CALL FOR PAPERS
The Thirteenth IASTED International Conference on
Computers and Advanced Technology in Education
~CATE 2010~
August 23 – 25, 2010
Maui, Hawaii, USA

SPONSOR

The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)

COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS


The International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP), Switzerland

The Japanese Society for Information and System in Education (JSISE), Japan

Council of Researches in Education and Sciences (COPEC), Brazil
Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Tsyolkovsky Moscow Aviation Technological University (MATU) Fund, Russia

Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

Interlabs Research Institute,
Bradley University, USA
E-learning Center, Shiga University, Japan

Multimedia Applications Development Research Centre, University of Craiova, Romania
CETL Center, Soka University, Japan

Advanced eServices for the Knowledge Society Research Unit (ASK), Greece
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Dr. Vladimir Uskov
Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems and
Co-Director of the InterLabs Research Institute
Bradley University, USA
Conference Chair Portrait
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
"A Framework for e-Learning2.0 and its Primary Functions"

Dr. Toshio Okamoto
President, Japanese Society for Information and Systems on Education
Director, e-Learning Center,
The Universty of Electro-Communications, Japan
Keynote Speaker Portrait
"Classroom, Ubiquitous, and Mobile Advanced Technologies to Enhance Learning"

Prof. Hitoshi Miyata
Director, Center for Educational Research and Practice
Shiga University, Japan
Keynote Speaker Portrait
PURPOSE

The Thirteenth IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education (CATE 2010) will act as a major forum for the presentation of innovative ideas, approaches, developments, and outcomes of research projects in the area of technology-based education as well as the exchange of information between researchers, faculty, administrators and practitioners. Main groups of conference topics include but are not limited to applications of advanced technology and software-hardware systems for modern teaching and learning, best practices and case studies on innovative technology-based teaching strategies and instructional design approaches, institutional strategies and policies on technology-based education and training, technology-based open and distance education, national and international projects and collaboration, and technology as an enabler of globalization of education.
CONCURRENT CONFERENCES

CATE 2010 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:

* Signal and Image Processing (SIP 2010)
* Computational Intelligence (CI 2010)
* Circuits and Systems (CS 2010)
* Human-Computer Interaction (IASTED-HCI 2010)

LOCATION

Mild weather, warm water, soft beaches, and emerald rainforests; the island of Maui's charm is irresistible. The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Maui was forged by two volcanoes whose lava flows overlapped, forming Maui's two distinct peaks connected by a strip of land, or isthmus. It is this isthmus for which Maui has been dubbed ‘The Valley Isle.' Dormant for the last several hundred years, the volcanic island has long been the home of the Polynesian peoples, who originally came from Tahiti and the Marquesas. The French admiral Jean-François de La Pérouse was the first European to set foot on the island in 1786, and was closely followed by traders, whalers, loggers, and missionaries. Though these visitors altered both the natural and cultural landscape of Maui, both Maui's natural beauty and rich Polynesian heritage remain well preserved. As a result, Maui is the ideal spot to swim, snorkel, hike, whale watch, explore the traditional culture of the Hawaiians, or just relax on the beach. The city of Lahaina, where our conference will be held, also offers rows of shops and restaurants where you can sample the succulent Hawaiian cuisine, including the delicious fresh fruit grown on Maui. No matter what your tastes or interests, a visit to Maui's charming shores is sure to leave you relaxed and rejuvenated.
SCOPE

The topics of interest to be covered by CATE 2010 include, but are not limited to:

