Second Annual Distance Education Conference
Friday, October 16, 2009, at
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

Call for Papers, Reports, Abstracts, and Studies

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Theme

Web 2.0 - The Green Solution:
How New Technology is Changing Distance Education

The conference will provide many opportunities for interaction between Distance Education administrators, coordinators, and faculty.

The Distance Education Conference encourages the following types of submissions in any area that is related to the theme.

• Completed research papers
• Abstracts of completed or proposed research (the abstract for proposed research should include the research objectives, proposed methodology, and a discussion of expected outcomes)
• Research done by students
• Case studies
• Work-in-Progress Reports or Proposals for Future Research
• Incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback
• Reports on Issues Related to Teaching
• Reports related to innovative instruction techniques or research related to teaching
• Panel Discussions

Abstract Submission Deadline: August 28, 2009

Topic Areas
• Technologies used in on-line courses
• Problems relating to the teaching of distance courses
• Course design and policy
• Best practices
• Problems with multiple or large section offerings
• Program assessment
• Student assessment

Format of Presentations
Each presentation will be given one 45-minute period. A 10-minute period will follow each presentation to allow time for discussions. The following supplies will be provided:
• IBM compatible computer with CD-ROMs, DVD’s, and USB “Flash” drive capability
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, and Plug-in for MML are installed for your convenience
• Overhead computer projector
• Internet connection
• ELMO
• SMART Board
• White board with markers and erasers

Submitting a Proposal

  1. Create a title page for your submission that includes:
    o title of the submission topic
    o area of the submission (choose from above list)
    o requirements
    o name(s) of the author(s)
    o department(s) and affiliation(s)
    o mailing address(es)
    o e-mail address(es)
    o phone number(s) of corresponding author if different than lead author
  2. Submit your abstract and/or paper, along with the title page by August 28, 2009, using one of the following methods:
    o E-mail to aburden@math.ysu.edu
    o Fax to 330-941-3170
    o Regular mail to (please supply two copies of your submission):
    Distance Education Conference
    c/o Dr. Annette M. Burden
    Department of Mathematics
    Youngstown State University
    Youngstown, OH 44555-0001
  3. Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged via email within 48 hours. There is a limit of two contributed submissions per lead author.
  4. Submissions are peer reviewed and only will be published in the conference proceedings if at least one of the authors registers and attends the conference. More information will be provided upon acceptance.
  5. Authors will be notified of acceptance by September 18, 2009.

The conference will provide many opportunities for interaction between Distance Education administrators, coordinators, and faculty.


Keynote Speaker:
• To be announced

Invited Guest Speaker:
Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley
Ohio Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs & System Integration

Important Dates

August 28, 2009
Submission of Abstracts to: aburden@math.ysu.edu

September 18, 2009
Notification of Acceptance

December 1, 2009
Electronic submission of publication ready final manuscript or PowerPoint to: aburden@math.ysu.edu for inclusion in the on-line Proceedings

Gold Sponsors ($1,000 +):
• Pearson Education
• Excelsior Software
• College of Health & Human Services, Dean Yemma (retired)
• College of Business, Dean Licata

Silver Sponsors ($500 - $999):
• College of Education, Dean Ginnetti
• College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Dean Furnish
• College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Dean Abraham

Bronze Sponsors ($100 - $499):
• College of Fine & Performing Arts, Dean Edwards

Organizer:
Dr. Annette. M. Burden
YSU Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Interim Distance Education Director
Coordinator, Beginning Algebra