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Campus Technology 2010

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on November 2, 2009 11:45 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
July 19 - 22, 2010
Seaport World Trade Center
Boston, MA

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There is still time to submit your proposal and BECOME A SPEAKER at Campus Technology 2010, July 19 - 22, 2010, in Boston, MA. Campus Technology 2010, a division of 1105 Media, Inc., is recognized nationally as a venue where leaders in higher education technology come to share their innovations, methods and best practices with their colleagues.

This year we are especially seeking proposals for sessions that cover how education programs and instructional strategies are supported by the latest information and education technologies. Learning applications and tools, instructional design, learning spaces/smart classrooms, digital campus and IT infrastructure and leadership/strategy are topics of particular interest, along with presenters with expertise in Web 2.0 tools, social software, immersive environments, handheld devices and other technologies applied to teaching and learning.

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***SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION FOR ANY RANGE OF SESSION FORMATS***

Indicate breakout session, hands-on workshop, poster session and more. We encourage highly interactive expert panel presentations, case studies, shootouts, expert Q & A, audience participation sessions, audience polling--it's your moment to share your ideas and experiences with peers and experts, so be creative!

>> For a list of topic ideas, information on submission guidelines and access to the electronic submission form, visit:

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***DON'T DELAY! Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 6, 2009***

ED-MEDIA 2010

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on October 27, 2009 4:36 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
 http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm
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                          ED-MEDIA 2010

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications

       June 28-July 2, 2010  *  Toronto, Canada

           (The Westin Harbour Castle on Lake Ontario)

                  CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

          ** Submissions Due: Dec. 18, 2009 **

                                  Organized by
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
                           http://aace.org

                                Co-sponsored by:
      Education & Information Technology Digital Library
                        (http://EdITLib.org )
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** What are your colleagues saying about ED-MEDIA conferences? **
    http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/testimonials.htm

COLOR POSTER--ED-MEDIA 2010 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Available to Print & Distribute (PDF to print; 200kb)
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/ed10poster.pdf


                  >> CONTENTS & LINKS  (details below) <<

1. Call for Papers and Submission & Presenter Guidelines, Deadline Dec. 18th:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/submitguide.htm
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/PresenterLounge

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

4. Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations: http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/corporate.htm
5. Proceedings & Paper Awards: http://aace.org/pubs
6. For Budgeting Purposes: http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/rates.htm

7. Toronto, Canada http://aace.org/conf/Cities/Toronto
8. Deadlines: http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/deadlines.htm


INVITATION:
ED-MEDIA 2010--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.

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.

For Call for Presentations, connect to:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm

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

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

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers
* Panels
* Demonstrations/Posters
* Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations
* Tutorials/Workshops
* Roundtables


TOPICS:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/topics.htm

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:

1. Infrastructure: (in the large)
    - Architectures for Educational Technology Systems
    - Design of Distance Learning Systems
    - Distributed Learning Environments
    - Methodologies for system design
    - Multimedia/Hypermedia Systems
    - WWW-based course-support systems

2. Tools & Content-oriented Applications:
    - Agents
    - Authoring tools
    - Evaluation of impact
    - Interactive Learning Environments
    - Groupware tools
    - Multimedia/Hypermedia Applications
    - Research perspectives
    - Virtual Reality
    - WWW-based course sites
    - WWW-based learning resources
    - WWW-based tools

3. New Roles of the Instructor & Learner:
    - Constructivist perspectives
    - Cooperative/collaborative learning
    - Implementation experiences
    - Improving Classroom Teaching
    - Instructor networking
    - Instructor training and support
    - Pedagogical Issues
    - Teaching/Learning Strategies

4. Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI):
    - Computer-Mediated Communication
    - Design principles
    - Usability/user studies
    - User interface design

5. Cases & Projects:
    - Country-Specific Developments
    - Exemplary projects
    - Institution-specific cases
    - Virtual universities

6. Special Strand:  ** Universal Web Accessibility  **


PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:
http://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://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://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://EdITLib.org    Do You Subscribe?

