Categories of proposal
Authors are requested to comply with the following guidelines. Proposals received in any other format will be returned to the author/s for revision and resubmission. All proposals are to be submitted via the MyReview system, accessed via the Conference's home page and 'open' from late June. When submitting, please read and follow carefully the instructions given in the MyReview pages.
Full and concise papers will be reviewed by the Conference's external Review Panel. The Conference Organising Committee will review poster, workshop, symposia and interactive session proposals.
Full papers: Maximum ten A4 pages, presentation time
25 minutes
Full papers may feature significant theoretical reviews, research studies in areas of emergent or innovative educational practice, case studies, evaluations or projects. As a general guide, a full paper might include an introduction, background and methodology sections, a description of work undertaken, results achieved, discussion and conclusions.
Submission requirements
Full papers should not exceed ten pages including references and appendices. There is an overall file size limit of 2 MB. Please refer to the Paper style guide at the end of this document for details of page size, margins and fonts.
Submission limit
To ensure a balanced and varied program, any individual can only be the first author of one accepted paper. However, there is no limit on the number of times an individual can appear as an author other than first.
Concise papers: Maximum four A4 pages, presentation time 15 minutes
Concise paper streams provide a forum for discussion of key directions in research informed practice, for presentation of works in progress, reports on specialised topics, pilot studies or brief reports on innovative practice in technology supported teaching and learning. As a general guide, a concise paper might include background information, a description of the work undertaken, results achieved and discussion or conclusions.
Submission requirements
Concise papers should not exceed four pages including references and any appendices. There is an overall file size limit of 2 MB. Please refer to the Paper style guide at the end of this document for details of page size, margins and fonts.
Submission limit
To ensure a balanced and varied program, any individual can only be the first author of one accepted paper. However, there is no limit on the number of times an individual can appear as an author other than first.
Posters: Maximum two A4 pages
Poster displays offer visual representations of projects and development initiatives that provide opportunities for conference delegates to discuss the focus topic with presenters. Poster proposers are required to prepare two versions, the first being a 'Proceedings' version, maximum two pages or as otherwise negotiated, formatted as for full and concise papers, designed for screen reading, and submitted via MyReview. The second version will be a 'Display' version, designed to suit display panels of A1 size, 841 x 594 mm. Detailed advice and hints on preparing the 'Display' version will be provided at the time of notifying acceptances. The 'Proceedings' versions of accepted posters will appear in the Conference Proceedings, but the Program booklet will contain only the titles of posters and presenter names.
The 'Display' version of an accepted poster should be brought to the Conference for display at the time and location specified in the Program. Presenters may use a self-supplied laptop for these sessions if required. Power sockets may not be available in poster display locations, however wireless Internet access will be provided.
Submission requirements
Poster proposals should not exceed two pages including diagrams and references. Please refer to the Paper style guide at the end of this document for details of page size, margins and fonts. Your proposal, if accepted, will become the 'Proceedings' version, and opportunities for revising it will be limited owing to the tight schedule for publication. You are not required to submit your 'Display' version; simply bring it with you to the Conference.
Submission limit
Poster presentation does not count towards the limit of one first authorship for papers.
Symposia: Maximum 500 words, presentation time 90 minutes
A symposium typically involves a panel of presenters in discussion or debate of a topical issue. Debate is an important element that differentiates a symposium from a series of presentations followed by questions and discussion. Panel members are expected to work together to present different perspectives on a chosen theme, and to pose questions or raise points for participants to debate. These may challenge or defend a position, theory, model or concept; identify areas of dispute; or offer alternative interpretations of well-known studies and findings. A symposium might also take the form of a traditional debate with panel members presenting cases for and against a motion. The expected outcome of a symposium is that, with contributions from the delegates, an aspect of knowledge has been reviewed or redefined or that new ways of understanding it have emerged.
Submission requirements
Symposium proposals of 500 words in length should include the following details:
- An outline of the focus area with reference to relevant theoretical frameworks, research studies and references;
- A summary of the ideas to be explored and why the topic will attract an audience;
- Names of proposed panel members and a description of the range of views that panel members will represent;
- An outline of the symposium format, including strategies to engage those attending;
- Details of the intended audience and expected outcomes.
Submission limit
Symposium presentation does not count towards the limit of one first authorship for papers.
Workshops: Maximum 1000 words, presentation time full or half day
Workshops constitute the Conference's most direct contribution to professional development in educational technology related topics. Many workshops offered as part of the Conference Program are derived from staff development activities conducted at the presenters' own institution or elsewhere. Workshops enable participants to engage with colleagues and experts in specific fields, to acquire knowledge, enhance skills and develop broader perspectives.
The format of a workshop differs substantially from that of a paper presentation, although focus topics may include research skills or techniques. Workshops are either half day or full day, to enable detailed discussion and interaction around substantial topics and issues. Delegates pay a workshop fee in addition to the Conference registration charge. Income from workshops (after the deduction of venue hire, catering and incidental expenses) is shared with presenters.
Submission requirements
Workshop proposals of 800-1000 words in length should include the following details:
- Length of workshop (i.e. half day or full day);
- Facilities required and maximum number of participants;
- Intended audience and degree of expertise required by participants;
- A statement of the objectives of the workshop;
- A detailed description of the workshop format including the activities workshop participants will be expected to engage in;
- A list of previous presentations (if any) of the workshop and related web site or publication references (if any). Optionally, the proposers may nominate one or two referees whom the Committee may contact to discuss the proposal;
- A brief bio including workshop presenter/s qualifications.
Submission limit
Workshop presentation does not count towards the limit of one first authorship for papers.
Interactive session: Maximum 500 words, presentation time 90 minutes
In response to feedback from previous ascilite conference delegates, a new submission category has been introduced to provide hands on experience and opportunities to interact with keynote speakers and/or other delegates. An additional stream has been added to the conference Program to accommodate these sessions.
Interactive sessions will engage delegates in the process and outcomes of an activity using any of the following formats:
- Demonstration of a learning activity with delegates engaged in the experience, e.g. the use of mobile devices to plan, organise and manage a learning experience;
- A round table discussion on a topical issue using a ‘Crackerbarrel’ approach to involve all participants in the process;
- Hands on experience using social software for a specific learning activity;
- Evaluation, through hands on experience, of a learning tool;
- Active involvement in development of an innovative approach to learning and teaching using digital technologies;
- Exploration of practical methods for engaging and motivating student learning in a digital world;
- Any other practical activity that will engage delegates in hands on experience of the innovative use of digital technologies in learning and teaching.
Submission requirements
Interactive session proposals of a maximum of 500 words in length should include the following details:
- Facilities required and maximum number of participants [consider that if your proposed session involves virtual worlds that delegates could join in from anywhere within the conference complex using their own laptops and headsets];
- Intended audience and degree of expertise required by participants;
- A statement of the expected outcomes from the interactive session;
- A description of the activities that participants will be expected to engage in;
- A list of previous presentations (if any) of the session and related web site or publication references (if any). Optionally, the proposers may nominate one or two referees whom the Committee may contact to discuss the proposal;
- A brief bio for each presenter.
Submission limit
Interactive session presentation does not count towards the limit of one first authorship for papers.
Full and concise paper formatting guidelines
Use MS Word or compatible programs only. Users of the MS Office Word 2007 .docx format must save in .doc format because .docx will not be accepted by the submission system. Use Normal style and do not apply a template. Refer to the Paper style guide below for detailed formatting instructions.
Papers submitted for review should omit author and affiliation details, acknowledgments and bio notes. Please see below for Submitting a revised version following acceptance which describes these and other details for submission of revised versions of accepted papers.