MLEARN 2004 'learning anytime everywhere' - Call for Papers & Participation
5 July 2004 - 6 July 2004
Italy
MLEARN 2004 - LEARNING ANYTIME EVERYWHERE
CALL FOR PAPERS & PARTICIPATION
TO BE HELD AT ODESCALCHI CASTLE, BRACCIANO LAKE, ROME, 5-6 JULY 2004,http://www.mobilearn.org/mlearn2004
,IMPORTANT DATES,April 16, 2004 - paper submission,May 17, 2004 - notification of acceptance,May 31, 2004 - final camera-ready manuscript,June 11, 2004 - author registration deadline
,AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EVENT,MOBIlearn and mLearning, the two mobile learning projects supported by the European Commission, are collaborating to organise a series of international conferences on Mobile and Ambient Learning.,The conferences build upon the findings and knowledge shared in MLEARN 2002, held at the University of Birmingham, and MLEARN 2003, held at INMARSAT in London.,The third edition of MLEARN will take place in the Odescalchi Castle on,the Bracciano's Lake in Rome, Italy on July 5-6 2004.
,PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE,The main purpose of the conference is to bring together people who are interested in developing opportunities, systems and contents for learning with mobile and wireless devices and networks. Speakers and delegates will include practitioners, designers of mobile learning materials and services, hardware and software technology developers and researchers from mobile learning projects around the world, and representatives of the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Research and Education.
This is an opportunity to find out what is going on now in the field of learning with mobile devices and ambient intelligence, and to share ideas and experiences, contributing to the future research agenda of,Technology-Enhanced Learning.
,THE PROGRAMME,This will have a number of parallel tracks relating to the use of mobile/handheld devices, wireless networks and mobile content.,Fields of interest are expected to be:,* accessibility and mobility ,* ambient intelligence,* ambient learning ,* intermittently connected learners,* blended learning,* contextual learning,* informal and lifelong learning,* development of content/teaching materials,* development of international standards,* innovation in concept, design and pedagogy,* learning management systems,* researching/evaluating mobile learning,* situated collaborative learning,* supporting and engaging the mobile learner,* architecture of Context Aware Learning Technology Systems,* mobile spaces for learning communities,* learning methodologies,* instructional design theories,* ad hoc networks for organisational learning,* learning objects and metadata for mobile learning,* mobile learning applications
,WHO SHOULD ATTEND?,This event will appeal to a wide range of audiences who are interested in developing opportunities for learning anytime everywhere with mobile and wireless handheld devices, including:,* colleges/training providers,* higher education institutions,* independent research organisations,* community and voluntary organisations,* content developers,* Learning and Skills Councils,* Local Education Authorities,* mobile device manufacturers and service providers,* schools,* software and technology developers,* government departments,* publishers,* telecom operators,
CALL FOR PAPER,Submissions are invited in the following categories:,- Full research paper: 5 pages (for Tracked session),- Short developers paper: 3 pages (for Developers' session),- Posters: 2 pages
,TRACKED SESSIONS,The tracked sessions are an opportunity to showcase recent work - get feedback, explore ideas and make contact with others working in the same field. Contributions will take the form of research paper presentations, where the presentation should last about 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for questions. A book of papers will be produced, which will contain an international book number (ISBN) to allow future worldwide library reference.
A selection of research papers presented will be presented for publishing on international Journals for further education and lifelong learning.
,DEVELOPERS' SESSIONS,These sessions are primarily an opportunity to present and discuss developmental work with a group of conference members. Areas might relate to the development of hardware and software systems, learning materials, or other work in progress. The content should be designed to stimulate discussion and feedback might be used to support the presenter in continuing their work. An abstract is required to be submitted in advance for this. As an indication, final papers should be approximately 2 pages, although other formats (such as PowerPoint slides or HTML pages) may also be acceptable. This format is recommended for contributors who want to report on developmental rather than research-focused projects, where the structure will be 15 minutes for the session and 10 minutes for discussion.
,EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES,The conference will host an exhibition that will allow organisations to showcase their mobile learning products, give demonstrations, offer solutions and delivery mechanisms for handheld devices to an interested audience.
,HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE - ABSTRACTS,To make a formal contribution to the MLEARN 2004 conference, please contact:,Giorgio Da Bormida - Elena Murelli,The MOBIlearn Project,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Piacenza,Via Emilia Parmense 84,29100 Piacenza - ITALY,Phone: +39-0523-599446 ,Fax: +39-0523-599434,E-mail: elena.murelli@unicatt.it - E-mail: g.dabormida@giuntilabs.com
We will send you a contributor application pack, which includes an application form and guidance notes for writing a successful application.,Alternatively these documents will be available on the conference website shortly.
