Technology & Teacher Ed. CFP (Florida) (fwd)
Peter Smagorinsky (psmagorinsky who-is-at ou.edu)
Sun, 29 Sep 96 15:24:19 -0500
> >> Call for Participation Deadline: October 17th <<
>
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> * *
> * S I T E 9 7 *
> * *
> * SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY *
> * AND TEACHER EDUCATION *
> * *
> * 8th International Conference *
> * *
> * April 1-5, 1997 * Orlando, Florida USA *
> * *
> * CALL FOR PARTICIPATION - DEADLINE: OCT. 17 *
> * *
> * Special Strands: *
> * > Multimedia/Hypermedia > Telecommunications *
> * > Mathematics & Science Ed. > Reading/Language Arts *
> * > Early Childhood/Elem. Ed. > Social Studies *
> * > Reading/Language Arts > Special Education *
> * > Diversity and International Perspectives *
> * *
> * >> New Strand: Educational Leadership << *
> * *
> * Hosted by Univ. of Central Florida *
> * *
> * Organized by *
> * Society for Information Technology *
> * and Teacher Education (SITE) *
> * & *
> * Association for the Advancement of *
> * Computing in Education (AACE) *
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>
> For further SITE 97 or AACE online information, connnect to:
> http://www.aace.org/conf/site or http://www.aace.org
>
>INVITATION
>----------
>SITE 97 is the eighth annual conference of the Society for Information
>Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), an international association of
>individual teacher educators and affiliated organizations of teacher
>educators in all disciplines, who are interested in the creation and
>dissemination of knowledge about the use of information technology in
>teacher education.
>
>The Society seeks to promote research, scholarship, collaboration,
>exchange, and support among its membership, and to actively foster the
>development of new regional and national organizations. SITE is a
>society of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
>(AACE).
>
>You are invited to participate in this international forum which offers
>many opportunities to explore the research, development, and
>applications in this important field. All proposals are reviewed.
>
>SCOPE
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>The Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advanced
>level on all topics related to:
>
>(1) the use of information technology in teacher education, and
>(2) instruction about information technology in
> > Preservice
> > Inservice
> > Graduate Teacher Education
> > Faculty & Staff Development
>
>Proposals which address the theory, research and applications as well as
>describe innovative projects are especially encouraged.
>
>Including Special Strands
>-------------------------
>This Conference will feature session strands in specific content
>areas. Presentations especially are invited from participants with
>interest in educational areas such as:
>
> > Multimedia/Hypermedia > Telecommunications
> > Mathematics & Science Ed. > Reading/Language Arts
> > Early Childhood/Elem. Ed. > Social Studies
> > Reading/Language Arts > Special Education
> > Diversity and International Perspectives
>
> >> New Strand: Educational Leadership <<
>
>Educational Leadership strand:
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>Focuses on the issues and practical aspects related to the planning,
>administration, and management of technological innovations in education.
>Audience: deans, administrators, principals, superintendents,
>educational administration faculty, and decision-makers.
>
>Exhibition
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>Companies or institutions offering educational technology products and
>services are invited to return the Information Request form below and
>participate.
>
>CONFERENCE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
>-----------------------------
>The Conference Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful
>activities including keynote and invited talks, paper presentations,
>demonstration/poster sessions, tutorials and workshops, panels,
>roundtables, and special interest group (SIG) discussions.
>
>Papers (25 minutes):
>-------------------
>Papers on all aspects of information technology and teacher education
>are invited. Accepted paper presentations will be published in the
>"Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 1997," which will be
>distributed by Allyn & Bacon, a leading educational publisher, and in
>the CD version of the Annual.
>
>Panels (1 hour):
>---------------
>Panels will consist of at least four members presenting different
>aspects of a relevant issue and interacting with the audience to widen
>the discussion.
>
>Roundtables (30 minutes):
>------------------------
>These sessions allow maximum interaction in informal, small-group
>discussions on a single topic and give new presenters an opportunity to
>participate without writing a full, publishable paper. The format is
>appropriate for papers, projects, or work-in-progress that encourage
>discussion. Presenters are encouraged to bring copies of their work to
>share.
>
>Tutorials & Workshops (half-day):
>--------------------------------
>Tutorials and Workshops are intended to enhance the skills and broaden
>the perspective of their attendees. They should be designed to
>introduce a framework for learning a new area or to provide advanced
>training in an area.
>
>Demonstrations/Posters (90 minutes):
>-----------------------------------
>These sessions enable presenters to demonstrate and discuss research,
>development and applications in progress in order to gain feedback and
>to establish contacts. Presenters are required to arrange for their own
>systems software and hardware. A table, poster board, and electricity
>will be supplied.
>
>Special Interest Group (SIG) Discussions (1 hour):
>-------------------------------------------------
>To encourage informal interaction among individuals with common
>interests, SIG discussion groups will be scheduled based upon topic
>proposals submitted. Submit a topic title and 1-2 paragraph description
>and indicate whether you are willing to chair the SIG discussion.
>
>INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATION
>-----------------------------
>- All communication will be with the principal presenter who is
> responsible for communicating with presenters of that session.
>- All presenters must register and pay the registration fee
> (approximately $195 members, $235 non-members).
>- The Conference will attempt to secure basic equipment needed
> for presenters. However, when equipment cannot be obtained,
> presenters may need to bring or rent equipment. The name of a rental
> firm will be provided.
>
>PROCEEDINGS
>-----------
>Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Technology and Teacher
>Education Annual series and distributed by Allyn & Bacon. Books in this
>series serve as major source documents indicating the current state of
>teacher education and information technology. The Annuals also are
>distributed on ERIC microfiche and through the Society's Internet
>server. In addition, the 1995 edition will be published as a searchable
>electronic book on CD-ROM. First and second paper authors are limited to
>two papers published in the Annual.