Papers with high review scores will be invited for publication consideration by AACE's respected journals, especially for:
- 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://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 Westin Harbour Castle on Lake Ontario ( http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/hotel.htm) located on the scenic Lake Ontario and in walking distance to the city's shopping, dining, and theatre districts.  Special discount hotel have been obtained for ED-MEDIA participants!


TORONTO, CANADA
http://aace.org/conf/cities/toronto/

Toronto is a city built with and for the limitless imaginations of the people who come here to live and those who come to visit. It's a centre of rare openness, energy and style an intimate metropolis showcasing world-class dining, shopping, creativity, architecture and entertainment. Its skyline includes the CN Tower, one of the Modern Wonders of the World; miles of waterfront, boardwalks and trails; and distinct neighbourhoods with inspiring surprises from artisans' exhibits to cool cafés around every corner.

For further Toronto Ontario Canada information see: http://www.torontotourism.com/.

Local Attractions with distances from The Westin: http://aace.org/conf/cities/toronto/toronto-attractions.htm


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

Submissions Due:          December 18, 2009
Authors Notified:             February 9, 2010
Proceedings File Due:    May 3, 2010
Early Registration:          May 3, 2010
Hotel Reservations:        May 27, 2010
Conference:                   June 28-July 2, 2010

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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 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

Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010-Global Conference on Learning and Technology

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on October 27, 2009 2:46 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    
        May 17-20, 2010  *  Penang (island), Malaysia

                  (Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort)

                      CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

                http://aace.org/conf/GLearn/call.htm

     ** Submission Deadline: November 23, 2009 **

                                  Organized by:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
                              (http://AACE.org )

                                Co-sponsored by:
      Education & Information Technology Digital Library
                             ( http://EdITLib.org)

                                      Hosted by:
Open University of Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Wawasan Open University                 
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COLOR POSTER­: Global Learn 2010 Asia Pacific  (Available to Print & Distribute)
  http://aace.org/conf/glearn/GL10Poster.pdf

                  >> CONTENTS & LINKS <<

1. Introduction
2. Topics:  http://aace.org/conf/glearn/topics.htm

3. Program Activities & Submission Information, Deadline November 23:
4. Presentation Categories: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/categories.htm

5. Products/Services Showcases & Presentations: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/corporate.htm
6. Proceedings & Paper Awards: http://aace.org/pubs
7. For Budgeting Purposes: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/rates.htm

8. Penang (island), Malaysia:  http://aace.org/conf/cities/penang/
9. Deadlines: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/deadlines.htm


INTRODUCTION:
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Mission: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/mission.htm

Global Learn Asia Pacific is an annual, international conference organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
The conference will be guided by a respected, international Executive Committee, primarily from countries of the Asia Pacific region.
( http://aace.org/conf/glearn/committeeEC.htm )

This conference serves to further the advancement and innovation in learning and technology. As the educational world becomes increasingly global,
new ways to explore, learn, and share knowledge are needed.

Global Learn is a means to connect and engage creative educators, researchers, consultants, training managers, policy makers, curriculum developers,
entrepreneurs, and others in the topics and fields in which they are passionate about. Many individuals are transforming learning environments in local
as well as more global ways. Global Learn offers them an opportunity to meet and discuss their ideas, findings, and next steps.

The decision to create and organize this annual conference in Asia and the Pacific Rim is testament to the enormous interest in learning and technology
throughout this region of the world and a response to many requests to AACE to undertake this initiative.

Primary aims of Global Learn include but are not restricted to:

* Create learning and professional development opportunities combining the best and latest technologies
   with educational practices and characterized as interactive, social, and personal experiences.
* Provide opportunities for ongoing exploration of both the diversity and commonality of the uses of educational technology in different regions and cultures.
* Foster a global networking/collaborative community on learning and technology.
* Help visualize and shape the future of learning and teaching.

