World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,
Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education
October 26-30, 2009 * Vancouver, BC Canada
(Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre)
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
** Submission Deadline: April 29, 2009 **
Organized by:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
(http://www.aace.org
)
Co-sponsored by:
International Journal on E-Learning
( http://www.aace.org/pubs/ijel)
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INVITATION:
E-Learn 2009 -- World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,
Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education is an international,
annual conference which serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange
of information on research, development, and
applications
of all topics related to e-Learning in these four sectors.
E-Learn Is Unique: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/unique.htm E-Learn is an innovative collaboration
between the top public and private academic researchers, developers,
education and
business
professionals, and end users from the Corporate, Healthcare,
Government, and Higher Education sectors.
All presentation proposals are reviewed and selected by a respected,
international Executive Advisory Board
(http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/exec.htm) and Program Committee, based on merit and the perceived
value for attendees.
E-Learn, the premiere international, non-commercial conference in the
field, spans all disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,000
attendees from over 60 countries. We invite you to attend E-Learn and submit proposals for presentations.
All presentation proposals are peer reviewed and selected by three reviewers on the respected international Program Committee for
inclusion in the conference program, proceedings book, and CD-ROM proceedings.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers
* Best Practice Sessions
* Roundtables
* Demonstrations/Posters
* Research/Technical Showcases
* Products/Services Showcases
* Tutorials/Workshops
TOPICS: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/topics.htm The scope of the conference includes, but is
not limited to, the following topics as they relate to the e-Learning
and the technologies supporting e-Learning.
1. Sectors or Application Domains:
General & Cross-Domain
Corporate
Government
Health Care
Higher Education
Informal Learning (Museums, Communities, Homes)
K-12
Military Training
Professional Associations & Non-Profits
2. Major Topics relating to or technologically supporting E-Learning:
Content Development
Evaluation
Implementation Examples and Issues
Instructional Design
Policy Issues
Research
Social and Cultural Issues
Standards and Interoperability
Tools and Systems
PRESENTATION CATEGORIES: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/categories.htm The Technical Program includes a wide range
of interesting and useful activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.
PRODUCTS/SERVICES SHOWCASES & PRESENTATIONS: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/corporate.htm Organizations have the opportunity to
demonstrate and discuss their e-learning related products and services in through Products/Services Showcases &
Presentations.
PROCEEDINGS & PAPER AWARDS: http://www.aace.org/pubs Accepted papers will be published by AACE in
the Proceedings Book and on CD-ROM. Proceedings in this series serve as major resources in the
multimedia/hypermedia/telecommunications community, reflecting the current state of the art in the discipline. In addition, the Proceedings also are internationally distributed through and archived in EdITLib--Education and Information Library, http://www.EdITLib.org/
Selected papers may be invited for
publication in may be invited for publication in AACE's respected journals especially in the
- International Journal on E-Learning (IJEJ),
- Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH), or
- Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR).
All presented papers will be considered for Outstanding Paper Awards
within several categories. Award winning papers may be invited for publication
in the AACE journals.
FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/rates.htm The conference registration fee for all
presenters and participants will be approximately $395 U.S. (AACE members), $465 U.S. (non-members). Registration includes proceedings on CD, receptions, and all sessions except tutorials. The conference dinner (if offered) will be an extra
fee.
All conference sessions will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall
Centre ( http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/hotel.htm) located in the heart of Vancouver shopping, dining, and attractions. Special discount hotel have been obtained for E-Learn participants at
$146 (single/double).
Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city
with a cosmopolitan flair set in a spectacular natural environment. Nestled between majestic mountains and sparkling ocean, Vancouver is
one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Fall in Vancouver means NHL Hockey, cuisine from all points of the
globe, museum visits, the launch of the theatre, opera and symphony seasons and holiday shopping - so much to see and
do!
The variety of attractions in Greater Vancouver can keep visitors
entertained for days, for example, Harbour cruises, world-famous Stanley Park, Vancouver Lookout! Harbour Centre Tower,
Science World BC, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park, Vancouver Art Gallery, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical
Chinese Garden, and Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver.
Spectacular Setting - Incredible mountains, sparkling ocean,
rainforests and beautiful foliage year round.
Unlimited Activities - Catering to any interest throughout all
four seasons, you can enjoy world class shopping to outdoor adventures, gourmet meals to live entertainment, sporting
events, theatre, outstanding sights and attractions.
Gateway to Adventure - Quick and easy access to the Canadian
Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island, and of course, endless water and land sports throughout the year.
Dining - What tempts your taste buds: Decadent desserts -
grilled T-bone steak - Fresh seafood - Soy Burger? Vancouver has every taste and type of food you crave! Vancouver's restaurant
scene has exploded in the past few years offering world-class cuisine from every corner of the globe. Fine dining, casual
or family friendly restaurants are easily accessible throughout Greater Vancouver.
Excellent Infrastructure - Vancouver International Airport has
consistently been rated as one of North America's top airports. A great walking city - clean, green, safe, and easily accessible!
Greater Value - Vancouver offers a world-class experience and
excellent value for your money!
For further Vancouver information, see: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/
DEADLINES: http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/deadlines.htm Submissions Due: April 29, 2009
Authors Notified: May 29, 2009
Proceedings File Due: Sept. 25, 2009
Early Registration: Sept. 25, 2009
Conference: Oct. 26-30, 2009
If you have a question about E-Learn, please
send an e-mail to AACE Conference Services, conf@aace.org
Contact:
AACE--Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
P.O. Box 1545
Chesapeake, Virginia 23327 USA
Phone: 757-366-5606 * Fax: 703-997-8760
E-mail: conf@aace.org * http://www.AACE.org
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