20.414 cfp: Blending Reality and Multimedia

               Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 20, No. 414.
       Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
  www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/humanities/cch/research/publications/humanist.html
                        www.princeton.edu/humanist/
                     Submit to: humanist_at_princeton.edu

         Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:59:29 +0000
         From: lachance_at_origin.chass.utoronto.ca (Francois Lachance)
         Subject: Reminder of Resources: Pedagogical Participations

Dear Willard et al.

The call for papers / presentations reproduced
below is certainly a model in the genre. [Note the
apologies are for the reception of multiple copies
not for cross-posting (nuance, eh)]

The TCC conferences has always been very inviting
for both newbie novice and seasoned experts alike. I last
actively participated in 2003 with a piece "Of
Drugs, Messages and Time" and have managed a bare peek at
the offerings since thanks to the excellent
archiving. (See more on access to the archives below).

I know this sounds like an informational
endorsement (it is). It is also a call for institutes of higher
learning to pay attention to what has been
happening in the community colleges. Humanists in particular can
benefit from observing a rich exchange on the
lore and learning of networked environments engaged in the
work of pedagogy and access.

F.

> Aloha Everyone:
>
> Attached is a TCC 2007 reminder for papers and presentation
> proposals. The submission deadline is January 26.
>
> We have made the TCC 2006 conference archives for public viewing. A
> free LearningTimes account is needed to access any of the following
> conference archives:
>
> http://home.learningtimes.net/tcc2006
> http://home.learningtimes.net/tcc2005
> http://home.learningtimes.net/tcc2004
>
> We look forward to your continuing support and interest in the TCC
> 2007 Worldwide Online Conference.
>
> Cheers,
> -Bert Kimura
>
> -----------------------------------------------------
>
> TCC WORLDWIDE ONLINE CONFERENCE (April 17-19, 2007)
> CALL FOR PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS #2
>
> [Our apologies to those receiving multiple copies of this message. -byk]
>
>
> Voyaging into a new decade!
> TCC WORLDWIDE ONLINE CONFERENCE
> April 17-19, 2007
> Pre-conference dates: April 3-4, 2007
>
> BLENDING REALITY AND MULTIMEDIA IN UBIQUITOUS LEARNING
>
> Submission deadline: January 26, 2007
> Homepage: http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu
>
>
> CALL FOR PROPOSALS. TCC 2007 invites faculty, support staff,
> librarians, counselors, students, administrators, and consultants to
> submit proposals for papers, discussions and other presentations that
> address this year's conference theme.
> http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu/2007/tcc/proposals.html
>
> INTRODUCTION. E-Learning is pass=E9. U-learning is the new wave
> globally in higher education. Ubiquitous learning encompasses e-
> learning and emphasizes learning anytime, anywhere and anyway in both
> formal and informal lifelong learning environments. As u-learning and
> Web 2.0 technology evolve, social interaction, intercultural
> communications, and global collaboration increases in importance.
> Social networking and learning communities are integral components of
> u-learning.
>
> Through online social networks, young adults today gain a sense of
> community that is important in their daily and social life. How can
> we learn from this? How can we learn from our students?
>
> What is the status of social networking (Facebook, Mixi, etc.) and
> online learning communities today? Have they succeeded or have they
> withered away? How can we complement our students' prior experiences
> with interacting socially online? How can we assess learning in this
> new environment? Will mobile phones become synonymous with u-learning
> as proponents advocate? How do we train faculty and staff and engage
> them to support productive learning communities? Will learning
> communities help bridge the Internet divide? How do we "feed and
> weed" effective learning communities or social networking systems in
> the U-learning era? Will virtual worlds such as Second Life become a
> new learning environment?
>
> THEME. TCC will offer papers and presentations on the evolution,
> trends, successes, or failures of learning communities and social
> networking systems in higher education. The coordinators, however,
> are interested in a broad range of topics that highlight the use of
> educational technology, including but not limited to the following:
>
> * Online, hybrid, blended or other modes of technology enhanced learning
> * Distance learning including mobile learning
> * E-learning and ubiquitous learning
> * Student success factors in online learning
> * E-portfolios and other online assessment tools
> * Technology implementation and services in learner centered
> environments
> * Emerging technologies for teaching and learning (blogs, wikis,
> podcasts, etc)
> * Creating and delivering multimedia including learning objects
> * Building and sustaining learning communities
> * Student orientation and preparation
> * Open content and open source
> * Accessibility for persons with disabilities
> * Global learning and international education
> * Professional development for faculty and staff
> * Gender equity, the Digital Divide, and open access
> * Online student services (tutoring, advising, payments, etc)
> * Technology use to enhance communication and collaboration
> * Institutional planning and change catalyzed by technology advances
> * Educational technology use in Asia & the Pacific, Europe, South
> America, and Africa.
>
> PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS. General sessions may be in one of several
> formats including discussion, roundtable, and pre-conference
> activity. Proposals will be reviewed and notification of acceptance
> made by email. Submit proposals for general sessions online at:
> http://kolea.kcc.hawaii.edu/tcc/proposals/index.php
>
> Papers must be submitted in full and will be peer-reviewed. Accepted
> papers will be published in conference proceedings. Submit papers by
> email to Dr. Curtis Ho, <curtis_at_hawaii.edu>.
>
> For details regarding papers and general session presentations, see:
> http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu/2007/tcc/presentation-format.html/
>
> The deadline for submissions is January 26, 2007.
>
> PRESENTER RESPONSIBILITIES
> * Present a one-hour informal, interactive online session for your
> paper or general session.
> * Upload a photo and brief professional bio to the conference web site.
> * Respond to questions and comments from conference participants.
> * Participate in a wrap-up session on the day of your presentation.
> * Verify descriptions that will be posted on the conference web page
> two weeks prior to the conference.
> * Respond to email, as appropriate, from the conference and
> presenters mailing lists.
>
> REGISTRATION FEE. All presenters are required to register online and
> pay the conference fee ($69 USD; $99 USD after March 1). Fees for
> student presenters will be waived. Group and site registration rates
> for faculty and students are available. Group registration may reduce
> the conference fee to as low as $10 USD per participant. Contact
> Sharon Fowler for details <fowlers_at_hawaii.edu>.
>
> VENUE. This conference is held entirely online using a web browser
> for access to content and technology services. A computer system
> purchased within the past 3-4 years with headphones and microphone as
> well as broadband Internet access is recommended.
>
> SPONSORS & VENDORS. Organizations or companies interested in becoming
> a sponsor of this event may contact Sharon Fowler <fowlers_at_hawaii.edu>.
>
> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. For additional information, see <http://
> tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu>. For further inquiry, contact Bert Kimura
> <bert_at_hawaii.edu> or Curtis Ho <curtis_at_hawaii.edu>
>
> Mailing address: TCC Worldwide Online Conference, Attn: Sharon
> Fowler, University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, 4303
> Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA.
>
> The University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College and
> University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Educational Technology Department,
> College of Education host this event in partnership with Osaka Gakuin
> University, Japan and LearningTimes.org.
>
> # # # # #
>

--
Francois Lachance, Scholar-at-large
http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~lachance
Everyone is a little bit crazy; everyone at some
time has a learning disability;
No one is ever a little bit positive.