BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting: Abstract Deadline 31st January

An upcoming deadline for my academic readers.

BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting 8-12 September 2024 University of Manchester BERA is delighted to be partnering with WERA for this event which will be an excellent way to celebrate BERA’s 50th anniversary and WERA’s 15th anniversary as learned societies. Building on the record-breaking attendance at both BERA and WERA 2023 conferences, we look forward to welcoming even more international delegates and providing a wonderful opportunity for delegates to disseminate research and network with like-minded colleagues from all across the world. For this unique event, we will gather in the northern city of Manchester. Manchester is known throughout the world for its football clubs, its international cricket ground where we host our gala dinner and its vibrant music scene including in recent years Oasis, the Smiths and the Stone Roses. Manchester is a melting pot of cultures and languages, with over 200 languages spoken, making it a truly diverse and enriching place to explore. The people of Manchester pride themselves on their warm welcome to visitors and so we look forward to returning to this vibrant, modern city. BERA and WERA look forward to welcoming you to our joint conference – whether you are a first-time delegate or have been to several or indeed many over the past 50 years. Professor Mhairi C Beaton & Professor Rocío García Carrión Conference and Events Committee Co-Chairs

Abstract submission closing this month! Deadline for submissions: 31 January 2024 Submit an abstract KEY DATES 31 January 2024 Abstract submission deadline Submit an abstract 2 February 2024 Deadline to register as a reviewer Register now 27 February 2024 Bursary application deadline Apply for a bursary 18 March 2024 Authors notified of outcome of submission TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS Symposium 750 word abstract of the symposium, and must include the title and a paragraph about each paper (minimum of 3 papers) in the symposium. There is an additional 250 words for references. The symposium as a whole must have a clear focus and each paper therein must be clearly related to the overall focus/theme of the symposium but also offer distinct perspectives. You can also contact your Special Interest Group who may be putting together symposia. Click here for a list of all the SIGs and contact details. Posters 750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references. Successful posters will either be physically displayed or available as an ePoster (this will be decided by the Committee). All posters (both physical and ePosters) will have the opportunity to deliver a 5 minute presentation during one of the sessions. There will be a prize for the best physical poster and best ePoster. Individual Papers 750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references. Option to specify Student, Early Career Researcher, Teacher/Practitioner, Researcher Papers Panel Discussion / Workshop/ Activity We are open to all new ways of presenting and demonstrating a non traditional approach to an academic presentation of research. These sessions will be 90 minutes. 750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references. Submit an abstract

BURSARIES AVAILABLE  BERA currently runs a number of awards and bursaries in conjunction with the Annual Conference. There are various bursaries available to assist with attendance at the conference. BERA is keen to provide financial help to assist with their attendance at the conference. Keep checking as other opportunities may become available. Student Bursary Deadline 27 February 2024 Successful bursary applicants will be awarded a complimentary place at the BERA/WERA Conference 2024. Full and part time students are eligible to apply. Students must have submitted an abstract for the conference and be a BERA Member. Teacher/Practitioner/Independent Researchers Bursary Deadline 27 February 2024 Successful bursary applicants will be awarded a complimentary place at the BERA/WERA Conference 2024. All applicants must have submitted an abstract for the conference and be a BERA Member. International Bursary Deadline 27 February 2024 Successful bursary applicants will be awarded a complimentary place at the BERA/WERA Conference 2024, 4 nights’ accommodation (at the official conference hotel) and/or funds towards travel up to £1000. Bursaries are available to individuals made up from the 80 countries classified as low income or lower-middle income as specified by the World Bank. You do not need to be a BERA Member to apply for this bursary. Travel and Accommodation Bursary Opening 17 March 2024 Successful bursary applicants will be awarded 4 nights’ accommodation (at the official conference hotel) and BERA will reimburse (pre-conference) standard class travel booked in advance (up to a total of £500). Open to any UK based students, practitioners/teachers or independent researchers who has had their abstract selected for the BERA/WERA Conference 2024 and have not received other BERA awards or bursaries. Applicants must be a BERA member. Applicants must have registered for the conference by the bursary deadline. Apply for a bursary Copyright © 2024 British Educational Research Association, All rights reserved. You were a delegate at ECER 2023 Our mailing address is: British Educational Research Association 9-11 Endsleigh Gardens London, WC1H 0EH United Kingdom

The Hottest Topics in Edtech Are on Tap at ISTELive!

An item from the folks at ISTE.

The Hottest Topics in Edtech Are on Tap at ISTELive!

