GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Presenter Benefits

Publication: Accepted papers will be published in the 2012 Conference Proceedings & Resources and in the Resource Library on the conference website.

Peer vetting & feedback: Comments, questions, and evaluations can help guide your future work.

Networking opportunities: Discussions with colleagues provide invaluable opportunities for professional growth.

Registration discounts: Accepted presenters receive a discounted registration fee (see grid on home page).

Deadline for Online Submission

Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm (CST)

Suggested level of experience

Research e-Poster and Lightning Sessions: These formats do not require prior presentation experience and are open to graduate students and professionals new to the field.
Author Discussions, Course and Training Tours, Information Sessions, Roundtable Discussions, and Speed Solutions: Presenters of these formats should have several years of work experience in the field and have given several related presentations.
Workshops: Presenters of this format should have an expert level of work experience in the field and have given multiple related presentations.

Review Process

Each proposal will be reviewed/refereed by three professionals in the field.

Proposal Rating Criteria

Reflects conference objectives (see bottom of page)
Relevance of the topic to the field
Encourages conference and session attendance
Methods of interaction
Depth of understanding of distance teaching/training and learning

Match between objectives and session content
Supports established practice, data, or knowledge in the field
Experience in the field
Experience presenting or facilitating

Proposal Status

Notification on the status of your proposal will be sent in April.

Acceptance Requirements

If your proposal is selected for presentation and you accept, you (and your co-presenter, if applicable) are committing to attend the conference. Presenters must register by June 6, 2012 or forfeit their presentation slot.
Presenters for accepted proposals must submit papers by May 4, 2012. All papers will be published in the 2012 Conference Proceedings & Resources and added to the Resource Library on the conference website.
- Information and Research e-Poster Sessions:requiredto submit a3-5 pageproceedings paper.
- All other formats: required to submit a one-page summary paper (OR the option to submit a 3-5 page proceedings paper).
Presenters for accepted proposals must submit participant resources (handouts, slides, etc.) electronically by July 16, 2012 to be added to the Resource Library on the conference website.

Conference Objectives

Teach

Discuss critical success factors and innovative practices in distance education and training.
Examine the key components of effective applications: needs analysis, course design, teaching methods, active learning, learner support, management, policy, and evaluation.
Share successful approaches, strategies, and techniques.
Identify active teaching/learning methods for effective engagement, motivation, and performance outcomes.
Discuss major issues, new developments, and trends.

Learn

Reflect on progress made in distance education.
Consider future possibilities for distance education.
Increase knowledge about teaching/training at a distance.

Connect

Facilitate networking among distance educators, practitioners and administrators.
Share program resources via technology (e.g., print, audio, video, multimedia, and the Internet).