The Fourth International Conference on e-learning "Best practices in management, design and development of e-courses: standards of excellence and creativity"


General Chair: Dr. Eshaa Mohamed Alkhalifa

Local Committee Chair: Dr Mohammed Qaddumi

Finance Chair: Dr. Mustafa Al Abassi

Proceedings Chair: Dr. Abdul Aati

Program Chair: Dr. Adel Ahmed

http://econf.uob.edu.bh/conf4/Default.aspx

The conference aims to address the management and quality within e-Learning. This conference covers both technical as well as the non-technical aspects of e-Learning. Main topics are identified (see below).

Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance and quality of contribution.

Topics for this conference include, but are not limited to:

Organizational Strategy and Management Issues
Higher and Further Education

Primary and Secondary Education

Workplace Learning

Vocational Training

Home Schooling

Distance Learning

Blended Learning

Change Management

Educational Management

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Educational and Training Staff

Return on e-Learning Investments (ROI)

e-Learning Curriculum Development Issues

Philosophies and Epistemologies for e-learning

Learning Theories and Approaches for e-learning

e-Learning Models

Conceptual Representations

Pedagogical Models

e-Learning Pedagogical Strategies

e-Learning Tactics

Developing e-Learning for Specific Subject Domains



Technological Issues

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Managed Learning Environments (MLEs)

Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)

Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) Tools

Social Support Software

Architecture of Educational Information Systems Infrastructure

Security and Data Protection

Learning Objects

XML Schemas and the Semantic Web

Web 2.0 Applications

Instructional Design Issues

Designing e-Learning Settings

Developing e-Learning Pilots and Prototypes

Creating e-Learning Courses

- Collaborative Learning

- Problem-based Learning

- Inquiry-based Learning

- Blended Learning

- Distance Learning

Designing e-Learning Tasks

- E-learning Activities

- Online Groupwork

- Experiential Learning

- Simulations and Modelling

- Gaming and Edutainment

- Creativity and Design Activities

- Exploratory Programming

e-Learning Delivery Issues

e-Delivery in Different Contexts

- Higher and Further Education

-Primary and Secondary Schools

- Workplace Learning

- Vocational Training

- Distance Learning

Online Assessment

Innovations in e-Assessment

e-Moderating

e-Tutoring

e-Facilitating

Leadership in e-Learning Delivery

Networked Information and

Communication Literacy Skills

Participation and Motivation in e-Learning

e-Skills and Information Literacy for Learning

Teaching Information Literacy

Electronic Library and Information Search Skills

ICT Skills Education

- in Schools and Colleges

-for Business, Industry and the Public Sector

- in Adult, Community, Home and Prison Education

- Informal Methods (peer Groups, Family)

Education for Computer-mediated

Communication skills

- Netiquette

- Online Safety for Children and Vulnerable Users

- Cybercrime Awareness and Personal Prevention

Student Production of Online Media

- Web Design

- Digital Storytelling

- Web 2.0 Tools

- etc.

Digital Media Studies

e-Learning Research Methods and Approaches

Action Research

Design Research

Course and Programme Evaluations

Systematic Literature Reviews

Historical Analysis

Case Studies

Meta-analysis of Case Studies

Effectiveness and Impact Studies

Evaluation of e-Learning Technologies

Evaluation of Student and Tutor Satisfaction

Learning and Cognitive Styles

Ethical Issues in e-learning





The Conference will be composed of several types of contributions:

Full Papers – These include mainly accomplished research results and have 8 pages at the maximum (5,000 words).

Short Papers – These are mostly composed of work in progress reports or fresh developments and have 4 pages at maximum
(2,500 words).

Reflection Papers – These might review recent research literature pertaining to a particular problem or approach, indicate what
the findings suggest, and/or provide a suggestion - with rationale and justification - for a different approach or perspective on that
problem. Reflection papers might also analyze general trends or discuss important issues in topics related to the conference. These
have 4 pages at maximum (2,500 words).

Posters / Demonstrations – These contain implementation information or work-in-progress and have two pages
at maximum (1,250 words) besides the poster itself (or demonstration) that will be exposed at the conference.

Tutorials – Tutorials can be proposed by scholars or company representatives. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected.

Invited Talks – These will be made of contributions from well-known scholars and company representatives. An abstract will be
included in the conference proceedings.

Panels – Discussions on selected topics will be held. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected.

Corporate Showcases & Exhibitions – The former enables companies to present recent developments and applications, inform a
large and qualified audience of your future directions and showcase company’s noteworthy products and services. There will be a time slot for companies to make their presentation in a room.
The latter enables companies the opportunity to display its latest offerings of hardware, software, tools, services and books, through an exhibit booth. For further details please contact us on elearningc@uob.edu.bh.