peer review. Final decision regarding acceptance/revision/rejection will be based on the reviews received from the reviewers. Submissions must be forwarded electronically to drdasgupta@gmail.com or dasgupta@gwu.edu.

PUBLISHER:

The International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking is published by IGI-Global, Inc., publisher of the “Idea Group Publishing,” “Information Science Publishing,” “IRM Press,” “CyberTech Publishing” and “Idea Group Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit http://www.igi-global.com.

All inquiries and submissions should be should be directed to:

Subhasish Dasgupta, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking
Associate Professor of Information Systems
George Washington University
2201 G Street, NW, Funger 515
Washington, DC 20052
E-mail: dasgupta@gwu.edu or drdasgupta@gmail.com

I am writing to invite you to present at Montgomery County Community College's 14th Annual Technology and Learning Conference for faculty and administrators on Friday, October 3, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at its Blue Bell campus. The conference serves as a forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the development and application of:

- State-of-the-art information technologies
- Pedagogy and enterprise systems
- Contributions to a vision of the future of IT in the academic enterprise
- Exchanging ideas and best practices for incorporating technology, security and learning

The Technology and Learning Conference 2008 Committee invites proposals for papers, hands-on sessions and roundtables. The conference is free to the primary presenter and any additional presenters pay the full registration cost. We encourage you to share this with faculty and staff who may be interested in presenting.

We're excited to present Ms. Carie Windham-Page, as our keynote speaker.

Please place the date, Friday, October 3, 2008 on your calendar and consider bringing a contingent of faculty and staff with you to the conference. Please feel free to print out or distribute electronically the attached conference flyer with bio on Carie-Windham-Page to your faculty and staff.

We welcome poster sessions, 1 hour presentations and 2 hour hands-on sessions. To submit a proposal, please visit http://www.mc3.edu/techconf/ to locate the 2008 Call for Proposal Submission Application. Submission deadline is Monday, September 15, 2008.

We are keeping the cost of the conference as low as possible to allow as many attendees as possible with an $80 fee for Early Registration. Please return to the website at a later date for registration directions and information.

Please contact Katie Ishler at 215-641-6633 or techday@mc3.edu if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Technology and Learning Conference Committee

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, and instructional systems design, together with Knowledge Management systems.

The submissions should be in the form of individual presentations, panel discussions, and preconference tutorials. Topics of interest include:

Mobile Computing, Handhelds & PDAs
· Handhelds, PDAs, Smartphones, Tablet PCS

· Using Effective elearning and engaging distance learning for the enterprise

· Mobile-optimized Web Applications

· Pervasive computing devices and other ubiquitous computing technologies

· Virtualization, Process Migration, Thin-client Computing, Network Mobility

· Security Issues involved in interactions with Mobile Computing

· Mobile Computing’s Impact on Workforce Productivity

· Mobile Enterprise Asset Management Systems

Knowledge Management Systems
· Integrating EPSS

· Knowledge Management (KM) systems for operations improvement

· Purchasing KM systems vs outsourcing (ASPs)

· Learning Management Systems (LMS)

· Learning Content Managements Systems (LCMS)

· LMS Interaction with other Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

· LMS Interoperability standards (SCORM, AICC, IMS, IEEE)

Gaming and Simulation for Training and
Job Performance Improvement

· Online Games

· Military Applications

· Massively Multiplayer Simulation (MMP)

· Agent-Based gaming, Avatars, and Distributed environments

· Game-based Learning

· Simulations and Games for Strategy and Policy Planning

· Business Gaming Using Expert Systems

· Simulations Utilizing Problem Solving Tools

· Customizable, Computer-based Interactive Simulations

· Simulation gaming for Management Training

New Technologies & the Marketplace
· Defining the Learning Marketplace

· Social Networks & Net Communities

· Virtual Learning Environments

· Criteria for instructional design & delivery methods

· Return on Investment (ROI) and Improved Productivity

· Integrated Enterprise Learning and Performance Improvement

· Content and Technology Interoperability Issues

· Corporate Learning Portals vs. Application Service Providers (ASPs)

Instructional Systems Design
· Blended Learning strategies

· Strategies to address remote learners

· Implementing Accessibility into e-Learning

· Authoring tools and their effectiveness

· Evaluation processes and assessment techniques

· ISD for the Enterprise and Performance Improvement

· Prototyping in the development process

· Business cases for learning measurement

· Acquiring metrics and developing budgets

20-2Presenters and Attendees would include the following:

