Instructional Technology Conference

 

"Engaging the Learner "
12th Annual
Instructional Technology Conference
April 1-3, 2007

Middle Tennessee State University

:: Proceedings
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:: Advisory Committee
:: Call for Proposals
:: Featured Speakers
:: Dates/Deadlines
:: Conference Agenda
:: Pre-Conference Workshops
:: Poster Sessions
:: Workshops
:: Registration Form
:: Payment Information
:: Hotel Accomodations
:: Travel/Directions
:: Exhibit Information
:: Previous Conferences
:: MTSU Homepage

Call for Proposals

The Instructional Technology Conference continues to provide thousands of higher education professionals from across the country a place to share experiences and expertise in educational technology.

The 2007 Instructional Technology Conference will carry on the tradition of showcasing the effective use of technologies to actively engage students in the learning process.

Send us your proposal for a pre-conference workshop, presentation, panel discussion, hands-on workshop, or poster session.

2007 Possible Session Topics

  • Ethical and Social Implications of Education Technology
  • Integrating Educational Theories into eLearning
  • Social Bookmarking
  • eLearning and the "Social" Student
  • Learning Spaces
  • Blogs, Vlogs, Wikis, and Podcasting
  • Mobile Computing
  • Educational Gaming
  • Techniques to Promote Collaborative Learning
  • Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Learning
  • Technology Innovations with Limited Resources

Deadline for Proposals is October 27, 2006

Type of Sessions

  • Pre-Conference Workshop - workshops will be scheduled on Sunday, April 1, 2007, from 1 - 4 p.m. Participants will work interactively with hardware and software.
  • Lecture/Presentation - presenter will share information about the session topic with participants.
  • Panel Discussion - moderator will lead the participants through a discussion related to the session topic.
  • Hands-on Workshop - participants will work interactively with hardware and software.
  • Poster Session - Posters will be displayed at the Double Tree Hotel on Monday, April 2, 2007, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. (prior to banquet).

Submission Instructions

The following information must be included and formatted in the order below. Email your proposal as an ASCII text file, PDF or (RTF) Rich Text Format attachment to itconf@mtsu.edu no later than October 27, 2006.

  • Name, affiliation, and complete contact information for each participant
  • Type of session:
    • Lecture/Presentation—presenter shares information about the session topic with participants.
    • Panel Discussion—moderator leads the participants through a discussion related to the session topic.
    • Hands-on Workshop—participants work interactively with hardware or software.
    • Pre-Conference Workshop—Participants work interactively with hardware or software prior to the beginning of the conference
    • Poster Session—An abstract of 75 words or less will be sufficient. Posters will be displayed at the Double Tree (formerly Garden Plaza) Hotel on Monday, April 2, 2007, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. (prior to banquet).
  • Title of proposed session
  • Abstract (approx. 75 words, for publication in conference materials)
  • Description (250-500 words)
  • Audience (faculty, presidents, provosts, deans, librarians, instructional technology specialists, lab directors, general)
  • Audience level (beginning, intermediate, advanced, all)
  • On-site equipment requirements
  • Length: All presentations and panel discussions will be allotted one hour; all hands-on workshops will be allotted two hours.

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Send your proposal:

  • Email your proposal
  • Deadline for proposals is October 27, 2006
  • Acceptance decisions made by November 30, 2006

Early Bird conference registration fee: $125

Pre-conference Workshop fee: $50

 

 


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Information Technology Division
003 Cope Administration Building
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
voice: 1.615.898.2512
fax: 1.615.898.5720
email: itconf@mtsu.edu