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NOTICE 2012 Conference
The main topic of the conference will be Computer Science with a Purpose and Human-Centred Information System Design. It is aimed at practitioners and researchers on application and development of new IT technologies. The conference is also a forum for educational innovations experience exchange.
The NOTICE Conference is forum for state-of-the-art of IT technologies in applications. The conference scope gives a wide view at possibilities of their use in education and other areas of knowledge, science and life.
The main topic will explore the many facets of computerised systems from an interdisciplinary, design-oriented perspective. It seeks to deepen the understanding of design processes aimed at delivering solutions that help in human activities and improve the quality of everyday living. The conference organisers will welcome contributions that address multiple aspects of system design that take into account the complicated nature of human beings, their particular requirements and the need for transdisciplinary problem-solving.
This year papers are particularly invited on the following focus areas:
- User-centred design principles
- Interaction design principles
- Usability
- Design-based research
- Ubiquitous computing
- Deployment experiences
- User-centred design case studies
- e-Learning, blended learning,
- Mobile and remote learning,
- Ethics in remote learning.
- Ambient Assisted Living
- Ubiquitous healthcare solutions
- Ambient displays
- Computer-supported collaboration
- Context-aware applications
- Mobile mixed reality
- Interactive and virtual educational environments
- Intelligent coaching systems
- Ambient intelligence
- Artificial intelligence for context processing
Read the Call for Papers here.
Important dates:
Extended abstract submission (max. 2 page ACM SIG P format): May 30, 2012
Notification of acceptance: June 6, 2012
Conference date: June 12, 2012.
EADTU 25th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE 2012
The Open University of Cyprus will be hosting EADTU's Annual Conference in Paphos, under the EU Presidency of Cyprus.
Educational models are changing increasingly. More universities are embracing open and flexible learning and as a consequence, the creation of international student markets is becoming a reality. Formal learning nowadays becomes integrated with non-/informal learning and educational innovation is now both financially, technology and socially driven. Worldwide there is an awareness of the emerging role of open education en open educational resources to support educational transformation. For example, by offering better quality education to significantly larger numbers of students.
The role of open and flexible learning is becoming more important for these new models, new markets and new media.
The conference will address topics such as
- how open and flexible education is organised as an organic part of European higher education systems
- implementing new organisational and educational models within frontrunner institutions, capitalizing on new opportunities created by ICT in education
- meeting new markets and learning needs, i.e. at the postgraduate level or related to knowledge alliances with the public and private sector, on top of the mission of widening participation
- developing open media like open educational resources, YouTube, ITunes U, broadcasting as platforms for open knowledge sharing
- developing European open and flexible higher education in a 2020 perspective
See the complete programme, list of speakers and invited speakers on the conference website.
The Call for Abstracts is open from 1st March 2012. You're invited for submission until 14th May 2012.
with the scope of:
‘’The role of open and flexible education in European higher education systems for 2020: new models, new markets, new media’’.
Read or download the complete Call for Abstracts here.
ICERI2012
The general aim of the conference is to promote international collaboration in Education and Research in all educational fields and disciplines. The attendance of more than 700 delegates from 70 different countries is expected.
Topics:
- Global Issues in Education and Research
- Education: New Trends and Experiences
- Research: New Trends and Experiences
- New Challenges in the Higher Education Area
- Teacher Training
- Curriculum Design
- Accreditation and Quality Assurance
- University-Industry Cooperation
- International Projects
- Technology in Teaching and Learning
- E-content Management and Development
Call for Papers:
Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: July 19th, 2012 (included) (*)
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: September 3rd, 2012
Final Paper Submission Deadline: October 4th, 2012 (included) (*)
(*) By midnight - 23:59 Los Angeles Time Zone
Types of contributions:
You can present your projects in three modalities: in person (either oral or poster presentation) or virtually (not attending authors).
Read the omplete call for papers and submission guidelines.
For information about registration and the tentative programme click here.
2nd Digital Agenda Assembly
The Assembly consists of an online engagement space launched ahead of the event (read more here), 8 workshops on key Digital Agenda topics (such as cloud-computing, social media and innovation and entrepreneurship) and a plenary session to report feedback on previous discussions and hold debates on the way forward.