TOPICS:
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The following nine themes exemplify the vision and goals of Global Learn for advancement and innovation in:

1. Advanced Technologies for Learning and Teaching
2. Assessment and Research
3. Educational Reform, Policy, and Innovation
4. Evaluation and Quality Improvement Advances
5. Global Networks, Partnerships, and Exchanges
6. Innovative Approaches to Learning and Learning Environments
7. Open Education
8. Technologies for Socially Responsive Learning
9. Virtual and Distance Education

For specific topics within these themes, see: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/topics.htm
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & SUBMISSION INFORMATION, Deadline November 23::
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* Keynote Speakers & Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers, Best Practice Sessions & Roundtables
* Research/Technical Showcases & Products/Services Showcases
* Tutorials/Workshops
* Virtual Sessions

All presentation proposals are peer reviewed and selected by a Program Committee, based on merit and the perceived value for attendees.

Call for Presentations: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/call.htm
Submission guidelines: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/submitguide.htm
Presentation and AV Guidelines, see: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/PresenterLounge

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

PRODUCTS/SERVICES SHOWCASES & PRESENTATIONS:
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http://aace.org/conf/glearn/corporate.htm
Corporations and other organizations have the opportunity to demonstrate and discuss their learning and technology related
products and services through Products/Services Showcases & Presentations.

PROCEEDINGS & PAPER AWARDS:
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http://aace.org/pubs
Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Proceedings (hard copy & CD-ROM). Proceedings in this series serve as major resources in the learning
and technology global community, reflecting the current state of the art in the field.  In addition, the Proceedings also are internationally distributed through and
archived in EdITLib--Education and Information Library. http://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:
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Registration: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/rates.htm
Hotel: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/hotel.htm

The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants includes many extras!

Conference registration will be held at the beautiful Shangri La's Rasa Sayang Resort. All concurrent sessions will be held at both the
Shangri La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Golden Sands Resort. located along the emerald waters of world-famous Batu Feringgi Beach,
with local shopping, dining, and attractions nearby! 

Special discount hotel rates have been obtained for Global Learn participants at approx. $127 USD & 89 EUR;
or specifically Ringgit Malaysia (RM) 450 Nett (including 15% tax) (single/double).
 
Special hotel rates include daily breakfast buffet and complimentary broadband Internet.

PENANG (ISLAND), MALAYSIA:
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http://aace.org/conf/cities/penang/
Experience the Pearl of the Orient; Culture, Dining, Shopping, Attractions, & Tours!

DEADLINES:
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http://aace.org/conf/glearn/deadlines.htm

Submissions Due:          November 23, 2009
Authors Notified:              December 22, 2009
Proceedings File Due:     March 22, 2010
Early Registration:           March 22, 2010
Advanced Registration:   April 26, 2010
Conference:                     May 17-20, 2010

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

Global Learn Community: http://www.aaceconnect.org/group/glearnasiapacific
AACE Blog: http://blogs.aace.org/aace

If you have a question about Global 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://AACE.org

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on October 1, 2009 9:38 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
CALL FOR ARTICLES:
Academic Exchange Quarterly, Summer 2010, Volume 14, Issue 2:
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

The focus of this issue is on the process of learning. Submitted topics
may address questions such as those presented below:

   1. What does it mean "to learn"?
   2. What kinds of teaching strategies maximize student learning?
   3. How do affective factors such as feelings and emotions influence
learning?
   4. How do cognitive and environmental factors influence learning?
   5. Are there cognitive/affective interactions or
affective/environmental interactions or even cognitive/environmental
interactions that impact learning?
   6. What are the essential elements of effective teaching or effective
learning?

These are a few of the questions raised by the topic, the Scholarship of
Teaching and Learning. As teachers, we need to be not only masters of
our disciplines but also masters of the learning process. As
teacher-scholars, we investigate teaching strategies, pose hypotheses
about learning that can be tested, and assess outcomes in the context of
various disciplines and various learning paradigms. The result is a
reflective, on-going process and a "meta-pedagogy" that is dynamic.

