CALL FOR PROPOSALS


 

Guidelines for submission of proposals

Theme and Strands
| Categories of Proposals | Submission of Proposals | Evaluation of Proposals


The Ministry of Education Singapore and ISTE are now calling for proposals for iCTLT 2010. 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 July 2009.

Theme and Strands
The theme for the conference is:
Advancing Learning with ICT: Innovate Collaborate Transform

The strands are:

Innovate - enriching learning experiences through ICT rich pedagogies and innovative use of existing/emerging technologies by educators
This strand includes:
  • Assessment in, for and of Learning
  • 1 to 1 Computing
  • Online Learning
  • Mobile Learning
  • Gaming
  • Cyber Wellness
  • Self-Directed Learning
Collaborate - educators working together to learn from each other, creating learning environments that hone collaborative skills
This strand includes:
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Social Networking
  • Other Web 2.0 Tools
Transform - effecting change to improve teaching and learning processes
This strand includes:
  • Change Management
  • School Improvement
  • Professional Development
  • (Eg. Reflective Practice, Action Research, Community of Practice, Professional Learning Community)

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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
The duration of each presentation can either be 30 min or 60 min, and will be held during the concurrent sessions in meeting rooms.

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 - 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 focusing on creating a cohesive presentation.

Poster Presentations
The posters will be displayed in the exhibition hall. It can include presentations 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 learning and teaching.

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Submission of Proposals
Click on Submit Proposal and follow the instructions to submit.

Fees - There is no fee to submit; however, if accepted, paper presenters are required to register for the conference. Paper presenters pay the lowest applicable fee regardless of when they register (equivalent to Early-Bird registration fee).

Online Submission – All proposals will be submitted online.

Status of Submission - Acceptance/Regret notifications will be e-mailed by August 2009.


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Evaluation of Proposals
The iCTLT Programme Committee will review and evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance of topic to the field of educational technology
  • Educational significance and contribution to the respective theme and strands
  • Ease of replication
  • Interest to participants
  • Presenter's knowledge and experience
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