Abstracts are required by 16 April 2004. All applicants will be notified within 17 May 2004 about the success of their application to contribute.
,ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE,The following options are available:,a) Student: 150 euro,Students, non-residential booking (it includes: 2-day conference, refreshments and lunches, proceedings, excluding accommodation),b) Early registration (within May 31st): 300 euro,Full, non-residential early booking (it includes: 2-day conference, refreshments and lunches, proceedings, conference bag, pre-conference and in-conference reception (1 dinner). Excluding accommodation),c) Regular registration (after June 1st): 350 euro,Full, non-residential booking (it includes: 2-day conference, refreshments and lunches, proceedings, conference bag, pre-conference and in-conference reception (1 dinner). Excluding accommodation),d) Author: 250 euro,Full, non-residential booking. At least one author has to register within 2 weeks after notification to be included into the programme,e) Exhibitor: 2.000 euro,Exhibition spaces for the 2-day event (it includes refreshments, table, 2 chairs and electricity, two conference passes and corporate insert in conference pack)
If your organisation is a partner in either the mlearning or the MOBIlearn projects, please contact us for special registration arrangements.
,SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES,We would like to invite sponsorship from organisations who have an interest in mobile learning. There are various opportunities, which could take the form of the following: ,- Lead Sponsorship (single company sponsorship) ,- Co-Sponsorship (sponsorship shared with other organisations) ,- Drinks reception sponsor,- Inserts in to the Delegate Pack
If you would be interested in finding out about sponsorship arrangements for the MLEARN 2004 event, please e-mail Giorgio Da Bormida (e-mail: g.dabormida@giuntilabs.com) for further information, since broad range of options is available.
,CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS,Giorgio Da Bormida, Giunti Interactive Labs,Elena Murelli, Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore,Mike Sharples, University of Birmingham,Jill Attewell, LSDA
,Please see http://www.mobilearn.org(opens in new window) for further information,about the MOBIlearn project, and http://www.m-learning.org(opens in new window) for further information about the m-learning project. m-Learning and MOBIlearn are projects supported by the European Commission Directorate-General Information Society IST-2001-37187 (MOBIlearn) - IST-2000-25270 (m-learning)
CALL FOR PAPERS & PARTICIPATION
TO BE HELD AT ODESCALCHI CASTLE, BRACCIANO LAKE, ROME, 5-6 JULY 2004,http://www.mobilearn.org/mlearn2004
,IMPORTANT DATES,April 16, 2004 - paper submission,May 17, 2004 - notification of acceptance,May 31, 2004 - final camera-ready manuscript,June 11, 2004 - author registration deadline
,AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EVENT,MOBIlearn and mLearning, the two mobile learning projects supported by the European Commission, are collaborating to organise a series of international conferences on Mobile and Ambient Learning.,The conferences build upon the findings and knowledge shared in MLEARN 2002, held at the University of Birmingham, and MLEARN 2003, held at INMARSAT in London.,The third edition of MLEARN will take place in the Odescalchi Castle on,the Bracciano's Lake in Rome, Italy on July 5-6 2004.
,PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE,The main purpose of the conference is to bring together people who are interested in developing opportunities, systems and contents for learning with mobile and wireless devices and networks. Speakers and delegates will include practitioners, designers of mobile learning materials and services, hardware and software technology developers and researchers from mobile learning projects around the world, and representatives of the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Research and Education.
This is an opportunity to find out what is going on now in the field of learning with mobile devices and ambient intelligence, and to share ideas and experiences, contributing to the future research agenda of,Technology-Enhanced Learning.
