n m c : events: nmc series of online conferences: call for proposals

Call for Proposals

The Call for Proposals has closed.

The singular focus of the Online Conference on the Convergence of Web Culture and Video, part of the NMC's Series of Online Conferences, is to consider how these developments are impacting our lives, and how they are affecting the ways we work, learn, collaborate, and even socialize.

Conference Theme and Tracks

Proposals are encouraged on the topic in any of the following areas, but this list is not exhaustive and selections will not be limited to these categories:

Cultural impacts and trends
Reflections on identity, self-image and new forms of expression
Tools and techniques
Learning applications
Student-produced content
Pedagogical potentials and implications

Conference Format

The conference is designed to spark an examination of this phenomenon that explores both the positive and negative aspects of it on learning, social interaction, self-expression, and more.

The conference will be conducted entirely online. Sessions, which will be conducted live, can incorporate a variety of visuals and rich media, and are generally about 45 minutes in length, with about half that time devoted to dialog with participants using voice over IP.

Designed for both synchronous and asynchronous participants, the event will be conducted using an innovative conferencing environment provided by NMC Distinguished Partner LearningTimes. Attendees of NMC's online meetings enjoy a wide range of features commonly associated with traditional face-to-face conferences, including interactive sessions from engaging presenters, "hallway" conversations, chances to ask presenters questions, and more.

Presentation Preparation

The NMC and LearningTimes will assist presenters in preparing their presentations for the online environment used for the conference. A typical presentation will include a slide show, which itself can incorporate a range of multimedia materials, including video clips, with about 45 minutes of live commentary presented via voice over IP (VoIP). The system will easily accommodate multiple presenters, as well as live questions from the audience via VoIP or chat. Other materials, such as live web links, video, documents, or other materials, can be included as session resources.