EdITLib’s Top 10 Viewed Abstracts & Articles January 2009

January 27, 2009 by Sarah Duke · Comment
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TOP 10 VIEWED ABSTRACTS & ARTICLES

January 2009

VIEWED ABSTRACTS:

  1. Developing, Integrating and Delivering Successful Distributed Learning Environments For Your Students: Best Practices and Lessons Learned: The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected!
  2. The Business of eLearning: Creating a Revenue Channel
  3. Issues in Distance Learning
  4. Technology, Transfer and Teaching: The Impact of a Single Technology Course on Preservice Teachers' Computer Attitudes and Ability
  5. Generative Learning Strategies and Metacognitive Feedback to Facilitate comprehension of Complex Science Topics and Self-Regulation
  6. A Case Study on Using English Language Movies in Teaching English as Foreign Language Experiences
  7. Guidelines for E-Learning - Advantages and Disadvantages
  8. Application of Bruner's Cognitive Development Theory to Language Teaching in an Asynchronous Environment
  9. The Effects of the Use of Interactive Whiteboards on Student Achievement
  10. Use of Simulation in Nursing Education - Exploring Perspectives and Practice

VIEWED ARTICLES:

  1. Issues in Distance Learning
  2. Technology, Transfer and Teaching: The Impact of a Single Technology Course on Preservice Teachers' Computer Attitudes and Ability
  3. Are Pretty Interfaces Worth the Time? The Effects of User Interface Types on Web-Based Instruction
  4. Conditions, Processes and Consequences of 1:1 Computing in K-12 Classrooms: The Impact on Teaching Practices and Student Achievement
  5. Generative Learning Strategies and Metacognitive Feedback to Facilitate comprehension of Complex Science Topics and Self-Regulation
  6. Correlating college students' learning styles and how they use Web 2.0 applications for Learning
  7. Online Learning and Quality Assurance
  8. Teachers' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of a Blended Learning Approach for ICT Teacher Training
  9. Developing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Preservice Teachers Through Microteaching Lesson Study
  10. A Case Study of Design-Based Research for Creating a Vision Prototype of a Technology-Based Innovative Learning Environment

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E-LEARN 2009 – Call for Participation Deadline: April 29

January 14, 2009 by gmarks · Comment
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Please forward to a colleague - E-LEARN 2009 Call for Participation

Vancouver

Vancouver

E-LEARN 2009

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education October 26-30, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada (Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

COLOR POSTER: E-Learn 2009 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

CONTENTS & LINKS  (details below)

  1. Submission Information, Deadline April 29th:
  2. Major Topics
  3. Presentation Categories
  4. Products/Services Showcases & Presentations
  5. Proceedings & Paper Awards
  6. For Budgeting Purposes
  7. Vancouver, Canada
  8. Deadlines

INVITATION:

E-Learn 2009 -- 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

  • 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 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 60 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

TOPICS

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

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
  • Organizations have the opportunity to demonstrate and discuss their e-learning related products and services in through Products/Services Showcases & Presentations.
PROCEEDINGS & PAPER AWARDS
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre located in the heart of Vancouver shopping, dining, and attractions.
  • Special discount hotel have been obtained for E-Learn participants at $146 (single/double).
VANCOUVER, CANADA Experience the Shows, Dining, Shopping, Attractions, & Tours! Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city with a cosmopolitan flair set in a spectacular natural environment. Nestled between majestic mountains and sparkling ocean, Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Fall in Vancouver means NHL Hockey, cuisine from all points of the globe, museum visits, the launch of the theatre, opera and symphony seasons and holiday shopping - so much to see and do! The variety of attractions in Greater Vancouver can keep visitors entertained for days, for example, Harbour cruises, world-famous Stanley Park, Vancouver Lookout! Harbour Centre Tower, Science World BC, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park, Vancouver Art Gallery, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, and Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver.
  • Spectacular Setting - Incredible mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage year round.
  • Unlimited Activities - Catering to any interest throughout all four seasons, you can enjoy world class shopping to outdoor adventures, gourmet meals to live entertainment, sporting events, theatre, outstanding sights and attractions.
  • Gateway to Adventure - Quick and easy access to the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island, and of course, endless water and land sports throughout the year.
  • Dining - What tempts your taste buds: Decadent desserts - grilled T-bone steak - Fresh seafood - Soy Burger? Vancouver has every taste and type of food you crave! Vancouver's restaurant scene has exploded in the past few years offering world-class cuisine from every corner of the globe. Fine dining, casual or family friendly restaurants are easily accessible throughout Greater Vancouver.
  • Excellent Infrastructure - Vancouver International Airport has consistently been rated as one of North America's top airports.
  • A great walking city - clean, green, safe, and easily accessible!
  • Greater Value - Vancouver offers a world-class experience and excellent value for your money!
For further Vancouver information, visit the Vancouver Tourism web site.

DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES

  • Submissions Due: April 29, 2009
  • Authors Notified: May 29, 2009
  • Proceedings File Due: Sept. 25, 2009
  • Early Registration: Sept. 25, 2009
  • Conference: Oct. 26-30, 2009

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SITE 2009 Advance Program/Early Registration: Jan. 21

January 14, 2009 by gmarks · Comment
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Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC
 

Join with 1,200+ Colleagues from 50 Countries 

Save & Register Early by Jan. 21

 

*Please forward to a colleague*

 SITE 2009 Advance Program

 NEW @ SITE 2009:

 A Forum for School Teachers and School Leaders

 

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SITE 2009

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference

March 2-6, 2009  *  Charleston, SC

(Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center)

ADVANCE PROGRAM / REGISTRATION

Organized by:

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) and

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

 

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CONTENTS & LINKS

(Details Below)

  1. Invitation, Scope, & Program Activities

  2. Advance Program Online / Early Registration Deadline Jan. 21

  3. Hotel Reservations Due by Jan. 29   Hotel space is filling quickly

  4. Presentation Schedule

  5. Presentation Categories

  6. Major Topics : NEW TOPIC: NSF ITEST - Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (US Government funded projects)

  7. NEW: A Forum for School Teachers and School Leaders

  8. Tutorials/Workshops

  9. Symposium : Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education Worldwide: Challenges for Teacher Educators

  10. Keynote/Invited Speakers

  11. Charleston, SC

 

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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.

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

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

The SITE Conference is designed for:

  • Teacher educators in ALL disciplines
  • Computer technology coordinators
  • K-12 administrators & school leaders
  • Teachers
  • Curriculum developers
  • Principals
  • All interested in improving education through technology
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 Education & Information Technology Library (EdITLib)

 

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

Sessions which address the theory, research and applications as well as describe innovative projects are presented.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:

  • Keynote Speakers
  • Invited Speakers/Invited Panels
  • Papers
  • Symposia
  • Demonstrations/Posters
  • Panels
  • Tutorials/Workshops
  • Roundtables
  • Corporate Demonstrations
  • Corporate Showcases

____________________________________________________________

 

ADVANCE PROGRAM ONLINE / EARLY REGISTRATIONS DUE JAN. 21

  • The SITE Advance Program / Registration is online and includes information on all program activities listed above, and all sessions accepted to date.
  • The early registration date for SITE is only weeks away. Take advantage of this discount and register today.
  • Early registration also helps ensure that you can reserve space in the pre-conference tutorial(s)/workshop(s) of your choice.

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HOTEL RESERVATIONS DUE JANUARY 29

  • **Note: space at filling quickly at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center
  • The hotel accommodations must be reserved by Jan. 29 to take advantage of the conference hotel discount room rates.
  • The block of rooms reserved for SITE may be filled prior to this date so be sure to make your reservations early.

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PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

  • All sessions may be searched for and listed by date, topic, or author last name.

 

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PRESENTATION CATEGORIES

  • The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and usefulactivities 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.

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MAJOR TOPICS

  • NEW TOPIC: NSF ITEST- Information Technology Experiences fpr Students and Teachers (US Government funded projects)

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A FORUM FOR SCHOOL TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADERS

  • Teachers and School Leaders are invited to participate in sessions on practical, effective ways to teacg with technology in today's school.

 

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PRE-CONFERENCE TUTORIALS / WORKSHOPS

Monday, March 2, 2009

  • Learning 2.0: Google Applications for Educators (BYOL), Part 1

  • Creating Podcasts Using Open Source Applications; Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)

  • Web 2.0 Tools to Support Project-Based Learning: A Survey of What's Out There (Optional but not required: Bring Your Own Laptop)

  • Learning 2.0: Google Applications for Educators (BYOL), Part 2

  • EASY AND CHEAP Audio and Video Tools for Sustaining Active Learning Communities for Teaching and Learning

  • The Missing Manual: Integrating Web 2.0 Technologies into the Curriculum; Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)

  • Using Digital Storytelling to Promote Classroom Curriculum; Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)

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PRE-CONFERENCE SYMPOSIUM:

  • Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education Worldwide: Challenges for Teacher Educators
  • Learn what 136 scholars from 23 nations have complied over the past five years, and discuss with your colleagues the implications.

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KEYNOTE & INVITED SPEAKERS:

  • Many interesting keynote and invited speakers, panels, symposia and workshops are offered this year!

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA:

 Where History Lives--Indulge, Play, and Explore!

 

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