>
>Copies of last year's Annual are available from AACE.
>
>PAPER AWARDS
>------------
>All presented papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards within
>several categories. Award winning papers will be invited for
>publication in the "Journal of Technology and Teacher Education" and
>will also be highlighted in the AACE periodical "Educational Technology
>Review."
>
>PRESENTATION PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
>----------------------------------
>Three (3) copies of the proposal must be received by:
>
> ****************
> October 17, 1996
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>
>The following information should be included:
> - 1-3 page abstract of presentation
> - Presentation type: (e.g., Paper, Panel, etc.)
> - Presentation title (10 words or less)
> - Equipment needs
> - Name, affiliation, and address of each presenter
> - Phone number & E-mail address of contact person
>
>Send all presentation proposals to:
> SITE 97/AACE
> P.O. Box 2966
> Charlottesville, VA 22902 USA
> 804-973-3987; Fax: 804-978-7449
> E-mail: aace who-is-at virginia.edu
>
> Orlando, Florida Has It All!
> ----------------------------
>
>Orlando, Florida--just mention the name and a hundred "magical" images
>come to mind: bright, sunny weather, world-class attractions like
>Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, an incredible variety of
>shopping and dining options, sports and recreational opportunities
>ranging from golf to professional basketball, and evening entertainment
>possibilities to suit all ages and tastes.
>
>SITE 97 will be held at the Holiday Inn International Drive Resort,
>conveniently located just minutes from all of Orlandos attractions.
>With shuttle, attraction tickets and on-site car rental available
>through the hotels concierge services, a 13-acre resort with courtyard,
>sun deck and a fitness center, a beautiful heated pool, and a wide
>selection of cafes and restaurants in the hotel, SITE 97 participants
>will have no trouble finding wonderful ways to spend their free time!
>
>Disney's many parks include The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, MGM Studios,
>and water parks like Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Also nearby are
>Universal Studios of Florida, Sea World of Florida, and the Wet n Wild
>Water Park. And Orlando boasts some of the best nighttime entertainment
>in the country.
>
>Within a few hours drive of Orlando you can find the Kennedy Space
>Center, the famous Cypress Gardens, and beaches, beaches, beaches.
>Its not just a conference...its a vacation! So plan to join us in
>Orlando for SITE 97--a great conference in one of the worlds greatest
>tourist destinations.
>
> +-----------------------------------------------------+
> | SITE 97 Deadlines |
> | |
> | Proposal Submission: Oct. 17, 1996 |
> | Acceptance Notification: Nov. 15, 1996 |
> | Proceedings Submission: Dec. 12, 1996 |
> | Pre-registration Deadline: Feb. 27, 1997 |
> | Conference: Apr. 1-5, 1997 |
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>
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> INFORMATION REQUEST
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>
> Name: __________________________________________________________
>
> Address: _______________________________________________________
>
> ________________________________________________________________
>
> City/State/Code: _______________________________________________
>
> Country: _______________________________________________________
>
> E-Mail: ________________________________________________________
>
> Phone: _________________________________________________________
>
>Please send me:
> __ SITE 97 Conference Advance Program/Registration (avail. 12/96)
> __ Exhibit booth ordering information
> __ Brochure on joining SITE/AACE and receiving the
> "Journal of Technology and Teacher Education."
> __ Brochure on ordering AACE published books and CD-ROMs
> __ "Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 1996," (1080 pp.);
> $45 (book); $55 (book + CD-ROM) + $5.50 shipping (US), $10 (Canada), $15
> (others)
>
>Return to:
> SITE 97/AACE
> P.O. Box 2966
> Charlottesville, VA 22902 USA
> E-mail: AACE who-is-at virginia.edu; 804-973-3987; Fax: 804-978-7449
> http://www.aace.org
>
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>
>Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
>----------------------------------------------------------------
>AACE is a non-profit, international organization whose purpose is to
>advance the knowledge and quality of learning and teaching at all levels
>through the encouragement of scholarly inquiry related to information
>technology and education and the dissemination of research results,
>developments, and their applications through publications and
>conferences for its members.
>
>AACE publishes the following journals:
> - Journal of Technology and Teacher Education
> - Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia in Education
> - Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education
> - Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
> - Journal of Computing in Childhood Education
> - International Journal of Educational Telecommunications
>
>and the flagship member publication:
> - Educational Technology Review
>
>AACE Conferences include:
> ED-MEDIA--World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia
> and
> ED-TELECOM--World Conference on Educational Telecommunications
> (Calgary, Canada; June 14-19, 1997)
> (Europe; 1997)
> WebNet--World Conference of the Web Society
> (San Francisco, CA, USA; October 16-19, 1996)
> (Toronto, Canada; October 30-November 5, 1997)
> SITE--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
> International Conference (Orlando, FL, USA; April 1-5, 1997)
> AI-ED--World Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education
> (Kobe, Japan; August 1997)
> ICCE--International Conference on Computers in Education
> (Asia-Pacific Chapter) (Malaysia; December 1997)
>
>International Headquarters:
> AACE, P.O. Box 2966, Charlottesville, VA 22902 USA
> E-mail: AACE who-is-at virginia.edu, 804-973-3987, FAX: 804-978-7449
> http://www.aace.org
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>
>
NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS!!!
Peter Smagorinsky
University of Oklahoma
College of Education
Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum
820 Van Vleet Oval
Norman, OK 73019-0260
office phone: (405)325-3533
fax: (405)325-4061
psmagorinsky who-is-at ou.edu
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