* Advanced Educational Software and Hardware



* Advanced Technology and Human Resource Issues

* Advanced Technology in Education and Training



* Institutional Issues on Technology-based Education and Training

* Policies on Technology-based Education



* Technology-based Blended, Distance and Open Education


INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE

* M. Allegra – Italian National Research Council, Italy
* M. Ally – Athabasca University, Canada
* W. A. Alwis – Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
* L. Anido – University of Vigo, Spain
* N. Arai – National Institute of Informatics, Japan
* E. Barbera – Open University of Catalonia, Spain
* J. Boaventura – University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
* C. J. Bouras – University of Patras, Greece
* M. Braz – IST/ Technical University of Lisbon , Portugal
* M. Bunch – Midstate College, USA
* R. M. Carro – Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain
* J. Cerny – University of Calgary, Canada
* T. S. Chen – National University of Tainan, Taiwan
* S. C. Cheng – Southern Taiwan University of Technology, Taiwan
* K. O. Chow – City University of Hong Kong, PRC
* P. D. Cristea – University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, Romania
* A. D'Atri – LUISS Guido Carli University, Italy
* R. M. de Moraes – Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil
* O. DE PIETRO – University of Calabria, Italy
* E. Duval – Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
* F. Flueckiger – University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland, Switzerland
* T. Fujiki – Nagasaki University, Japan
* B. Garner – Deakin University, Australia
* A. Gelbukh – National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico
* J. P. Gerval – ISEN-Brest, France
* S. Ghawnmeh – Yarmouk University, Jordan
* Q. He – College of Software Technology, Zhejiang University, PR China
* K. Henke – Technical University of Ilmenau, Germany
* T. Herman – Bowling Green State University, USA
* J. M. Hsu – National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
* C. Hu – The University of Sydney, Australia
* R. Huang – School of Educational Technology, Beijng Normal University, PR China
* H. Jin – Huazhong University of Science and Technology, PR China
* F. C. Kao – Da-Yeh University, Taiwan
* H. Keeling – Howard University, USA
* A. Kerren – Linnaeus University, Sweden
* I. Kondratova – National Research Council Canada, Institute for Information Technology, Canada
* M. Kurosu – The Open University of Japan, Japan
* G. La Russa – University of Joensuu, Finland
* M. Lapenok – Ural State Pedagogical University, Russia
* M. Li – University of Science and Technology of China, PR China
* M. Llamas-Nistal – University of Vigo, Spain
* R. Llamosa-Villalba – Industrial University of Santander, Colombia
* O. Martinez Bonastre – Miguel Hernandez University, USA
* E. Meyen – University of Kansas, USA
* H. Miyata – Shiga University, Japan
* A. Molinari – University of Trento, Italy
* J. Muppala – HKUST, PR China
* H. Niegemann – The University of Erfurt, Germany
* T. Okamoto – The Universty of Electro-Communications, Japan
* B. O'Regan – University of Limerick, Ireland
* N. Osawa – Chiba University, Japan
* V. S. Pantelidis – East Carolina University, USA
* V. Pougatchev – University of Technology, Jamaica, Jamaica
* E. Prasolova-Forland – Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
* J. M. Pullen – George Mason University, USA
* D. Rutkauskiene – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
* J. Rutkowski – Silesian University of Technology, Poland
* D. Sampson – Informatics & Telematics Institute, Greece
* R. Schumaker – University of Maryland University College, USA
* M. A. Sicilia – University of Alcalá, Spain
* L. Stanescu – University of Craiova, Romania
* S. Tansley – Microsoft Research, USA
* C. Vaz de Carvalho – Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
* H. Wang – Athabasca University, Canada
* T. Wilson – Open University, United Kingdom
* D. Zhang – Ohio University - Lancaster, USA

SUBMISSION

Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-709.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by April 1, 2010. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

Initial Paper Requirements
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.

Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.

Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.

Reviewing
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

Acceptance and Registration
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by May 15, 2010. Final manuscripts are due by June 15, 2010. Registration and final payment are due by June 30, 2010. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

Final Paper Requirements
Email your final manuscripts to finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number.

The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.
TUTORIALS

Submission

Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by April 1, 2010. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-709.html.

Proposal Format

A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:

* The topic.
* Background knowledge expected of the participants.
* Objectives.
* Time allocations for the major course topics.
* The qualifications of the instructor(s).

SPECIAL SESSIONS

Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by April 1, 2010. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).

Papers submitted to the special session must be received by April 1, 2010, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program.

More information on special sessions is available at www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-709.html.
JOURNALS

Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: www.actapress.com.
INDEXING

The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:

* Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
* Conference Proceedings Citation Index
* EI Compendex
* FIZ Karlsruhe
* INSPEC

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions Due April 1, 2010
Notification of Acceptance May 15, 2010
Final Manuscripts Due June 15, 2010
Registration Deadline June 30, 2010
CONTACT US

For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:

IASTED Secretariat – CATE 2010
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: +1 403-288-1195
Fax: +1 403-247-6851
Email: calgary@iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org