The British Council, IndiaCALL (The India Association of Computer Assisted Language Learning), ELTAI (English Language Teachers Association India), the IATEFL LTSIG (Learning Technologies Special Interest Group) and the IATEFL GISIG (Global Issues Special Interest Group) are pleased to announce an International Conference of ICT in ELT to be hosted by the H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India from 7th-8th January 2012 at A D Patel Institute of Technology.

Objectives

• To raise awareness among ELT professionals of the power of learning technologies to assist with language learning
• To contribute to the knowledge base as to how learning technologies can be used for English language learning
• To develop members' expertise in the myriad of uses of learning technologies with their language learners
• To tap into the knowledge of and network with international ICT in ELT specialists on areas of local concern
• To promote intercultural dialogue and connect cultures through a shared interest in realizing the objectives of the conference

Conference theme

Hi-tech, lo-tech, no-tech: learning technologies in practice

Proposals are invited for presentations on the following:

Sub themes

• Online Communities of Practice
• Teacher Autonomy and Personal Learning Networks
• Critical Digital Literacies
• Cyber-culture, Identity and Language
• Ethical concerns in using social media
• Mobile Learning in Practice
• Using the Internet for Social Development
• Social Networking for Cyber-Activists
• The Role of Technology in the Indigenous Knowledge Movement
• Technology for Professional Development in ELT
• Creative Commons
• Teacher Associations and Technology
• Teaching, Technology and Teens
• Bridging the Digital Divide with Technology
• Minimally Invasive Technology and Language Learning

Target audience

The conference audience will consist of the following groups:

• teachers, trainers and teacher educators from India, South Asia, and Europe
• LT SIG, GI SIG, IndiaCALL, ELTAI and, British Council specialists
• research scholars, and freelancers
• Teacher association members (regional and international)

Potential speakers

Interested speakers are requested to submit online their paper or workshop abstracts which have to include the following:

• An abstract (max 75 words)
• Summary of the session (max 250 words)
• A short bio-data (max 50 words)
• A list of equipment needed

Keynote speakers

• Professor Sugata Mitra: The Future of Learning



• Dr. Richard Badger: Shall we tweet? Twitter and TESOL



• Pete Sharma:Teaching in the 21st Century: new approaches in the digital age

Deadlines

• Submission of abstracts: 20th November 2011. Extended to 10th December 2011.



• WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING PROPOSALS. ALL ACCEPTANCES SENT.


• Notification of acceptance: 27th November 2011 for proposal submitted on and before 20th November.Notification of acceptance for proposals submitted between 21st November to 10th December will be made on 12th December.
• Registration of speakers: 12th December 2011.

Conference Fees

1. Early bird registration of IndiaCALL and ELTAI Members (registrations on or before 27th November 2011) Rs.1000
2. Early bird registration for other Indian speakers and delegates(registrations on or before 27th November 2011) Rs.1400
3. Normal registration for IndiaCALL and ELTAI Members (registrations after 27th November or before 20th December 2011) Rs.1200
4. Normal registration for other Indian delegates (for registrations after 27th November 2011 or before 20th December 2011) Rs.1800
5. International speakers and delegates GBP 50

Fee includes registration, conference pack, refreshments and lunch. Accommodation is not included..

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