WBE 2010 - The Eighth IASTED International Conference on Web-based Education ~WBE 2010~

The Eighth IASTED International Conference on Web-based Education ~WBE 2010~
new hardware and software technology, online testing and assessment, training and teaching
applications, and courseware design and development.
WBE 2010 will provide an opportunity for scholars, faculty, researchers, and administrators in
all areas of Web-based education to convene with colleagues from approximately 50 countries
to discuss innovative ideas and research results in the new and exciting field of Web-based
education.
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind evaluated by at least two
reviewers. Papers will be evaluated on the originality of ideas and approaches presented, the
uniqueness and completeness of research, and the significance of the contribution to the area
of study.
WBE 2010 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:
Advances in Computer Science and Engineering (ACSE 2010)
Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications (AfricaIMSA 2010)
LOCATION
To the northâ?”the austere beauty of the desert; to the southâ?”the glittering expanse of the Red
Sea; visit Sharm el Sheikh and see why this town has been dubbed â?œThe City of Peace.â??
Resting on the southern tip of Egyptâ?™s Sinai Peninsula, this calm town of 28,000 offers leisure
activities to suit your every need. Relax on the golf course or on the soft sand beaches of
Naâ?™ama Bay, or plunge into Sharm el Sheikhâ?™s spectacular warm-water diving and snorkeling,
known to be some of the best in the world. But donâ?™t despair if you donâ?™t want to get wet; a
glass-bottomed boat ride will let you experience the Red Seaâ?™s stunning coral reef without an
oxygen tank or flippers. Sharm el Sheikh also offers an impressive range of restaurants, where
you can sample everything from local Egyptian cuisine, to fresh seafood, to the dishes of wellknown
international chain restaurants. More than a tourist town, Sharm el Sheikh is only a
short trip from Mount Sinaiâ?™s historic St. Catherineâ?™s Monastery, built in the 4th century on what
is believed to be the site of the Biblical burning bush. Visit one of the local nature preserves
and explore the indigenous wildlife, or hike through an ancient gorge. Back in town, shop for
everything from the latest contemporary fashions to traditional Bedouin handicrafts. Finally,
frame your relaxing trip to the Red Sea with the scintillating buzz of Egyptâ?™s capital Cairo, the
biggest metropolis of Africa and of the Arabic world, just a six-hour drive from Sharm el Sheikh.
SCOPE
Topics for this conference include, but are not limited to:
â?¢ Web-based Education (WBE)
â?¢ Web-based Training
â?¢ Online Education and Training
â?¢ E-learning and E-training
â?¢ Innovative Teaching and Learning Technologies for Web-based Education
â?¢ Streaming Multimedia Applications in Web-based Education
â?¢ Communication Technology Applications in Web-based Education
â?¢ Mobile E-Learning
â?¢ Collaborative E-Learning
â?¢ E-Pedagogy
â?¢ Web-Lecturing Technology
â?¢ Innovative Web-based Teaching and Learning Technologies
â?¢ Virtual Reality Applications in Web-based Education
â?¢ Scientific Web-based Laboratories and Virtual Labs
â?¢ Software and Hardware Systems for Web-based Education
â?¢ Authoring Systems for Web-based Education
â?¢ Multi-agent Technology Applications in Web-based Education
â?¢ Design and Development of Online Courseware
â?¢ Reusable Learning Objects for Web-based Education
â?¢ Educational Portals for Web-based Education
â?¢ Virtual Universities and Colleges
â?¢ Online Degree and Certificate Programs
â?¢ Quality Issues of Web-based Education
â?¢ Testing and Assessment Issues of Web-based Education
â?¢ Best Practices of Web-based Education
â?¢ National Policies and Strategies on Web-based Education
â?¢ National Projects on Virtual Universities and Web-based Education
â?¢ International Projects and International Collaboration on Web-based Education
â?¢ Academia/Industry Collaboration on Web-based Training
â?¢ Corporate Web-based Training
â?¢ Web-based Methods and Tools in Traditional, Open and Distance Education
â?¢ Blended Education and Training
â?¢ Faculty Development on Web-based Education
â?¢ Dot-com Educational Institutions and their Impact on Traditional Universities
â?¢ Funding Opportunities for Projects in Web-based Education
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
To be announced.
