Instructions & Worksheet ONLY
(you must submit this information online as instructed below)
Deadline for submissions is July 15, 2012
Please read the instructions below. You may use this worksheet as a planning guide prior to completing the online application. All final proposals must be submitted via the Call for Papers Online Application at: http://www.scaet.org/apps/member/cfp/.
October 24-26, 2012
TD Convention Center
Greenville, South Carolina
You're Invited!
What: SC EdTech 2012 – Hitech Adventure South Carolina’s premier educational technology conference, is designed to promote the use of educational technology to enhance student learning. The mission of EdTech is to bring educators, administrators, technology professionals, college faculty and staff, public and academic librarians, business and industry trainers, industry representatives, and policy makers together to think, discuss, listen, and learn the best strategies to plan for, implement, and use educational technology in our schools. This invitation is being issued to all involved in education—from novice to expert.
When and Where: EdTech 2012 will be held October 24-26, 2012 at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
Call for Presentations:
EdTech 2012 invites you to submit an application to present a one-hour session on Wednesday, October 24, Thursday, October 25, or Friday, October 26. The application form is available online at: http://www.scaet.org/apps/member/cfp/.. Session content should focus on technology in educational settings. We welcome submissions from professionals in educational technology that represent any academically or technically relevant discipline. In addition, we will have vendor-sponsored presentations by industry experts.
As you prepare your proposal to present please check all information for accuracy, completeness, spelling, and grammar. Information associated with accepted applications will be used for conference program guidebooks, web content, and other publications.
Selection Process:
All applications to present for EdTech 2012 will be selected by the conference selection committee based on the following criteria:
· Interest to conference attendees
· Content of presentation
· Quality of presentation
· Completeness and accuracy of application
· Qualifications and experience of presenter
Presentation Content:
The following strands will be used to group sessions into specific learning tracks: Adult Education, Elementary Education, High School Education, Higher Education, Technical Support, Special Education, Media Specialists, Testing Coordinators, Principals/Administrators, Staff Development
Appropriate topics might include:
· Integrating Technology into the Classroom
· Distance Education
· Funding and Grant Issues
· Multimedia Applications
· Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum
· Wireless Technology
· Creating Websites and Online Courses
· Electronic Portfolios
· Technology Administration
· Integrating Technology into Standards
· Handheld Technologies
· Blogging
· Podcasting
· Digital Media in Instruction
· Educational Television
· Technology in the Library
· Video on Demand
· Managing Tech Support
· Security
Session Handouts:
All handouts should be prepared to be made available on the Internet along with presenter contact information. Details for submission will be included in the notification of acceptance sent to the main presenter listed on the application.
Presenters per Session and Application Notification:
Notification of acceptance will be via email to the main presenter listed on the application. A session may be presented more than once, and by more than one individual. Complimentary registration will only be provided for the main presenter. As presentations are accepted, we will post the list on the EdTech webpage: http://edtech.scaet.org/.
Application to Present at SC EdTech 2012
The final Application to present must be submitted online via the EdTech website located at http://www.scaet.org/apps/member/cfp/ after creating your draft with this document as a guide.
List up to two presenters on this form. Conference registration fees will be waived only for the main presenter listed on this application.
Main Presenter
Name
Title (Choose Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.)
Category Type: (Choose Educator, Vendor, Government, Student, Other)
Position
School/Organization
Address
City State Zip
Business Phone:
Fax
*Email address
Co-Presenter
Name
Title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr. )
Position (Choose Educator, Vendor, Government, Student, Other)
School/Organization
Address
City State Zip
Business Phone:
Fax: () -
*Email address
*Email addresses are required. All communication will be done electronically.
Equipment Needs
EdTech 2012 will provide a screen, LCD projector, and standard microphone in each breakout room. If your presentation requires any additional equipment or special setup, please indicate your equipment needs:
Please note: Presenters must supply computers and any equipment not listed above. (A conference technician staff member will contact you prior to the conference if there are special needs.)
Title of Submission (15 words or less)
Intended Audience (Select all that apply)
General K-5 6-8 9-12 Higher Ed Administrative Technology Coordinators Technical
Strand (Select one)
Adult Education Elementary Education
High School Education Higher Education
Technical Support
Special Education Media Specialists
Testing Coordinators Principals/Administrators
Staff Development
Presentation Format
Hands on Activities based Demonstration / Lecture
Submission Description (no more than 50 words in length)
This description will be used in the conference program book and will help guide participants in their selection of sessions.
Would you be willing to present this session more than once? Yes No