Call for Proposals

The Educational Technology Leadership Conference will be held December 10-12, 2008, at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. The conference organizers are soliciting proposals for sessions that demonstrate successful and innovative projects and initiatives that use technology to improve and enhance learning. Emphasis will be given to sessions that target the needs of technology leadership and focus on these themes:

• Technology Integration
• Professional Development
• Educational Applications
• Connectivity
• Accountability
• Educational Gaming
• Emerging Technologies
• Internet Safety Experiences

The proposals must be formatted as one of the following:

• Lecture: 45-minute session led by one or more presenters, each addressing the audience independently
• Panel discussion: 90-minute session with main presenter serving as a moderator interacting with copresenter panelists
• Poster: 90-minute sessions in open environments, with presenters interacting informally with attendees who visit their stations
• Demonstration: 45-minute formal presentation with a seated audience
• Hands-on workshop: 105-minute focused hands-on session limited to a maximum of 20 participants

The ETL Conference targets technology leadership within school divisions and decision making that leads to meaningful technology and learning experiences. Last year's conference featured some 125 sessions; more than 1,000 participants shared how technology is changing today's learning environment.

All conference information (e.g., call for proposals, hotel reservations, preliminary program, registration information, exhibitor information) will be posted at the following location:

http://www.etlc08.org/

The review process for conference proposals submitted by the original deadline has begun and lead presenters will be notified of their proposal status during the week of September 29.

For late submitters, we are accepting expedited proposals. To submit an expedited proposal, click on the link at the bottom of this screen.

The status of expedited proposals will be mailed to lead presenters approximately 7-10 days after receipt of the proposal.

Requests for additional information should be e-mailed to the Conference Chairperson at kpotter@vt.edu.