Call for papers: Categories

Full papers
Full papers should not exceed ten pages. Page limits include references. In addition to the page limits, there is a file size limit for all categories: not exceeding 2 MB. Please refer to the formatting page for details of page size, margins and fonts. You are limited to one first authorship for a paper, although there is no limit on the number of times a person may appear as an author other than first. Full papers are expected to contain major reviews or to report on large case studies, evaluations, developments or projects.

Concise papers
Concise papers should not exceed four pages. Page limits include references. In addition to the page limits, there is a file size limit for all categories: not exceeding 2 MB. Please refer to the formatting page for details of page size, margins and fonts. You are limited to one first authorship for a paper, although there is no limit on the number of times a person may appear as an author other than first. Concise papers may be accepted for full or concise presentation. Concise papers are intended to provide an avenue for work in progress, for pilot studies, small scale exploratory projects, reports on highly specialised topics or brief studies on recent developments. Concise papers also encompass presentations which review key new directions for developing research based best practices and for conducting research into practices in technology supported teaching and learning.

Posters
Poster presentation proposals should not exceed two pages. Poster display panels will cater for A1 size, 841 x 594 mm, and landscape orientation is recommended. Poster summaries will appear in the Proceedings. Posters do not count towards the limit of one first authorship for papers.

Workshops
Workshops constitute the Conference's most direct contribution towards staff development and professional development in educational technology and related topics. In many cases the workshops are derived from staff development activities conducted previously at the presenters' own institutions. Workshops enable participants to work with experts in specific areas to acquire knowledge, enhance skills and develop broader perspectives. These are not research presentations, although some workshops may include topics in research skills and techniques. Workshops are longer sessions, typically half day or full day, to enable detailed discussion and interactive consideration of substantial topics and issues.

Workshop proposals should be no longer than 1,500 words (about three pages). Use the formatting page as a general guide, and include the following information:

  • Length of workshop (specify half day or full day)
  • Facilities required and maximum number of participants
  • Intended audience and degree of expertise required by workshop participants
  • Clear statement of the objectives of the workshop
  • A detailed description of the workshop format including activities workshop participants will be expected to engage in
  • A list of previous presentations (if any) of the workshop and web site or publication references (if any). Optionally, the proposers may nominate one or two referees whom the Committee may contact
  • A summary of the workshop presenter's qualifications