6th Annual Innovations in e-Learning Symposium

6th Annual Innovations in e-Learning Symposium

Submission Policy
All proposals must meet the following requirements:

Proposals must be free of any promotional or commercial content
A maximum of two (2) proposals may be submitted from a single lead presenter
All proposals must be received by December 31, 2009
Proposals may be submitted by completing the submissions form and e-mailing it to kshillin@gmu.edu. The completed form may also be faxed to 703-993-2722.

Proposal Content
Each proposal must include the following:

A presentation title
An abstract of no more than 100 words to state clearly what it is you will present in your session
The track for your proposal
Whether the knowledge level of your content is introductory, intermediate or advanced
A compelling description that states specifically the problem or issue addressed, the approach(es) used, outcomes or results achieved, and lessons learned or take-aways on which the audience can focus.
A description of your previous presentation experience

Please note: Each presentation is schedule to last 50 minutes with audiences up to 65 participants.

Selection and Notification
The Program Committee will review all proposals for:

Unique and timely value of content
Relevance to the needs of key constituencies
Overall quality, originality, and creativity
Practically and applicability

Individuals submitting proposals will be notified via e-mail on or before February 26, 2010 regarding results of the selection process. Accepted presenters will be asked to provide a photo (JPG or TIFF, max. 800 pixels), a brief bio of no more than 100 words (no CVs or resumes will be accepted), and an updated version of their session description (max. 100 words). Any session for which this information has not been received by the deadline indicated in the acceptance letter, will not be included in the printed symposium program.

Symposium Registration
One complimentary registration fee will be given with each presentation. The registration fee for the two-day event includes an opening night reception, two continental breakfasts, two lunches, breaks, and parking fees.