K-12 Online Learning: Proposals Due 11/8

Please note this reminder.  Also remember that the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education is the only academic organization with a specific focus on K-12 distance, online, and blended learning.

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education

Dear Michael Barbour,

I hope you had a nice weekend.

SITE is now accepting proposals for the Spring 2020 conference, which will run from Monday, April 6 to Friday, April 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your latest research related to online learning. The deadline for proposals is Friday, November 8.

As SIG chairs we look forward to seeing all of you again at the SITE conference. Go to: http://site.aace.org/conf/ and submit your presentation proposal. Please also consider signing up to be a reviewer.

Thank you!!

Sincerely,

Jackie Zweig & Cecil Short

K-12 Online Learning Chairs

OLC Innovate CFP Deadline Approaching

Note this deadline for this up-coming conference.

March 31 – April 3, 2020 • Chicago, IL • #OLCInnovate   Last Chance to Submit Your Proposal Join OLC and MERLOT at OLC Innovate, where will conduct a series of engaging hands-on sessions aimed at fostering organic interactions and collaborative cross-disciplinary problem solving. There is still time for your presentation to be a part of this intriguing program! Prepare your proposal before the submission deadline of September 30, 2019. Review the submission guidelines and make plans to join us March 31 – April 3, 2020 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago in Chicago, IL. Learn more. Learn more

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Submit Your Proposal Today For DLAC 2020!

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Time’s a Tickin’! Call for Proposals deadline is September 23 for DLAC 2020! Do you have a story you’d like to tell about how online and blended learning are creating equitable access for your students, or how your school or district is focusing on course and program quality, or maybe how your middle and elementary students are starting to benefit from digital learning? If you have story to share or a question you’d like to explore, we would love to hear it at the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC), February 24-26 in Austin, Texas. The deadline for submitting your DLAC proposal is Monday, September 23. You don’t need to plan an hour-long presentation, because that’s not what we (or DLAC attendees) are seeking. Session types and times vary considerably, with an emphasis on shorter, more interactive discussions instead of longer, sit-and-get presentations. Sessions range from very short presentations (6 minutes) to debates that might be as long as 90 minutes, with many options in between. There is a format for practically any session you would like to lead. Some session topics that registrants have expressed interest in exploring include: Equitable access Program quality related to instruction, content, technology and culture Digital citizenship and social emotional learning Digital learning innovations in elementary and middle school We encourage you to share your best practices and innovative approaches to online and blended learning with a national audience, but don’t forget to share the bumps and bruises you’ve encountered along the way. For details about the DLAC proposal submissions and presentation format, please follow this link to our website. If you have questions regarding the Call for Proposals, please contact Allison Powell, Program Committee Chair, at DLAC@evergreenedgroup.com. Did you know? DLAC 2020 is introducing the DLAC Superintendent’s Program, curated conference experience for invited superintendents who are interested in networking with their peers as they start or grow online, blended, and digital learning in their districts. DLAC Group Rate is only $499 per registration for districts or schools registering a minimum of five attendees. The Early Bird registration rate of $549 per registration runs through November 1. We look forward to your submission and to seeing you in Austin!

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OLC Innovate 2020 CFP Deadline Extended To September 30

A conference item from the Online Learning Consortium.

March 31 – April 3, 2020 • Chicago, IL • #OLCInnovate   Call for Proposals Deadline Extended to September 30 Does the start of the school year have you running behind schedule? Good news…we’ve extended the OLC Innovate 2020 (March 31 – April 3, 2020 in Chicago, IL) submission deadline to help you out. You now have until midnight ET on September 30th to submit your presentation! The theme of this year’s conference is “Building Bridges in Digital, Blended, and Online Learning” and brings these refreshed features: New and Exciting Program — Supporting lifelong learning and diverse learners are critical values in online and digital learning, and we have tracks and activities to delve into these topics. Variety of Session Types — We continue to adjust and refine our presentation session types, find the one that is right for you! The Windy City! — Located in the beating heart of the bustling downtown district, the Sheraton Grand Chicago is an urban sanctuary amid iconic attractions. Please review the tracks and session types carefully and select the categories most closely aligned with your proposal. Effective Tools, Toys and Technologies Highlighting the emerging and innovative gadgets and gizmos that support pedagogical innovation in the digital and online learning spaces of higher education. Leadership and Advocacy Making change actionable within the spaces and groups that foster innovation in online and digital learning. Lifelong Learning and Workforce Partnerships Designing educational and career pathways with technologies, services, and online opportunities for a lifetime of learning and successful employment. Open Learning Integrating open learning spaces (physical or digital; MOOCs), open scholarship, open access, open pedagogy, and OERs. Process, Problems, and Practices Spotlighting the cyclical nature of defining and defeating obstacles to innovation in digital and online learning. Research Designs, Methods, and Findings: Showcasing formal research and in-progress studies in the scholarship of online teaching and learning with technology. Teaching and Learning Practice Creating effective approaches to practices for online teaching and digital learning with technology including active learning, game-based learning, and experiential practices. Submit Now OLC Innovate is a great chance to share and learn about innovations in research, practice, and technologies; but more importantly it’s a chance to build new bridges and strengthen connections with colleagues. We’re excited to see you for a phenomenal #OLCInnovate – the Windy City awaits! Questions? Contact OLC at conference@onlinelearning-c.org.

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Share Your Story @ DLAC!

Note that the call for proposals is coming due soon.

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Deadline is approaching – Call for Proposals DLAC 2020! Do you have a story you’d like to tell, a question you’d like to explore, a topic you’d like to debate? We would love to hear it at the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC), February 24-26 in Austin, Texas. The deadline for submitting your DLAC proposal is Monday, September 23. You don’t need to plan an hour-long presentation, because that’s not what we (or DLAC attendees) are seeking. Session types and times vary considerably, with an emphasis on shorter, more interactive discussions instead of longer, sit-and-get presentations. Sessions range from very short presentations (6 minutes) to debates that might be as long as 90 minutes, with many options in between. There is a format for practically any session you would like to lead. Contributed talks Workshops Panel discussions and debates Table talks PechaKucha talks Coffee talks Posters We encourage you to share your best practices and innovative approaches to online and blended learning with a national audience, but don’t forget to share the bumps in the road as well. Our sessions are also designed to allow you to pose questions and challenges to the session participants and harvest new ideas to take back to your program. For details about the DLAC proposal submissions and presentation format, please follow this link to our website. If you have questions regarding the Call for Proposals, please contact Allison Powell, Program Committee Chair, at DLAC@evergreenedgroup.com. We look forward to your submission and to seeing you in Austin!

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