Who May Submit:
Papers are invited that focus on issues and research related to this
"meta-pedagogy." Subject areas might include classroom methods, teaching
technologies, assessment that enhances learning, strategies that promote
equal opportunity in the classroom, learning styles and beliefs,
outcomes-based learning, teacher effectiveness, the use of writing
journals or other approaches to represent and assess thinking processes,
meta-cognitive strategies used by teachers or students, and the use of
different models of learning such as constructivist or behaviorist.
Papers may represent investigations at any grade level, K-graduate
level. Please identify your submission with keyword: SCHOLAR-2

Submission deadline:
Any time until the end of February 2010; see details for other deadline
options like early, regular, and short -see
Early submission offers an opportunity to be considered for Editors'

Submission Procedure:

Feature Editor:
Dr. Betsy Eudey, Associate Professor of Gender Studies & Director of the
Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
California State University Stanislaus
Email: BEudey@csustan.edu

WISE Pedagogy- Association for Library & Information Science Education (ALISE)

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on September 29, 2009 8:42 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

WISE Pedagogy will offer its sixth annual pre-conference workshop at the January 2010 conference for the Association for Library & Information Science Education (ALISE) in Boston. This year's theme is Keys to Successful Online Collaboration.

This workshop will be open to all interested conference attendees, especially doctoral students and new online instructors. All attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about the pedagogy of online collaboration in the context of library and information science education.

Keys to Successful Online Collaboration will be highly participatory and feature rotating stations of presentations and breakout discussion groups that address pedagogical issues in the use of collaborative learning activities in online courses:

  • Demonstration of specific collaborative technological tools (i.e., wikis, blogs, social media networks, synchronous communication software, file sharing tools, etc.)
  • Presentation of effective pedagogical practices for facilitating online collaborative activities
  • Breakout discussion on implementation of collaborative learning goals

Call for Presenters:

Interested faculty are invited to lead discussions and present best practices for the topics listed above, particularly based on their experience with particular LIS courses and content areas.

To be considered, please submit a one-page proposal outlining your presentation to amckinn@illinois.edu by November 16, 2009. Additionally, if you plan to incorporate computer-based software into your presentation / demonstration, please be prepared to bring your own laptop or netbook.

For more information, please contact Anne McKinney at the address above.

ACRL/Instruction Section (IS) Current Issue Discussion Groups

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on September 29, 2009 5:27 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Call for proposals for ALA Annual Conference, June 2010
 
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 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 Annual Conference (in Washington D.C., June 24-29, 2010);
•                     revising and submitting a final "Current Issue Digest" to be posted on the IS web site within one month of the discussion;
•                     distributing the final "Current Issue Digest" to the ILI Listserv after it is reviewed by the Discussion Group Steering Committee;
•                     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 2, 2009. The proposal form is attached. Send the completed form to Merinda Hensley (mhensle1@illinois.edu).
 
Contact committee co-chairs Carrie Forbes (carrie.forbes@du.edu) or Merinda Hensley (mhensle1@illinois.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 2, 2009 for ALA Annual in Washington, D.C. Proposal writers will be notified by December 1, 2009 as to whether or not their proposal was accepted and will be assigned a Committee liaison. Conveners are responsible for their own conference registration and travel expenses.

IS Current Issue Discussion Group
Proposal form
Proposals submitted by November 2, 2009, will be considered for one of two discussion groups to be held at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
 
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)
 
 
Provide the following contact information for proposed discussion group convener(s):
 

Name

Institution

Email Address

Phone
 

 
___ Please check to confirm that at least one convener is a 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 December 1, 2009.   At that time you will be assigned a liaison from the Discussion Group Steering Committee.
 
Please read the "Tips for Discussion Group Conveners" posted on the IS-DGSC webpage. It provides details on the Current Issue Digests, deadlines, and expectations!
 
Conveners and other participants are responsible for their own conference registration and travel expenses.
 
Submit your completed proposal form by email to Merinda Hensley (mhensle1@illinois.edu), co-chair of the IS Discussion Group Steering Committee, by November 2, 2009.
 

Handheld Librarian II conference online

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on September 29, 2009 5:19 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

CALL FOR PROPOSALS!
Handheld Librarian II conference online - February 17 and 18, 2010!

THEME:  Alliance Library System and LearningTimes invite librarians, library staff, vendors, graduate students, and developers to submit proposals for programs related to the topic of mobile library services for the online conference.  Proposals are due November 1, 2009.

