CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS

NOTE: The deadline for proposal submissions (March 1) has passed.

The National Foreign Language Resource Center invites language educators with significant experience using distance and distributed learning models to propose presentations for the Symposium. Presentation proposals should address new technologies, innovative software, research projects, or new uses for old software. Possible topics could include but are not limited to:

• Issues in distance/distributed learning administration, infrastructure, or delivery
• Instructional design or development of web courses/materials
• Online interactions and community
• Electronic resources for educators

SESSION TYPES

• 45-minute sessions*
• 75-minute sessions*
• electronic poster sessions (e.g., class website tours, multimedia instructional materials demos, etc.)
  

  * Financial support is available for presenters of 45-minute and 75-minute sessions only – up to $800 per session to help defray travel expenses, with the possibility of supplementary support if there are multiple presenters in a sesssion.

REVIEW/RATING CRITERIA FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals are evaluated by a team of reviewers in each of the following categories:

• Focuses on the pedagogical application of technology (lessons learned, best practices, etc.)
• Appropriateness and significance of the topic
• Manner of presentation (indicative of a clear and well-organized presentation)

  Presentations related to less commonly taught language (LCTLs) will be given special consideration.

IMPORTANT DATES

• MARCH 1, 2004 - DEADLINE FOR SESSION PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS (NOTE: The deadline for proposal submissions (March 1) has passed.)
• APRIL 1, 2004 - Notification of proposal selections
• APRIL 30, 2004 - Accepted presenters must confirm their participation in the symposium and pay their registration fees

QUESTIONS?

Contact us at nflrc@hawaii.edu