IADIS e-Learning 2009

The IADIS e-Learning 2009 conference aims to address the main issues of concern within e-Learning. This conference covers both technical as well as the non-technical aspects of e-Learning.

Main topics have been identified (see below). However, innovative contributions that don’t fit into these areas will also be considered since they might be of benefit to conference attendees.

Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance and quality of contribution.

The Conference will be composed of several types of contributions:

*     Full Papers – These include mainly accomplished research results and have 8 pages at the maximum (5,000 words). *     Short Papers – These are mostly composed of work in progress reports or fresh developments and have 4 pages at maximum (2,500 words). *     Reflection Papers – These might review recent research literature pertaining to a particular problem or approach, indicate what the findings suggest, and/or provide a suggestion - with rationale and justification - for a different approach or perspective on that problem. Reflection papers might also analyze general trends or discuss important issues in topics related to the conference. These have 4 pages at maximum (2,500 words). *     Posters / Demonstrations – These contain implementation information or work-in-progress and have two pages at maximum (1,250 words) besides the poster itself (or demonstration) that will be exposed at the conference. *     Tutorials – Tutorials can be proposed by scholars or company representatives. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected. *     Invited Talks – These will be made of contributions from well-known scholars and company representatives. An abstract will be included in the conference proceedings. *     Panels – Discussions on selected topics will be held. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected. *     Doctoral Consortium - A Doctoral Consortium will discuss in group, individual projects and on going work of PhD students. Prospective students should send a report of their PhD projects and work so far with a maximum of 4 pages (2,500 words). *     Corporate Showcases & Exhibitions – The former enables companies to present recent developments and applications, inform a large and qualified audience of your future directions and showcase company’s noteworthy products and services. There will be a time slot for companies to make their presentation in a room. The latter enables companies the opportunity to display its latest offerings of hardware, software, tools, services and books, through an exhibit booth. For further details please contact the publicity chair - secretariat@mccsis.org.

All submissions, except invited talks, are subject to a blind refereeing process. Important Dates:

- Submission deadline: 30 January 2009 - Notification to Authors: 6 March 2009 - Final Camera-Ready Submission and Early Registration: Until 6 April 2009 - Late Registration: After 6 April 2009 - Conference: Algarve, Portugal, 17 to 20 June 2009 This CfP was obtained from WikiCFP