|
Call for Papers
The IADIS e-Learning 2008 conference aims to address the
main issues of concern within e-Learning. This
conference covers both technical as well as the
non-technical aspects of e-Learning.
Main topics have been identified (see below). However,
innovative contributions that don’t fit into these
areas will also be considered since they might be of
benefit to conference attendees.
Acceptance will be based primarily on originality,
significance and quality of contribution.
Topics for this conference include, but are not limited
to:
|
Organisational Strategy and Management Issues
aHigher
and Further Education
aPrimary
and Secondary Education
aWorkplace
Learning
aVocational
Training
aHome
Schooling
aDistance
Learning
aBlended
Learning
aChange
Management
aEducational
Management
aContinuous
Professional Development (CPD) for
Educational and Training Staff
aReturn
on e-Learning Investments (ROI)
|
Technological
Issues
aLearning
Management Systems (LMS)
aManaged
Learning Environments (MLEs)
aVirtual
Learning Environments (VLEs)
aComputer-Mediated
Communication (CMC) Tools
aSocial
Support Software
aArchitecture
of Educational Information Systems
Infrastructure
aSecurity
and Data Protection
aLearning
Objects
aXML
Schemas and the Semantic Web
aWeb
2.0 Applications |
|
e-Learning Curriculum Development Issues
aPhilosophies
and Epistemologies for e-learning
aLearning
Theories and Approaches for e-learning
ae-Learning
Models
aConceptual
Representations
aPedagogical
Models
ae-Learning
Pedagogical Strategies
ae-Learning
Tactics
aDeveloping
e-Learning for Specific Subject Domains |
Instructional Design Issues
aDesigning
e-Learning Settings
aDeveloping
e-Learning Pilots and Prototypes
aCreating
e-Learning Courses
- Collaborative learning
- Problem-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Blended learning
- Distance learning
aDesigning
e-Learning Tasks
- E-learning activities
- Online Groupwork
- Experiential learning
- Simulations and Modelling
- Gaming and edutainment
- Creativity and design activities
- Exploratory programming |
|
e-Learning Delivery Issues
ae-Delivery
in different contexts
- Higher and Further Education
- Primary and Secondary Schools
- Workplace Learning
- Vocational Training
- Distance Learning
aOnline
Assessment
aInnovations
in e-Assessment
ae-Moderating
ae-Tutoring
ae-Facilitating
aLeadership
in e-Learning Delivery
aNetworked
Information and Communication Literacy Skills
aParticipation
and Motivation in e-Learning |
e-Learning Research Methods and Approaches
aAction
Research
aDesign
Research
aCourse
and Programme Evaluations
aSystematic
Literature Reviews
aHistorical
Analysis
aCase
Studies
aMeta-analysis
of Case Studies
aEffectiveness
and Impact Studies
aEvaluation
of e-Learning Technologies
aEvaluation
of Student and Tutor Satisfaction
aLearning
and cognitive styles
aEthical
Issues in e-learning |
|
e-Skills and Information Literacy for Learning
aTeaching
information literacy
aElectronic
library and information search skills
aICT
skills education
- in schools and colleges
- for business, industry and the
public sector
- in adult, community, home and
prison education
- informal methods (peer groups,
family)
aEducation
for computer-mediated communication
skills
- Netiquette
- Online safety for children and
vulnerable users
- Cybercrime awareness and personal
prevention
aStudent
production of online media
- Web design
- Digital storytelling
- Web 2.0 tools
- etc.
aDigital
media studies
|
The
Conference will be composed of several types of
contributions:
-
Full Papers – These include mainly accomplished
research results and have 8 pages at the maximum
(5,000 words).
-
Short Papers – These are mostly composed of work
in progress reports or fresh developments and have
4 pages at maximum (2,500 words).
-
Reflection Papers – These might review recent
research literature pertaining to a particular problem
or
approach, indicate what the findings suggest, and/or
provide a suggestion - with rationale and
justification - for a different approach or perspective
on that problem. Reflection papers might also
analyze general trends or discuss important issues in
topics related to the conference. These have 4
pages at maximum (2,500 words).
-
Posters / Demonstrations – These contain
implementation information or work-in-progress and have
two pages at maximum (1,250 words) besides the poster
itself (or demonstration) that will be exposed
at the conference.
-
Tutorials – Tutorials can be proposed by scholars
or company representatives. A proposal of maximum
250 words is expected.
-
Invited Talks – These will be made of
contributions from well-known scholars and company
representatives. An abstract will be included in the
conference proceedings.
-
Panels – Discussions on selected topics will be
held. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected.
-
Doctoral Consortium - A Doctoral Consortium will
discuss in group, individual projects and on going
work
of PhD students. Prospective students should send a
report of their PhD projects and work so far
with
a maximum of 4 pages (2,500 words).
-
Corporate Showcases & Exhibitions – The former
enables Companies to present recent developments
and applications, inform a large and qualified audience
of your future directions and showcase
company’s noteworthy products and services. There will
be a time slot for companies to make their
presentation in a room. The latter enables companies the
opportunity to display its latest offerings of
hardware, software, tools, services and books, through
an exhibit booth. For further details please
contact the publicity chair -
secretariat@mccsis.org
.
All submissions, except invited talks, are subject to a
blind refereeing process.
Important Dates:
-
Submission Deadline
(last call): 12 May 2008
- Notification to Authors (last call): Until 30 May
2008
-
Final Camera-Ready Submission and Early Registration
(1st date): Until 21 April 2008
- Late Registration
(1st date): After 21 April 2008
- Conference: Amsterdam, Netherlands, 22 to 25 July
2008
Back
|
