CFP: The Fourth International e-learning Conference "Best practices in management, design and development of e-courses: standards of excellence and creativity"
Duration of the conference: Three days (From 7th-9th May 2013).
Kingdom of Bahrain
Dear Colleagues
Could you please circulate this call for conference papers to all member in your network

We in the Fourth International Conference on e-learning welcome your submissions, participation and look forward to seeing you in Manamah, Kingdom of Bahrain More information about the conference is at 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 Group work
Experiential Learning
Simulations and Modelling
Gaming and Edutainment
Creativity and Design Activities
Exploratory Programming
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 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-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 Styl
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. This is a blind peer-reviewed conference.
Conference registered delegates will have opportunity to meet Face to Face with editors of academic journals whom attending this conference
.

Important Dates:
Phase 1
Abstracts: 16 JANUARY – 30 MARCH
Deadline for submission of Panels, tutorials and workshops: 15 FEBRUARY
Full paper submission: 01 April ( extended)
Short paper submission: 1 April ( extended)
Notification of acceptance of full papers and short papers: 15 APRIL

Paper Submission
Please make yourself an account on EasyChair if you do not have one. It is free of charge. Then submit your paper here: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ielc4

Best Papers Awards
All full conference papers will be submitted for review for the best paper awards:
$1500 and a certificate for the best paper
$1000 and a certificate for the 2nd best paper
$500 and a certificate for the 3rd best paper
The award winners will be announced during the conference Gala Dinner

Organizing Committees
Honorary chair: Dr. khalid Ahmed Bugahoos
VP For Academic Programs & Graduate Studies
General Chair: Dr. Eshaa Mohammed Hamad Al-khalif
President Adviser for Information Technology & e-learning
Workshops Chair: Prof. Isa Salman Qamber
i.e. Vice Chair of IEEE Bahrain Section
Dean of Scientific Research/UOB
Mr. Wafeeq Ajoor
Chair of IEEE Bahrain Section
Local Chair: Dr. Muhammad Khalied Al-Qaddoumi
Director of e-Learning Center
Finance Chair: Dr. Mustafa Mohamed Al-Abbasi
Deputy Director of e-Learning Center
Proceeding Chair: Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Atyo
Editor-in-Chief of Appl. Math. Inf. Sci.
Head of Scientific Publishing Department at UOB
International Publicity Chair: Dr. Ezendu Ariwao
Program chair:
Dr. Adel Ahmed Hamed Abdulla
Secretary, IEEE, Bahrain Section
Dr. Ali Zolait
Editor(s)-in-Chief: International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD)
International Committee