,THE PROGRAMME,This will have a number of parallel tracks relating to the use of mobile/handheld devices, wireless networks and mobile content.,Fields of interest are expected to be:,* accessibility and mobility ,* ambient intelligence,* ambient learning ,* intermittently connected learners,* blended learning,* contextual learning,* informal and lifelong learning,* development of content/teaching materials,* development of international standards,* innovation in concept, design and pedagogy,* learning management systems,* researching/evaluating mobile learning,* situated collaborative learning,* supporting and engaging the mobile learner,* architecture of Context Aware Learning Technology Systems,* mobile spaces for learning communities,* learning methodologies,* instructional design theories,* ad hoc networks for organisational learning,* learning objects and metadata for mobile learning,* mobile learning applications
,WHO SHOULD ATTEND?,This event will appeal to a wide range of audiences who are interested in developing opportunities for learning anytime everywhere with mobile and wireless handheld devices, including:,* colleges/training providers,* higher education institutions,* independent research organisations,* community and voluntary organisations,* content developers,* Learning and Skills Councils,* Local Education Authorities,* mobile device manufacturers and service providers,* schools,* software and technology developers,* government departments,* publishers,* telecom operators,
CALL FOR PAPER,Submissions are invited in the following categories:,- Full research paper: 5 pages (for Tracked session),- Short developers paper: 3 pages (for Developers' session),- Posters: 2 pages
,TRACKED SESSIONS,The tracked sessions are an opportunity to showcase recent work - get feedback, explore ideas and make contact with others working in the same field. Contributions will take the form of research paper presentations, where the presentation should last about 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for questions. A book of papers will be produced, which will contain an international book number (ISBN) to allow future worldwide library reference.
A selection of research papers presented will be presented for publishing on international Journals for further education and lifelong learning.
,DEVELOPERS' SESSIONS,These sessions are primarily an opportunity to present and discuss developmental work with a group of conference members. Areas might relate to the development of hardware and software systems, learning materials, or other work in progress. The content should be designed to stimulate discussion and feedback might be used to support the presenter in continuing their work. An abstract is required to be submitted in advance for this. As an indication, final papers should be approximately 2 pages, although other formats (such as PowerPoint slides or HTML pages) may also be acceptable. This format is recommended for contributors who want to report on developmental rather than research-focused projects, where the structure will be 15 minutes for the session and 10 minutes for discussion.
,EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES,The conference will host an exhibition that will allow organisations to showcase their mobile learning products, give demonstrations, offer solutions and delivery mechanisms for handheld devices to an interested audience.
,HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE - ABSTRACTS,To make a formal contribution to the MLEARN 2004 conference, please contact:,Giorgio Da Bormida - Elena Murelli,The MOBIlearn Project,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Piacenza,Via Emilia Parmense 84,29100 Piacenza - ITALY,Phone: +39-0523-599446 ,Fax: +39-0523-599434,E-mail: elena.murelli@unicatt.it - E-mail: g.dabormida@giuntilabs.com
We will send you a contributor application pack, which includes an application form and guidance notes for writing a successful application.,Alternatively these documents will be available on the conference website shortly.
Abstracts are required by 16 April 2004. All applicants will be notified within 17 May 2004 about the success of their application to contribute.
,ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE,The following options are available:,a) Student: 150 euro,Students, non-residential booking (it includes: 2-day conference, refreshments and lunches, proceedings, excluding accommodation),b) Early registration (within May 31st): 300 euro,Full, non-residential early booking (it includes: 2-day conference, refreshments and lunches, proceedings, conference bag, pre-conference and in-conference reception (1 dinner). Excluding accommodation),c) Regular registration (after June 1st): 350 euro,Full, non-residential booking (it includes: 2-day conference, refreshments and lunches, proceedings, conference bag, pre-conference and in-conference reception (1 dinner). Excluding accommodation),d) Author: 250 euro,Full, non-residential booking. At least one author has to register within 2 weeks after notification to be included into the programme,e) Exhibitor: 2.000 euro,Exhibition spaces for the 2-day event (it includes refreshments, table, 2 chairs and electricity, two conference passes and corporate insert in conference pack)
If your organisation is a partner in either the mlearning or the MOBIlearn projects, please contact us for special registration arrangements.
,SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES,We would like to invite sponsorship from organisations who have an interest in mobile learning. There are various opportunities, which could take the form of the following: ,- Lead Sponsorship (single company sponsorship) ,- Co-Sponsorship (sponsorship shared with other organisations) ,- Drinks reception sponsor,- Inserts in to the Delegate Pack
If you would be interested in finding out about sponsorship arrangements for the MLEARN 2004 event, please e-mail Giorgio Da Bormida (e-mail: g.dabormida@giuntilabs.com) for further information, since broad range of options is available.
,CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS,Giorgio Da Bormida, Giunti Interactive Labs,Elena Murelli, Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore,Mike Sharples, University of Birmingham,Jill Attewell, LSDA
,Please see http://www.mobilearn.org(opens in new window) for further information,about the MOBIlearn project, and http://www.m-learning.org(opens in new window) for further information about the m-learning project. m-Learning and MOBIlearn are projects supported by the European Commission Directorate-General Information Society IST-2001-37187 (MOBIlearn) - IST-2000-25270 (m-learning)