Background information
The Digital Agenda for Europe is the European Union's roadmap for bringing the benefits of a digital society and economy to Europe's citizens.
Objectives
The main objectives of the Assembly are to:
- Assess progress to date on implementation towards the Digital Agenda's goals and actions and seek ways to improve delivery;
- Identify challenges ahead for the implementation of the Digital Agenda and for the information society in general;
- Mobilise stakeholders' actions to make further progress and address challenges.
The conference website provides direct links to join workshop-related discussions on the online engagement platform and a list of twitter hashtags for each workshop. Follow and discuss online!
4-th International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems (INCoS-2012)
The conference programme is tbc. Read the call for papers here.
The main topics of interest of INCoS-2012 include but are not limited to the following:
- Cloud Computing: Service, Storage, Security and Privacy
- Data Mining and Knowledge Management for Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems
- Fuzzy Systems and Knowledge Management
- Grid and P2P Distributed Infrastructure for Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems
- Intelligent Collaborative Systems for work and Learning, Virtual Organization and Campuses
- Methodology, Analysis and Sustainability of Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems
- Nature`s Inspired and Multi-Agent Collaborative Systems
- Networking and Collaboration at School
- Next Generation Network Protocols and Components
- Security, Organization, Management and Autonomic Computing for Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems
- Semantics and Ontologies for Networking and Collaborative Systems
- Software Engineering for Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems
- Wireless and Sensor Systems for Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems
- Poster Track (find more information on the conference website)
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: May 6, 2012 (extended)
- Notification of Acceptance: June 5, 2012
- Camera-Ready Submission: July 6, 2012
- Registration: July 6, 2012
3rd International Workshop on "Adaptive Systems for Collaborative Learning (IWASCL 2012)
The workshop is held in conjunction with the INCoS 2012, International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems"
The scope of the IWASCL-2012 workshop (the third workshop in the series) is to provide the opportunity for an informal meeting which facilitates the dissemination of knowledge in the field of systems for adaptive and intelligent collaborative learning support (AICLS systems).
IWASCL 2012 will be held in conjunction with the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems (INCoS 2012).
Format:
The workshop will be based on a “working groups” format aiming to facilitate group-discussion and argumentation.
Scope:
The workshop includes (but is not limited to) topics such as:
- Theoretical approaches on adaptive/intelligent methods addressing needs of group learners.
- User and group modeling to cater for adaptive/intelligent system design.
- Adaptive and intelligent forms of tutoring/scaffolding/scripting in CSCL systems.
- Adaptive collaboration support.
- Methods and tools for the design and operationalization of adaptive/intelligent CSCL systems.
- Adaptive/Intelligent methods for supporting the orchestration of activities in collaborative learning contexts.
- Tools and methods for adaptive/intelligent support of learners in scripted collaboration.
- Architectures and frameworks for building or testing AICLS systems.
- AI and Web 2.0 tools & methods to integrate in AICLS systems.
- Formalization efforts and the role of the Learning Design.
- Interaction analysis techniques to inform the adaptable/intelligent behavior of CSCL systems.
- Learning analytics and educational data mining techniques in the CSCL context.
- Adaptive/Intelligent support of learners in social networking applications
- Pedagogical issues on the adaptive/intelligent support of group learners
- Evaluating various aspects of adaptive/intelligent systems for collaborative learning (e.g. cost/benefit issues)
ticEDUCA 2012
Under the theme ‘Towards Education 2.0’, the II International Congress - ICT and Education – ticEduca 2012 – aims to promote de importance of reflecting and thinking strategically with regard to the contributions of technology to the development of education with a prospective vision for social development.
Themes
Framed by the general theme Education 2.0, the II International Congress – ICT in Education 2012, organized by the Institute of Education of the University of Lisbon, stimulates the presentation of original works related to the following topics:
- Theoretical approaches on the use of technologies for educational purposes
- Projects and practices of curricular integration of technologies
- Virtual learning environments and digital habitats
- Competencies and professional development of teachers, educators and other professionals
- E-learning and emergent educational applications
Important Dates
- Submission of papers, posters and symposiums: until June 23rd
- Notification to the authors: until September 23rd
- Submission of definitive papers for publication: until October 23rd
- Registration: March 15th
- Late Registration (30% more): after September 23rd
Read the Call for Papers here.
ticEduca Júnior 2012
O ticEDUCA Júnior 2012 – I Encontro nacional TIC e Educação para alunos do Ensino Básico e Secundário é uma iniciativa do Instituto de Educação da Universidade de Lisboa, através do Centro de Competência em Tecnologias e Inovação em articulação com a Escola Secundária Padre António Vieira. A Direção-Geral da Educação – Ministério da Educação e Ciência (MEC) tem um papel ativo na organização.
