CFP: ODCE 2008 (Ohio Digital Commons for Education)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Dates: March 2-4, 2008
CFP Deadline: October 30, 2007
Full CFP URL: http://www.oln.org/conferences/ODCE2008/ODCE2008CALLFinal.pdf
Conference URL: http://www.oln.org/conferences/ODCE2008/ODCE2008.php
Where can faculty, administrators, librarians and technology gurus all meet to discuss learning, libraries, technology and the convergence of these activities? At the Ohio Digital Commons for Education 2008 – The Convergence of Learning, Libraries and Technology Conference, of course!
Be a part of ODCE 2008! The Ohio Digital Commons for Education partners–Ohio Learning Network, OhioLINK, and the Ohio Supercomputer Center/OSCnet–are seeking interactive and engaging proposals for presentations, pre-conference workshops and technology demonstrations. Proposals are sought for the following themes and topics:
• Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century
Possible topics include: pedagogy (particularly as it relates to instructional technology), achievable learning objectives, assessment and evaluation, and skills development for the 21st century educator.
• Student Success
Possible topics include: mentoring and tutoring, first year experiences, student learning communities, documenting knowledge and providing opportunities to under-served populations.
• Moving Ohio Forward
Possible topics include: effective business/academic partnerships that serve more Ohioans, collaborations between K-12 and higher ed that serve demonstrated state needs, strengthening ties between Ohio’s colleges and universities, programs that remove barriers for adult learners, and addressing educational needs of the Ohio workforce.
• Transforming Technologies
Possible topics include: emerging technologies, virtual environments for learning, gaming/visualization and security.
• What’s The Buzz? – Vendor Presentations
Visit http://www.oln.org/conferences/ODCE2008 to review the complete call for presentations or to submit a proposal. The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Please note that the proposal deadline will not be extended this year.
ODCE 2008 will include a keynote presentation by Chancellor Eric Fingerhut, vendor exhibits and technology demonstrations. It will be held March 2-4, 2008, at the Columbus Hilton at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Online registration will be available in December.
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