· Academic Professionals

· Chief Learning Officers

· Directors of E-Learning

· Directors of Training and Development

· E-learning Project Managers

· Military and Industrial Trainers

· Government Professionals and Managers

· Performance Support Professionals

· Managers of Training

· Management and Training Consultants

· Compliance Training Managers

· Hardware and Software Systems Manufacturers

· Education/Training Facilitators

· Human Performance Technology Professionals

· Instructional Designers

· Instructional Systems Developers

· Curriculum Developers

· Content Developers

· E-Learning Developers

· Application Development Managers

Please submit abstract(s) of your proposed presentation(s) (up to 100 words per topic suggested). Abstracts will be considered for an individual presentation, or as a participant in a panel discussion. We are also seeking proposals for 1/2 day preconference tutorials related to the foregoing. A proceedings will be prepared and you should indicate whether you will provide a paper prior to the conference for inclusion in the proceedings. Abstract submissions should be received by September 15, 2008. If your abstract is accepted, papers should be submitted by January 23, 2009 in order to be included in the Conference Proceedings. Authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the conference, present their work to their peers, and transfer copyright. Primary speakers receive a complimentary registration to the conference. All other speakers will be required to pay a discounted conference registration fee. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your ideas for a presentation, please call John Fox at (540) 347-0055.

Accepted speakers will have their biographies included on the SALT® conference web site as well as a photo if this material is provided to SALT®. Submit on-line at www.salt.org or send to SALT, 50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. Phone: 540-347-0055 / Fax: 540-349-3169 / email: OrlandoProgram09@salt.org. The program schedule will consist of preconference tutorials on Tuesday, February 17, and the main conference presentation sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, February 18-20.

Author’s Information

Be sure to include the author’s name, title, organization, address, phone number, and email address. In addition, relevant biographical information about the author(s) should be included with the abstract submission so it can be posted on the SALT web site.

Key Dates to note

Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts: September 15, 2008

Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 2008

Submission of Papers: January 23, 2009

Conference Dates: February 18-20, 2009

To submit your abstract online, http://www.lti.org/maillist/maillist.asp?end=http://www.salt.org/osubmitabs.asp&target=_top&addType=Abstract&eText=to%20Abstract%20Form&aText=for%20Abstract%20SubmissionFor a PDF version of the Call for Papers, go to http://www.salt.org/docs/call.pdf






Society for Applied Learning Technology

50 Culpeper Street

Warrenton, Va 20186

Ph: (540) 347-0055 Fax: (540) 349-3169 Web: http://www.salt.org

NECC 2009 Call for Participation Now Open; Proposals Due October 8

Washington, DC
June 28-July 1, 2009

ISTE is now accepting presentation proposals for NECC 2009. Submission opportunities are divided into four major categories and a variety of themes and strands. Dynamic, energetic presenters interested in engaging their audience in innovative ways should especially consider submitting proposals for Workshops or the highly interactive BYOL, Model Lesson, and Open Source Lab session categories. The firm deadline for proposals is October 8, 2008. For more information go to http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009/program/

The LILAC (Librarians' Information Literacy Annual Conference) 2009 call for papers is now open. This year's conference will be held at Cardiff University from the 30th March - 1st April 2009. We welcome submissions from practitioners and researchers in a variety of formats including: short and long papers, posters, workshops, demonstrations and symposiums.

For further details please see: http://www.lilacconference.com/dw/2009/call%20for%20papers.htm

The 2009 conference themes are:
* Inquiry based learning and IL
* Emerging technologies
* Information literacy for life
* Supporting research

Please read the notes for presenters carefully, before submitted your abstract. Please note that this year we have developed a proposal template which needs to be downloaded and completed as part of the submission process. Also note we require an abstract not a full paper. The deadline for proposals is: 20th November 2008

If you have any queries please do get in touch with me. We hope to see you at LILAC 2009 and look forward to receiving your proposal.

Best wishes

Jane

Dr Jane Secker
Learning Technology Librarian,
LSE Centre for Learning Technology

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

37th Annual LOEX Conference
April 30 – May 2, 2009
Albuquerque, New Mexico

The New Mexico LOEX Committee invites you to submit pr