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On behalf of BCcampus, the Digital Learning Strategy Forum Program Committee invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the Digital Learning Strategy Forum on November 13-14, 2024, at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre in Vancouver, B.C.
The Forum provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across B.C. and discuss key topics related to digital learning. Your participation will help support the development of related provincial initiatives.
We invite session proposals focusing on key topics related to the B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Learning Strategy. Special consideration will be given to proposals addressing the following topics. Please select the one best aligned with your session.
Topics:
- Inclusive and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Creating meaningful reconciliation through technology-enhanced teaching and learning
- Sustainability of digital education: Innovations in making digital post-secondary education accessible, affordable, and sustainable
- Human-centred design in digital learning environments
- Collaboration across the system
- Safety in digital spaces
- Pedagogical strategies for technology-enhanced learning
- Supporting digital literacy
See the Guidelines for Technology-Enhanced Learning for descriptions on each topic.
Session Types:
- Lightning Talk: Lightning talks are short 10-minute presentations offering a quick take on a story, case study, idea, or technique.
- Presentations: Presentations are 25-minute sessions designed to provide in-depth insight into the topic. Presenters are encouraged to use engaging formats such as slides, videos, or demonstrations. At least five minutes should be reserved for questions.
- Interactive Session: Interactive sessions are 55-minute dynamic and participatory experiences where attendees actively engage with the content and each other. These sessions should involve exercises designed to encourage collaboration and exploration. Examples include discussions, seminars, panels, or workshops. Proposals should address the planned interactive tools or techniques.
Proposal Submission:
Proposals are enthusiastically welcomed from anyone interested in sharing topics related to the B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Learning Strategy, including all educational contexts and professional roles. Students are especially encouraged to submit proposals.
Please submit your proposal by 11:59 p.m. PT on July 2, 2024, via the Digital Learning Strategy Forum Submission Form.
Selection will be done by the Digital Learning Strategy Forum Program Committee, informed by BCcampus’ commitment to inclusion, as expressed in the EDI Statement.
Requirements:
- Abstract Requirements: Proposal abstracts will be used as the public description of the session in the online forum program. Abstracts should be 1000 characters or fewer. In-text citations are not required.
- Correspondence: The person submitting the proposal is the primary contact and is responsible for communication and coordination on behalf of all co-presenters.
- Technology: Presenters will have access to a projector and are required to bring their own laptop and adapter (if applicable).
- Recording and License: Unless an exception applies, session abstracts and video recordings (if applicable) will be licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License and released openly following the conference. Authors retain copyright but will be required to sign a release granting nonexclusive publication rights to the conference.
Timeline:
- May 27, 2024: Open Call for Proposals
- July 2, 2024: Submission Deadline
- Week of July 24, 2024: Acceptance Notifications
- Mid-August 2024: Schedule Published
- November 13-14, 2024: Conference