TOPICS:  The Handheld Librarian II conference will feature interactive, live online sessions and links to recorded events following the conference.  We are interested in a broad range of submissions that highlight current, evolving and future issues in mobile library services. These include but are not limited to the following themes:

·       Ebooks and audiobooks

·       Managing mobile content: eBooks, Journals, video and more

·       Mobilizing the library:  web presence, OPACs, databases and other electronic resources

·       Promoting mobile services and using mobile devices to promote traditional library services

·       Information security on mobile devices

·       Access to and licensing of databases on mobile devices

·       Mobile products and services in the medical library

·       Text Message reference service

·       Vendor development

·       iPhone applications

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS:  This conference accepts proposals for presentations delivered in several online formats:

·        A featured 45 minute presentation

·        Panel discussion with others (10 minutes of presentation)

·        Virtual Roundtable discussions on selected topics

·        Virtual poster presentation

Submit proposals by November 1 to:  handheldlibrariancfp@gmail.com.

You will be notified by December 15 if your proposal has been accepted.

PRESENTERS ARE EXPECTED TO:

·        Conduct an online session using Adobe Connect

·        Provide a photo, bio and program description for the conference website by December 31, 2009

·        Respond to questions from attendees

·        Attend an online 30-60 minute training on Adobe Connect prior to the conference

Thank you for considering a submission for conference participation. If you have questions, please contact:

·        Lori Bell, Alliance Library System, lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com

·        John Walber, LearningTimes, john@learningtimes.net

·        Tom Peters, TAP Information Services, tpeters@tapinformation.com

 

Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on September 29, 2009 5:07 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning, a peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge/The Haworth Press, welcomes the submission of manuscripts. The journal is devoted to the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists involved with distance education and delivering library resources and services to this growing community of students.
 
Topics can include but are not limited to:
  • Faculty/librarian cooperation and collaboration
  • Information literacy
  • Instructional service techniques 
  •  Information delivery 
  •  Reference services 
  •  Document delivery 
  •  Developing collections

If you are interested in submitting an article, send the manuscript directly to the Editor, Jodi Poe at jpoe@jsu.edu by November 1, 2009.  Inquiries and questions are welcome.
 
Instructions for authors are available at http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=journal&issn=1533-290X or can be emailed to you directly.
 

WE LEARN 7th Annual (Net)Working Gathering & Conference on Women & Literacy

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on September 24, 2009 6:35 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Community, Leadership, Activism: Economic Justice, Cultural Alliances, Good Health

WE LEARN 7th Annual (Net)Working Gathering & Conference on Women & Literacy
March 5-6, 2010
University of Rhode Island, Downtown Campus
Providence, RI

Visit our website for more details (http://www.litwomen.org/conference.html)

(.pdf complete with form)
 Download Proposal FORMs only at:  (http://www.litwomen.org/conference.html)

DEADLINE: November 30, 2009

"You CAN Do It! A Beginner's Guide to Making a Presentation or Facilitating a Workshop" will be available soon!

March 4, 2010 / PRE-Conference (Journeys to the Center: Spiritual Supports for Our Teaching and Learning) - watch for more details (http://www.litwomen.org/conference.html) 
Registration & travel information will be released by November.
Watch the conference webpage for more details. (http://www.litwomen.org/conference.html)
For those who need to plan a budget, these are some TENTATIVE prices.

- Hotel rate: $102 - $139
- Registration for member (2-day): $125
- Registration for ABE Students (2-day): $30

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Mobile Learning

By DOLORES FIDISHUN on September 24, 2009 3:54 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS
&
Call for Reviewers

MOBILE LEARNING:
Pilot Projects and Initiatives

You are invited to submit a chapter proposal describing a pilot project or initiative employing the use of mobile wireless technologies to enhance learning. We also seek colleagues from all fields involved with m-learning who are willing to provide quality reviews of submitted chapters in a timely manner. This book will be intended for those in the learning and training community who seek to learn more about the applications and practicabilities of mobile learning.

Mobile Teaching and Learning

Learning has been impacted by the increasing mobility of our global society; hence, educators and researchers worldwide are discovering mobile learning. In order to engage learners with education in the 21st century, greater access to the technology that is now embedded into their everyday lives is needed.

