International Conference on Technology in Higher Education 14th to 17th June 2015 Marrakech, Morocco

The Conference Planning Committee is interested in receiving presentation proposals that address the use of technology in higher education.

The conference themes are in the following areas:

I. Faculty uses of technology

• The use of technology in various disciplines
  
• Integrating technology in the curriculum
  
• Assessing the use of technology in teaching and learning
  
• Encouraging faculty use of technology
  
• Technology and teaching
  
• Integration of technology into the classroom
  

II. Dealing with technology change

• Visualizing and implementing technology change
  
• The role and function of technology in the university of the 21st century
  
• Emerging technologies
  
• Funding for technology planning
  
• Technology planning
  
• Networking and technology infrastructures
  

III. Distance learning

• Synchronous and asynchronous distance learning
  
• Addressing distance student learning/styles
  
• Assessing distance learning
  
• Showcasing models of quality distance education courses and programs
  

IV. Technology-based partnerships

• Technology and educational collaboration and partnerships
  
• Building community on the web
  
• Technology collaboration solutions and models
  
• Showcasing models of technology collaboration
  

V. Other

• Academic services for the information age
  
• Showcasing models of faculty and staff technology training
  
• Vendor solutions and demonstrations
  
• Agents technology
  
• Application of instructional design theories
  
• Best mix of face-to-face and e-interactions
  

Submitted proposals will be peer reviewed by the Conference Planning Committee for:

1. originality
   
2. timeliness
   
3. significance
   
4. scholarship
   
5. overall quality and contribution to the focus of the Conference
   

Please review the Submission Information for participation.
Participants at the Conference will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about challenges facing the implementation of an ever-changing technology.
  
• Exchange ideas and strategies with educators from various parts of the globe.
  
• Build partnerships for future research and teaching opportunities.
  
• Assess the impact of technology on students learning outcomes.
  
• Explore the still untapped pedagogical benefits of a digitized education.
  
• Discover Morocco’s cultural mosaic, its vibrant colors, its Moorish architecture, its souks, its artistic performances, its unique gastronomy, and much more.
  

For more information about the conference please contact:
Proposal Deadline is March 1, 2015
Website: http://higheredtech.org/the-global-forum
Contact person: Larbi Oukada

The purpose of the conference is to enable academic leaders to develop a clear roadmap for refining and implementing visionary strategies on technology in higher education.


Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 1st March 2015

Check the event website for more details.