PRESENTATION FORMATS | PROPOSAL FORMAT | SELECTION CRITERIA | PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Acquiring knowledge involves more than just processing information; it also requires an active participation from learners. In distance education, information technologies must be developed in an educational, affective, cognitive, social, political and technological context. This will provide a complete learning environment in which all aspects of the learner's personality can be developed.

As an educator, student, researcher, or participant in a distance education initiative, you are invited to submit a proposal for the 2000 CADE Conference. Your presentation should focus on one of the following themes:

1. The learner: the person vs technology
   1.1   Emotional intelligence, motivations, interests, needs
   1.2   Learner's own development initiative
   1.3   Learner's skills, difficulties, and special situations
   1.4   Learning styles and pace
2. The learner: training vs technology
   2.1   Concept, interaction with peers and trainers, evaluation
   2.2   Team work, and producing knowledge collectively
   2.3   Learner/machine educational interface
   2.4   Training programs that meet the learner's needs
3. The learner: environment vs technology
   3.1   Political orientation and decisions, choice of investments in educational institutions and private firms, cultural context
   3.2   Availability and accessibility of technologies
   3.3   Interaction rules initiated by the learner, the trainer, the consultant
   3.4   Partnerships

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PRESENTATION FORMATS

The Conference features presentations in various formats designed to encourage audience participation and maximize discussion and information sharing. Four (4) different formats are possible:

1. Concurrent session: A 90-minute session including two 30-minute presentations, each followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period.
2. Poster session: Presenters will use display boards to illustrate the results of a project, research or program.
3. Cracker-Barrel: Participants will successively visit 4 of the 40 available tables, at which presenters will conduct 15- to 20-minute sessions on a specific topic.
4. Case study, problem solving: A 30-minute presentation of a past or current case; 30-minute discussions in small groups followed by a 30-minute plenary session.

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PROPOSAL FORMAT

Each proposal should contain the following information:

Part I


• Presenter's name, title, organization, address, home and office phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. Presenters will be the main contact persons for the proposal.
• A 75-word biography highlighting education and experience relevant to the presentation content.
• Presentation title and topic, and selected theme.
• Selected presentation format: concurrent session, poster session, Cracker-Barrel, or case study.
• Audiovisual requirements for the presentation (VCR, overhead projector, flip chart, computer and projection equipment...). Presenters are encouraged to provide their own laptop and projection equipment if possible. A network connection and limited facilities will be available for a certain number of presentations.
• Language of presentation: French, English, French/English or English/French. The slash indicates that you are willing to answer questions and comments in the second language.

Part 2
Part 2 should be separate from Part 1 to enable reviewers to evaluate presentations objectively.

• Presentation title and topic, and selected theme.
• Selected presentation format: concurrent session, poster session, Cracker-Barrel, or case study.
• Objectives (brief presentation of what participants will learn from the presentation).
• Abstract of presentation highlighting main elements (approximately 350 words).
• Scope of the presentation as regards research or distance education activities.
• Description of handouts and media used, where applicable.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

All proposals will be reviewed by CADE representatives and rated as follows:

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PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Complete "Proposal Format," Part 1 and Part 2, and return via e-mail or diskette (MsWord or WordPerfect) to the following address:

Ms. Dominique Houde
2000 CADE Conference
Agora Communication
Tour Belle Cour
2600, boulevard Laurier, bureau 2680
Sainte-Foy, Québec
G1V 4M6

E-mail: dhoude@agoracom.qc.ca

Telephone: (418) 658-6755
Fax: (418) 658-8850

The deadline for submitting proposals is November 26, 1999.

Selected presenters will be notified before January 31, 2000. Presenters must submit a summary (1000 to 1500 words) of their presentations and their practical implications for the publication of the Conference proceedings in the CADE website. The deadline for submitting summaries is March 10, 2000.

Please note that all presenters must register and that there are no discounts on charges.

Thank you for your participation in the 2000 CADE Conference. We are looking forward to seeing you in Québec City.

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