SUBMISSION
Submit your paper via our web site at www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-688.html. All
submissions must be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by October 30, 2009. Receipt of a submitted
paper will be confirmed by email.
Initial Paper Requirements
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be
considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are
limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.
Initial paper submissions should be full papers of about eight pages. Before submitting to
IASTED, authors are responsible for checking their papers for stylistic and grammatical errors.
Papers may be rejected if the language level is not satisfactory.
When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an
author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area
of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided
under the Scope section, seen above.
Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.html.
Reviewing
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind reviewed by at least two reviewers.
Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and significance of the paperâ?™s contribution to
the field.
Acceptance and Registration
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by December 15, 2009. Final manuscripts are
due by January 25, 2010. Registration and final payment are due by February 1, 2010. Late
registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the
conference proceedings.
The regular registration fee covers one paper of up to eight pages. Additional pages or papers
will be subject to additional charges.
Final Paper Requirements
Email your final manuscripts to finalpapers-AT-iasted.org. When submitting your final manuscript,
you must include your six-digit paper number in the subject line of your email.
Formatting instructions for final papers can be found at www.iasted.org/formatting-finalpage.
html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced
pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.
CONFERENCE AWARDS
Award winners will be announced during the award ceremony at the conference dinner
banquet.
Best Paper Award
The International Program Committee will select and nominate the best papers submitted to
the conference for the Best Paper Award. These papers will be evaluated on originality of
ideas, significance of research findings, author contribution, and implementation of results.
Best Ph.D. Student Paper Award
Registered Ph.D. students are invited to participate in the International Competition of Ph.D.
Student Papers. Approximately 5-6 finalists will be selected by the International Program
Committee to present their papers to a board of international referees during the Ph.D. Student
Paper Competition at the conference. To participate in this competition, please send an email
indicating your name, affiliation, year of study, and paper number to calgary-AT-iasted.org by
January 15, 2010.
Award for Best Online System
In addition to regular paper presentations, delegates are welcome to participate in an evening
competition, demonstrating original (non-commercial) online systems or software products
related to the area of web-based education. Each participant will make a short
presentation/demonstration to a panel of referees and interested attendees. This competition is
free to all those who have paid their registration fee. To participate in this competition, please
send an email indicating your name, affiliation, paper number, and demonstration title to
calgary-AT-iasted.org by February 1, 2010.
COMPETITIONS
For more information on the following competitions:
9th International Ph.D. Student Competition in Research in Web-Based Education Area
6th International Competition of Non-Commercial Software Systems, Tools and Products for
Web-Based Education
Please visit the following link:
http://www.iasted.org/conferences/home-688.html
TUTORIALS
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by October 30, 2009. Tutorials
are to be submitted via the following website address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-688.html. A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate
the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for
the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s). All submitted proposals will
be evaluated by the International Program Committee.
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Persons wishing to organize a special session should submit a proposal via email to:
calgary-AT-iasted.org. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and
the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the
special session must be received by October 30, 2009, unless otherwise stipulated by the
Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in
order for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on special
sessions is available at:
www.iasted.org/conferences/sessionsubmit-688.html.
ACTA Press
Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA
Press: www.actapress.com.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions due October 30, 2009
Notification of acceptance December 15, 2009
Final manuscript due January 25, 2010
Registration and full payment February 1, 2010
For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:
IASTED Secretariat â?“ WBE 2010
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: 403-288-1195
Fax: 403-247-6851
Email: calgary-AT-iasted.org,
Web site: www.iasted.org