Your ISTELive Top 8 When session proposals for ISTELive start rolling in, we get a glimpse at the topics educators are most eager to learn about and experiment with in their classrooms. Those topics will be brought to life during 800+ sessions at the conference, which is just a few weeks away! Here’s your ISTELive 22 top 8: Dozens of sessions unpack projects and lessons that let students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects. Beyond tools and gadgets, these sessions focus on educational strategies and instruction with technology for higher-order thinking. Long a favorite topic for teachers who love tech, these sessions show you how to bring CS and CT to all subjects. Last year we learned how to best teach with technology, now it’s all about using tech to engage learners. These sessions appeal to the tech geek in all of us, with an emphasis on tools that – like students and educators themselves – have made a big leap in what they are capable of because of the pandemic. Never has equity and inclusion seemed more urgent than in the last two years. These sessions focus on strategies and ideas for making learning more accessible to a range of learners using various tools. During the pandemic, individual educators and school systems as a whole developed innovative ways of meeting students’ mental health and safety needs – they’re eager to share what they’ve learned. Tools for immersive learning have become more affordable, accessible and easier for both teachers and students to use. Find out how these engaging tools are taking learners to new places and letting them create their own worlds. Sign up to get the practical strategies you need to bring these topics to life in your classroom! We’ve updated our Covid-19 Health and Safety Policies! Learn more here. #ISTELIVE EMPOWERING EDUCATORS. ELEVATING EQUITY. International Society for Technology in Education 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97205 USA Virginia: 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 USA Actual savings vary based on type of ISTELive 22 registration and member status.

This PD Will Make the Next School Year a Breeze!

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Start your ISTE Certification this summer and make your next year easier.

Breeze Into the New School Year With New Skills! Sometimes PD can feel like just one more thing to do. We get it! But what if that PD actually made your job easier? Coaches tell us that ISTE Certification for Educators makes their jobs more manageable because it adds transformational teaching and learning strategies to their toolkits immediately, improving their ability to guide teachers and students, and deepening their practice. Plus, it connects them to a passionate community of ISTE Certified educators who are standing by to offer support, ideas and pro tips. Get started with ISTE Certification this summer to make the next school year a breeze! Join a 30-min virtual informational session! Just choose an ISTE Certification Authorized Provider and the timing that works for you. And be sure to check out the ISTE-led cohorts still forming this summer! International Society for Technology in Education 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97205 USA Virginia: 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Educator, Don’t Miss These Presenters That Will Appeal to Your Boldness!

And an item from the folks at ISTE to finish the day.

Bold and boundlessly curious educators like you won’t want to miss LACUE’s pre-conference event and more.

Come for the 3 B’s: Bold, Boundless, Brilliant! ISTELive 22 content is anything but the typical conference stuff. It’s designed to feed educators like you who crave big ideas and deep dives.   At “Go Forth and Be Bold,” the preconference event hosted by the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators (LACUE), you can join Weston Kieschnick to unpack the critical technologies and effective teaching strategies we should bring forward  – and which we should abandon.       And during ISTELive, TV science correspondent and Featured Voice Alie Ward will break down how you – and your students – can become boundlessly curious.   If Ward seems familiar, it’s because she’s made a name for herself by demystifying tough science concepts in fun and interesting ways on TV. You may have seen her on “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca,” “Did I Mention Invention?” or “Brainchild” – but now you can see her at ISTELive 22! Sign up now to hear from Ward and dozens of other brilliant Featured Voices, including teachers, librarians, coaches and superintendents. We’ve updated our Covid-19 Health and Safety Policies! Learn more here. #ISTELIVE EMPOWERING EDUCATORS. ELEVATING EQUITY. International Society for Technology in Education 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97205 USA Virginia: 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 USA

 

3 NEW Things at ISTELive in NOLA!

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Immersive VR, esports and a wildly fun game will greet attendees at the first live event in 3 years!

What’s New at ISTELive When ISTELive comes to New Orleans June 26-29, educators are in for some new adventures. Here are three things you do NOT want to miss!   Play the ISTE Game Join a team with an adorable mascot (unicorns and dolphins anyone?), collect Easter eggs and complete challenges to win prizes with your team and as an individual. This online game was hugely popular during the virtual ISTELive event. Now it’s being reimagined for the in-person event.     Immerse Yourself in VR Come to the VR playground where you can grab a headset and be transported to a canoe in the rain forest or jump aboard the International Space Station where you can grab tools and tinker with the controls. You’ll experience totally immersive VR like never before.       Experience Esports Live Hear from students and educators about why esports is so engaging —  and a booming multi-billion-dollar industry. Then watch students engage in gameplay as they answer your questions about setting up a program of your own. These are experiences you can only get at ISTELive, so what are you waiting for? We’ve updated our Covid-19 Health and Safety Policies! Learn more here. #ISTELIVE EMPOWERING EDUCATORS. ELEVATING EQUITY. International Society for Technology in Education 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 800, Portland, Oregon, 97205 USA Virginia: 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 USA