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Title:
International Conference on Computer Supported Education - CSEDU 2010
Website:
http://www.csedu.org
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When:
07 Apr 2010 - 10 Apr 2010
Where:
Hotel Sidi Saler - Valencia

Description

SCOPE

CSEDU 2010 (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-2010 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. Legal and Cultural Management Issues
5. Domain Applications and Case Studies
6. Quality, Evaluation and Accreditation Policies

AREA 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORTING LEARNING

- Web-based learning, Wikis and Blogs
- Virtual learning environments
- e-learning platforms, portals
- Authoring tools and content development
- Groupware Tools
- Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
- Security Aspects
- AV-communication and multimedia
- Mobile learning
- Ontologies and meta-data standards
- Intelligent Tutoring Systems
- e-learning hardware and software
- Digital Libraries for e-learning

AREA 2: LEARNING/TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENT

- Supervising and managing student projects
- Simulated communities and online mentoring
- Pedagogy enhancement with e-learning
- Educating the educators
- Immersive Learning
- Blended learning
- Mobile learning (M-learning)
- Computer-aided assessment
- Metrics and performance measurement
- Assessment software tools
- Assessment methods in blended learning environments
- e- testing and new test theories

AREA 3: SOCIAL CONTEXT AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

- Learning Organizations
- Collaborative Learning
- Community Building
- Lifelong Learning: Continuing Professional Training & Development
- Theoretical bases of e-learning environments
- International Partnerships in Teaching
- Distance and e-learning in a global context
- Cooperation with Industry in teaching
- Context dependent learning
- Higher Education vs. Vocational Training

AREA 4: LEGAL AND CULTURAL MANAGEMENT ISSUES

- Marketing of study programs
- Cross-cultural education
- Cultural, social and gender issues
- Education and ethics
- Corporate training and change management
- Legislation for the success of e-learning
- Breaking Barriers / Removing Constraints & Disadvantages
- Employability
- Flexible study modes (e.g. for professionals)
- Management styles for distance and e-learning
- Economic models for distance and e-learning activities

AREA 5: 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
- Virtual Labs: Examples, Architecture and Organization
- Virtual Universities and Classrooms

AREA 6: QUALITY, EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION

- Benchmark metrics for broad domain learning
- Standards and interoperability
- Course design and e-learning curriculae
- Emerging and best practices
- Managing quality in e-learning
- e-learning tactics and strategies
- Course/program evaluation
- Teacher Evaluation
- Accessibility to disabled users
- Quality Assurance: Recognition; Accreditation; Certification
- Assessment and accreditation of courses and institutions

Important Deadlines:
Position Paper Submission: December 22, 2009
Authors Notification (Position Papers): January 14, 2010 
Final Position Paper Submission and Registration: January 26, 2010

Venue

Hotel Sidi Saler
Venue:
Hotel Sidi Saler   -   Website
Street:
Playa Saler
ZIP:
46011
City:
Valencia
Country:
Country: es

Description

The Hotel Sidi Saler Is A Modern Resort Hotel Situated On The Beach Of Saler Natural Park, Overlooking The Sand Dunes. The Hotel's Gardens Lead Directly Onto The Beach And Are Surrounded By Pine Trees. The 272 Air Conditioned Guestrooms Are Decorated In A Contemporary Style In Neutral Colours. All Have Balconies With Sea Views And Marble Bathrooms, And Amenities Include Satellite Television, Pay Movies, Dial Up Internet Access And Minibars.
Guests Can Take A Swim In Either The Indoor Or Outdoor Swimming Pools Or Play Tennis In One Of The Two Floodlit Courts. After Working Out In The Fitness Room, The Hotel Spa Offers A Range Of Opportunities For Relaxation; Both Men And Women Can Enjoy Facials, Ayurvedic Treatments, Massages And Even Colour Consultations. Younger Guests Can Take Part In The Organised Children's Activities, Or Splash About In The Children's Pool, Which Is Supervised Throughout The Day. Traditional Spanish Cuisine Is Served In The Formal Dining Room Overlooking The Sea And There Is Live Piano Music In The Bar Each Evening. A Complimentary Shuttle Bus Runs To Valencia, 15 Kilometres From The Hotel, And Staff At The Concierge Desk Can Assist With Information On Sightseeing And Reservations For Attractions In The Vibrant City. There Is A Conference Centre In The Hotel, With Seven Conference Rooms And Two Smaller Board Meeting Rooms. Dry Cleaning And Laundry Services And 24 Hour Room Service. The Hotel Hires Mountain Bikes And Runners, Walkers And Cyclists Can Explore The Tracks And Trails That Lead Through The Saler Park. Lake Albufera Is One Kilometre Away With Rice Fields, Bird Watching And Boat Trips. Golfers Can Take Advantage Of Three Nearby Courses; The El Saler Course Is Just 4.5 Kilometres Away, And The El Bosque And Escorpian Courses Are Both 25 Kilometres Away. Valencia Airport Is 21 Kilometres Distance And The Approximate Driving Time Is 30 Minutes.

Directions:

Taxis Can Be Found In Front Of Arrivals And Charge Approximately 30 Eur To Playa Del Saler. From Valencia Airport: Exit In The Direction Of Manises Castellon Alicante, Follow The Direction Of Paterna Castellon Alicante, And Exit Onto The N 335 Valencia. Then Follow The V 30 Direction Of Puerto Port Saler. Follow The V 500 Until You Reach A Roundabout. At The First Roundabout Take The Dehesa, El Palmar, Perelló Exit And Do The Same At The Second Roundabout. At The Third Take The Les Gavines, Hotel Sidi Saler Exit And Follow Signs For The Hotel Sidi Saler.

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