CSEDU 2012 - 4th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2012)

Conference Name: 4th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2012)

Venue: Porto, Portugal

Event Date: 16-18 April, 2012

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CSEDU 2012, the International Conference on Computer Supported Education, aims at becoming a yearly meeting place for presenting and discussing new educational environments, best practices and case studies on innovative technology-based learning strategies, institutional policies on computer supported education including open and distance education, using computers. In particular, the Web is currently a preferred medium for distance learning and the learning practice in this context is usually referred to as e-learning. CSEDU 2012 is expected to give an overview of the state of the art as well as upcoming trends, and to promote discussion about the pedagogical potential of new learning and educational technologies in the academic and corporate world.

Conference Areas

Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:

1. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORTING LEARNING
2. LEARNING/TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENT
3. SOCIAL CONTEXT AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
4. DOMAIN APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES
5. UBIQUITOUS LEARNING

AREA 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORTING LEARNING

Intelligent Tutoring Systems

e-Learning Hardware and Software

Digital Libraries for e-Learning

Web-based Learning, Wikis and Blogs

e-Learning Platforms, Portals

Authoring Tools and Content Development

Groupware Tools

Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning

Security Aspects

AV-Communication and Multimedia

Ontologies and Meta-Data Standards

AREA 2: LEARNING/TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENT

Simulated Communities and Online Mentoring

e-Testing and new Test Theories

Supervising and Managing Student Projects

Pedagogy Enhancement with e-Learning

Educating the Educators

Immersive Learning

Blended Learning

Computer-Aided Assessment

Metrics and Performance Measurement

Assessment Software Tools

Assessment Methods in Blended Learning Environments

AREA 3: SOCIAL CONTEXT AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Learning Organizations

Teacher Evaluation

Assessment and Accreditation of Courses and Institutions

Course Design and e-Learning Curriculae

Collaborative Learning

Community Building

Lifelong Learning: Continuing Professional Training and Development

Theoretical Bases of e-Learning Environments

International Partnerships in Teaching

Distance and e-Learning in a Global Context

Cooperation with Industry in Teaching

Higher Education vs. Vocational Training

AREA 4: DOMAIN APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES

e-Learning Success Cases

Errors in e-Learning

Critical Success Factors in Distance Learning

e-learning in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Information Engineering

Medical Applications

Interdisciplinary Programs for Distance Education

Impact and Achievements of International Initiatives

Joint Degrees

AREA 5: UBIQUITOUS LEARNING

Mobile Learning (M-learning)

Technology Enhanced Learning

Technology Support for Pervasive Learning

Accessibility to Disabled Users

Virtual Labs and Virtual Classrooms

Distance Education

Context Dependent Learning

Standards and Interoperability

Important Dates

Conference Date: 16 - 18 April, 2012

Regular Paper Submission: November 22, 2011
Authors Notification (regular papers): January 25, 2012
Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: February 14, 2012

Contacts:

CSEDU Secretariat

Address: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq., 2910-595 Setúbal - Setúbal Portugal

Tel.: +351 265 520 184
Fax: +44 203 014 8596
e-mail: csedu.secretariat-AT-insticc.org
Web: http://www.csedu.org/