ECCSSA Conference 2005 (Eastern Community College Social Science Association)
Location: Virginia, United States
Conference Date: APRIL 1-2, 2005
Call for Papers Deadline: February 15, 2005
Call for Papers & Proposals on "Advancing the Social Sciences in the Information Age: Change, Innovation, and Research."
The 31st Annual Conference of the Eastern Community College Social Science Association (ECCSSA) will be devoted to an exploration of the information age to gain a better understanding about the role of the social sciences in the transformation of information, how information is used and its impact; as well as, the cultural contexts and differences in use and need. This conference will investigate the transformations necessary in the social sciences, in teaching and learning, and in community college education. We are especially interested in research and innovative uses and models in teaching and learning. ECCSSA invites professionals interested in the topic to join us in dialogue and exploration. For a list of suggested themes and topics for papers and presentations, please visit the ECCSSA website at the web address given below.
SUGGESTED THEMES AND TOPICS FOR PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS (with a few library-related topics - go to the site for more ideas)
Digital Technology
-The Digital Divide: The Issue of Information Equity
-Assessing the Impact of Information and Technology on Conventional Instruction
-The Internet as a Teaching/Learning Tool
-Partnerships between Print Media and Internet
-Intellectual Property in the Information Age: A Classroom Guide to Copyright
-Technology Assessment
Media (Print, Commercial, Multimedia)
Research and Policy
-Supporting Research in the Social Sciences
-New Roles for Libraries & Librarians
Human Factors
-Character Building in the Information Age
-The Information Age and How It is Shaping Human History
-Interpretations of Information in an Age of Terrorism
-Information Overload
-Ethical Issues and Concerns
Innovations in Teaching, Classroom Strategies, and Student Learning
-Innovative uses of information technology in the classroom.
-The Internet as a Teaching/Learning Tool
-The Information Age and Self-Directed Learning
-Multimedia Classrooms
-Transforming the Role of Students and Teachers
The conference will be held on April 1-2, 2004, Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun Campus, 1000 Harry Flood Byrd Highway, Sterling, VA 20164-8699.
For more information, visit:
Main Web Site: http://www.eccssa.org
Conference Web Site: http://www.eccssa.org/id45.htm
Conference Information (PDF): http://www.eccssa.org/HTMLobj-228/2005conf.themepdf.pdf
Dr. Rosalyn M. King, Professor of Psychology
Email: roking@nvcc.edu
