Topics
Topics for the 2013 Early Education and Technology (EETC) conference will be divided into four major strands: Research, Implementation, Policy, and Solutions. Focusing on preschool and elementary education, the conference will include subjects such as research and design of educational tools, teaching and learning theories for early education, and educational technology.
The EETC committee welcomes this opportunity for researchers, policy makers, administrators, educators, and practitioners to discuss cutting-edge research, innovations, approaches, and developments in education for young children. If you are interested in presenting at EETC, please submit a paper related to one or more of the topics listed below. Note: All submissions must represent original work and follow submission guidelines.
TOPIC AREAS
Research
- Evaluation of educational programs and their impact on children
- Evaluation of emerging technologies for children in education
- Assessment of technology’s influence on children
- Usability/user studies for technology used with children
- Computerized assessments for young children
- Cross-cultural comparisons of instructional programs
- Evaluation of educational technology internationally
Implementation
- Teaching children using technology
- Cooperative/collaborative learning with children
- Interactive learning environments for children
- Computer-mediated communication between teachers and children
- Improving classroom learning for children
- Intelligent tutoring systems for children
- Computer-assisted learning and instruction for children
- Design of educational technology systems for children
Policy
- Common Core State Standards
- Factors affecting policy decisions regarding technology and education
- Evaluation of current educational policies
Solutions
- Software solutions for early education
- Hardware that is making a difference in early education
- Other solutions using technology with young learners
Submit a Proposal | Submission Guidelines | Presentation Details
IMPORTANT DATES
September 21, 2012 | Deadline for submission of proposals | |
November 20, 2012 | Notification of accepted proposals | |
December 7, 2012 | Conference schedule available | |
December 7, 2012 | Early registration deadline for participants/Registration deadline for presenters | |
April 2-4, 2013 | EETC Conference |
REVIEW COMMITTEE
Barbara Culatta, Brigham Young University
Mia Dubosarky, Lesley University
Louise Flannery, Tufts University
Paula Marra, United Nations International School
Lilla Dale McManis, Hatch Early Childhood
Nassim Lewis, Intel Learning Series
Karen Nemeth, Language Castle LLC
Deanna Owens, University of Memphis
Alyson Rodman, Lexia Learning
Christine Sandy, Marion County Public Schools
Haya Shamir, Waterford Institute
Fran Simon, Engagement Strategies LLC