Este encontro procura divulgar projetos inovadores que promovam a utilização educativa das TIC, através de atividades práticas com TIC por parte dos alunos do 3.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico e do Ensino Secundário. Pensado para alunos e respetivos professores que de várias formas têm desenvolvido práticas inovadoras nas escolas, procura-se que através da sua voz, o encontro seja um espaço de reflexão e partilha de experiências.
Temas e tópicos propostos
Subordinados ao tema central “Viver a Educação com Tecnologias”, o I Encontro Nacional TIC e Educação para Alunos do Ensino Básico e Secundário promovido pelo Centro de Competência em Tecnologias e Inovação do Instituto de Educação da Universidade de Lisboa, estimula a apresentação de trabalhos originais dentro dos seguintes tópicos:
A. Ambientes Emergentes
- Realidade Aumentada
- Mobile Learning
- Robótica Educativa
- Multimédia Interativa
- Web Rádio + Web TV
- Som, Música e Imagens Digitais B. Projetos e práticas de integração curricular com as TIC
B. Projetos e práticas de integração curricular com as TIC
- Jogos
- Simulações
- Utilização de Plataformas
- Materiais Educativos
- Aprendizagem em Rede
- Comunicação e Colaboração Online
- Recursos Digitais Online
- Laboratórios Virtuais e Remotos
- Objetos de Aprendizagem
7th EFQUEL Innovation Forum: Learning for Open Innovation
Since its early days, the EFQUEL Innovation Forum has been a highly interactive place for discussing future and innovative practices, research and policy developments in the various sectors of technology enhanced education and training.5 to 7 September 2012 in Granada.
How can we turn our traditional educational institutions into (r)evolutionary leading organisations? How can innovation be stimulated? The conference will observe and analyse how open innovation can be used to transform today’s educational institutions.
Scope
This conference will question why most educational institutions still educate tomorrow’s leaders, experts and workforce with yesterday’s tools. The contemporary education landscape is facing disruptive technological advancements and the promises of web 2.0 to foster a new mode of knowledge creation and collaborative learning among students around the world.
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However, the promises of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and e-learning have not effectively innovated universities. Little progress has been made and resources invested into ICT adoption are frequently spent without a clear definition of objectives and change strategies. The future of learning is taking place now – and yet educational activities are often stalled in a pedagogical model of transmitting knowledge rather than constructing solutions, following educational approaches which have been put into place centuries ago and still largely dominate teaching and learning in academia.
Programme
The programme will consist of a call for papers with EFQUEL's own recommended speakers. The best submissions have a chance to be selected for the first edition of the EFQUEL journal (to be launched in autumn 2012) which will contain full research papers on Innovation and Quality in Learning.
For more etailed information about the conferennce programme, go to the conference home page.
Submission process and dates
- Please submit your paper by May 6th, 2012 by e-mail to: papers@efquel.org
- Use 12 pt, Arial, single-spaced text, 3cm left and 3 cm right.
- Your paper should not exceed 6 pagers incl. the references.
- Download the call for papers and the workshop submission form for more information.
The opening keynote speech will be held by Tony Bates! Read more about his presentation topic in the seperate section on this website about the keynotes.
ICWL 2012 - deadline extension for submissions
The organisers of the ICWL Conference 2012 have announced deadline extensions for submissions. The new deadlines are as follows:
- Abstract submission deadline: 3 May 2012
- Paper submission deadline: 10 May 2012
CWL is an annual international conference on web-based learning. ICWL 2012 will be the 11th ICWL conference and will be held in Sinaia, Romania. The technical program will feature keynote addresses and workshops in addition to technical presentations of refereed papers.