The purpose of this book is to: (a) discover pedagogical approaches suited for mobile learning; (b) uncover advances in wireless and mobile technologies used to enhance the learning experience; and (c) examine blended conventional learning with mobile phones, PDAs and handheld devices.

Suggested Topics

Suggested topics for this book are outlined below. In addition to the topics listed below, we are keen to receive fresh and innovative approaches in areas that are not listed.

·         Mobile Learning Projects, Initiatives and Case Studies (large and small scale)

  • o   Early Investigations of Projects, Initiatives and Case Studies
  • o   Current Pilot Projects and Initiatives
  • o   Future Implementations

·         Pilot Projects and Initiatives

  • o   Lessons Learned
  • o   Best Practices
  • o   Evaluation / Assessment Procedures

§  Usability of Mobile Applications

§  Usability of Mobile Devices

  • o   Literature Reviews
  • o   Pedagogical Design and Issues

·         State-of-the-Art Mobile Devices used for Learning

Forms of Submissions

This book seeks to bring together accounts of pilot projects and initiatives in the field of mobile learning. We are keen to receive submissions in two forms:

1.    1. Academic papers that detail original research and activities in the field of mobile learning. Submitted papers should adhere to the following guidelines:

a.    academic papers should be original

b.    academic papers should not be published elsewhere

c.    academic papers will be double blind peer-reviewed

d.    full chapters (guideline 5000-7000 words) are invited

2.     2. Discussions, descriptions and case studies of activities, programs, pilot projects and initiatives that address issues relating to mobile learning. Submitted chapters geared towards this form should adhere to the following guidelines:

a.    detail specific activities and strategies

b.    offer a broader view or be a call for action on specific issue

c.    offer substantive new information, detail a successful (or unsuccessful) initiative or offer a fresh perspective

d.    full chapters (guideline 5000-7000 words) are invited

 

Submission Details

  • The language of the book is English. All chapters must be original, unpublished, and not currently under review by any other publication or conference.
  • By submitting the manuscript for consideration, authors stipulate that they hold the copyright to the manuscript and, upon acceptance, transfer it to the Informing Science Institute. Authors also agree to assume all liability in case of copyright dispute.
  • Authors may submit a short proposal (1000 words maximum) for clarification of whether their submission will 'fit the book'. Proposals should be sent directly to the editor Dr. Retta Guy at rguy@tnstate.edu by October 23, 2009.

·        

Dates

  • Chapter revisions must be submitted by March 15, 2010.
  • A final acceptance notification will be issued by April 16, 2010.
  • Camera-ready submissions submitted by May 14, 2010.
  •  Full chapters to be submitted by December 15, 2009 using the process detailed below.

  • ·    All submitted chapters will be double-blind reviewed.

  • ·     Authors will receive feedback from reviewers by January 25, 2010.

  • ·     Authors of accepted chapters will then have a further opportunity to refine their work, based upon the comments of the reviewers and the editor.

This book is scheduled to be published by the Informing Science Press in August, 2010. Further details as they become available will be published on this URL: http://MobileLearning.InformingScience.NET/cfp.htm .

 Submission Protocol

 Full chapters should be submitted in the following manner.

 ·       Strip from the submission the authors' names, affiliations, and any other information that identify the author(s). This allows your manuscript to be blind reviewed.

 ·         Manuscripts submissions are accepted only in RFT or Word .doc.

 ·         Submit your book chapter using the Manuscript Review System at: http://MobileLearning.InformingScience.NET

o   Select "Submit A Paper" located under the "Authors" heading.

  

Summary of Key Dates

Proposals

October 23, 2009

Full Chapters

December 15, 2009

Initial Decisions and Feedback

January 25, 2010

Chapter Revisions Submitted

March 15, 2010

Final Acceptance Notification

April 16, 2010

Camera-Ready Submission

May 14, 2010

 

CALL FOR REVIEWERS

 

Volunteers for chapter reviewers are also welcomed and we encourage a mutually supporting approach. Please send me your resume (rguy@tnstate.edu).

 

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