[Open-education] CfP: IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2015

[Lee, Mark]

CALL FOR PAPERS

Fourth IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2015)
10 - 12 December 2015, Zhuhai, China
http://www.tale-conference.org/tale2015/
info at tale-conference.org

The IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) is the IEEE Education Society’s flagship Asia-Pacific conference. The aim of TALE 2015 is to provide a forum for academicians and professionals from various educational fields and with cross-disciplinary interests to network, share knowledge and engage in dialogue around the theme of fostering innovation and excellence in engineering education. To this end, both research and practice-oriented papers are invited that encompass all aspects of education in the engineering fields (including computing, computer science, information technology and cognate disciplines). The conference will feature traditional paper presentations, workshops, as well as keynotes by renowned educational experts and authorities. There will also be a Special Session on Computing Education (please see http://www.tale-conference.org/tale2015/cfp_SSCE.php).

*** Conference Topics ***

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
* Academic Staff/Faculty Development
* Accreditation and Quality Assurance
* Assessment and Evaluation
* Online/E-Learning and Blended Learning
* Capstone Projects
* Computer-Based Learning and Courseware Technologies
* Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
* Curriculum Design
* Distance, Open and Flexible Education
* Educational Games and Simulations
* Educational Policy, Leadership and Administration
* Entrepreneurship Programs
* Ethical and Social Justice Issues (e.g., Access, Equity)
* Gender and Diversity
* Generic Skills (e.g., Communications, Teamwork)
* Industry Linkages and Partnerships
* Instructional Design
* Interdisciplinary Teaching Approaches
* Introductory Engineering and Computing Courses
* K-12 Initiatives and Partnerships
* Laboratory Experiences (On-Campus and Remote)
* Learning Analytics
* Learning Management Systems
* Marketing and Outreach for Engineering Programs
* Mobile Learning
* Open Educational Resources
* Research Training (Undergraduate and Graduate)
* Service Learning
* Work-Based and Work-Integrated Education

*** Presentation Formats ***

Proposals for participation in TALE 2015 can be submitted in the formats listed below. Each of these formats is described in detail on the conference website.

* Papers: full paper
* Papers: work-in-progress (WIP)
* Special Sessions
* Panels
* Workshops

*** Paper categories ***

TALE 2015 welcomes full papers up to eight pages and work-in-progress papers up to four pages that address the broad tracks of (1) innovative practice, (2) research-to-practice, and (3) research. Work-in-progress papers are typically in areas where it is understood the work is in an early or intermediate stage and authors are seeking feedback from the community. Additional information may be found on the TALE 2015 web site.

*** Important Dates ***

Paper submission deadline: 19 September 2015
Notification of review outcomes: 19 October 2015
Final paper submission and conference registration deadline: 31 October 2015
Conference dates: 10 - 12 December 2015