Montana Education Technology Conference 2011- August 2-5 in Missoula, Montana: Submit a Presentation Proposal

The call for proposals is now open for the 2011 Education Technology Conference – Building Human Connections in a Digital World, August 2-5 in Missoula, Montana. The four-day conference is powered by Blackfoot Telecommunications Group and hosted by The University of Montana College of Technology and Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences.

The program for this leading technology event in K-8 education will follow these relationship themes:

Relationships with Outside Educators: the multiple ways to bring in outside experts

Relationships with Specific Technologies: gadgets that bring the classroom to life

Relationships with Funding Agencies and Sources: working with vendors and foundations

Relationships with Students: bridging the gap between teachers and students from the perspective of students

Relationships with Vendors: opportunities to learn from the product experts, play with the latest and greatest gadgets

Relationships with the World: establishing a relationship with a class in a different country

Relationships with Community: integrating community experts into the classroom

Guidelines for Proposal Submissions

Proposals must be submitted by February 18, 2011
Applicants will be notified about proposal status in March 2011.

The Education Technology Conference will take place at The University of Montana Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences on August 2-5, 2011.

Presentations from all organizations (i.e., institutions of higher education, corporations, and associations) interested in future technologies in K-8 classrooms should be proposed on topics and key issues suggested in the topic area descriptions.

Sessions may follow one of these formats, or you may suggest an alternative format:

General presentations (1 hour) offer the opportunity to present on topics of community interest or a paper, with time for questions and answers.

Traditional presentations and Hands – On Demonstrations (2 hours) offer the opportunity to share technology in education experiences through informal, interactive, brief presentations. This format gives attendees and presenters the opportunity to share and examine problems, issues, and solutions in a more casual, direct, one-on-one environment.
Comprehensive presentations (4 hours) offer the opportunity to delve deeper into subject matters like funding and specific technology training.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Education Technology Conference Program Committee. Proposals will be selected to provide a program that offers a comprehensive, non-commercial, objective, and diverse treatment of issues related to the conference theme. Proposal authors will be notified of decisions in March 2011.

For corporations, a variety of opportunities are available to showcase and market products and services. Please contact [email protected] for more information. Submit completed proposals to [email protected]

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ETC Presentation Proposal Form

Proposals must be submitted by February 18, 2011
Submit Completed Proposal to [email protected]

Presenter Information

Name

     
Title

     
Organization

     
Address

     
Phone

     
Email

Topic Areas (Please "X" in front of the Topic that your presentation best fits into)

Relationships with Outside Educators: the multiple ways to bring in outside experts

Relationships with Specific Technologies: gadgets that bring the classroom to life

Relationships with Funding Agencies and Sources: working with vendors and foundations

Relationships with Students: bridging the gap between teachers and students from the perspective of students

Relationships with Vendors: opportunities to learn from the product experts and play with the latest and greatest gadgets

Relationships with the World: establishing a relationship with a class in a different country

Relationships with Community: integrating community experts into the classroom

Session Information

Title (Required, should be short and descriptive)

     
Session Description (50 words or less, this will appear on the conference website and materials) 

Format (Please "X" in front of the Format that your presentation will follow)

General Presentation (1 hour)

Breakout Presentation and Hands-on (1 hour presentation; 1 hour hands-on)

Content Level (Please "X" in front of the Content level of your presentation)

Introductory (overview designed for individuals with little or no basic knowledge on the topic)

Intermediate (expanded information for individuals with working knowledge on the topic)

Advanced (expert-level content for individuals who have significant experience on the topic)

Session Outline

(Provide a detailed outline and description of your session, addressing each of the following four areas)

1. Statement of the problem or issue: State specifically what problem, subject or issue you will address during your session.
     

2. Description of activity or project during session: This is the core of the session and should include items like historical background if it applies, how problems and solutions were analyzed and defined, methods used to work toward the solution, etc.
     

3. Outcome: Provide outcomes and achievements related to your activity or project, including how the problem identified was resolved. Share successes and failures with respect to what was learned.
     

4. Importance and relevance for attendees: Describe the overarching principles and lessons learned so attendees can understand the importance of your presentation to their own school and teaching challenges.
     

Thank You for your Proposal for the Education Technology Conference!