http://aace.org/conf/glearn/vp/           
Organized by: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) http://AACE.org 
Co-sponsored by: Education & Information Technology Digital Library http://EdITLib.org
Hosted by: Open University of Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Wawasan Open University

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  In consideration of presenters who may be unable to attend Global Learn in person due to funding or time constraints, Virtual Presentations have been added to the program with the same validity (publication, certification, etc.) as the face-to-face (F2F) conference and with the capability to interact with session participants.

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WHY A VIRTUAL PRESENTATION?
    * Saves money.  No travel, accommodation, and restaurant costs
    * Saves time. No travel or away time required.
    * Allows you to participate when you schedule your time to do so.
    * Same validity as the face-to-face (F2F) conference (publication, certification, etc.).
    * Paper published in EdITLib Digital Library proceedings.
    * Access to all conference Proceedings on http://EdITLib.org
    * Publish and share all supporting media (PPT, video, etc.) in the Digital Library proceedings.
    * Capability to interact with your session's participants (async) prior to, during and after the event.
    * Participate in all conference session discussions (async).
    * Viewing of keynote and invited speaker talks.
    * Virtual presentations are green and reduce your carbon footprint.
    * And more...
 
INTRODUCTION
Mission: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/mission.htm
 
Global Learn Asia Pacific is an annual, international conference organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). The conference will be guided by a respected, international Executive Committee, primarily from countries of the Asia Pacific region. ( http://aace.org/conf/glearn/committeeEC.htm )
 
This conference serves to further the advancement and innovation in learning and technology. As the educational world becomes increasingly global, new ways to explore, learn, and share knowledge are needed.
Global Learn is a means to connect and engage creative educators, researchers, consultants, training managers, policy makers, curriculum developers, entrepreneurs, and others in the topics and fields in which they are passionate about. Many individuals are transforming learning environments in local as well as more global ways. Global Learn offers them an opportunity to meet and discuss their ideas, findings, and next steps.
 
TOPICS
The following nine themes exemplify the vision and goals of Global Learn for advancement and innovation in:
1. Advanced Technologies for Learning and Teaching
2. Assessment and Research
3. Educational Reform, Policy, and Innovation
4. Evaluation and Quality Improvement Advances
5. Global Networks, Partnerships, and Exchanges
6. Innovative Approaches to Learning and Learning Environments
7. Open Education
8. Technologies for Socially Responsive Learning
9. Virtual and Distance Education
 
For specific topics within these themes, see: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/topics.htm
 
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & SUBMISSION INFORMATION, Deadline December 31
Virtual Brief Papers: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/categories.htm#VirtualBriefPapers
Virtual Posters: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/categories.htm#VirtualPosters
Virtual Corporate Showcases: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/categories.htm#VirtualCorporateShowcases
 
All presentation proposals are peer reviewed and selected by a Program Committee, based on merit and the perceived value for attendees.
 
Call for Virtual Presentations: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/vp/
Call for F2F Presentation: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/call.htm
Submission guidelines: http://aace.org/conf/glearn/submitguide.htm  
 
PRESENTATION CATEGORIES
http://aace.org/conf/glearn/categories.htm
The Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.
 
REGISTRATION
http://aace.org/conf/glearn/rates.htm
The registration fee for Virtual Presenters includes:
    * Paper published in Digital Library proceedings.
    * Capability to interact with your session's participants (async) prior to, during and after the event.
    * Technical support for online presentation platform.
    * Access to Keynote & Invited Speaker talks.
    * Access to all conference session discussions (async).
    * Viewing of keynote and invited speaker talks
    * Printed Abstracts Book and Final Program (mailed after conference).
 
DEADLINES
http://aace.org/conf/glearn/deadlines.htm
Submissions Due:          December 31, 2009
Authors Notified:             January 7, 2010
Proceedings File Due:    March 22, 2010
Early Registration:           March 22, 2010
Advanced Registration:   April 26, 2010
Conference:                     May 17-20, 2010
 
To be added to the mailing list for this conference, link to  http://aace.org/info.htm
Global Learn Community: http://www.aaceconnect.org/group/glearnasiapacific
AACE Blog: http://blogs.aace.org/aace
If you have a question about Global 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://AACE.org