ASCILITE NEWS 2016 ASCILITE Conference Retrospective By all accounts, ASCILITE 2016, held in Adelaide and hosted by UniSA just over a week ago, was one of the most successful ASCILITE conferences on record. And as someone with a fascination for statistics, Sandy Barker, the 2016 conference convenor has provided a statistical summary of the conference:… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS Two Weeks to the ASCILITE Conference! In addition to the distinguished keynotes and invited speakers ASCILITE 2016 will be presenting 34 full papers, 51 concise papers, 6 Symposiums, 22 Posters and 4 special presentations in just two weeks from now. Are you joining us? Socially this year's conference will be offering a… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS ASCILITE Blog Contest The ASCILITE Executive plans to launch an ASCILITE blog in the very near future and would like to find a suitable name for the blog. As a result, ASCILITE is running a contest to find the best name for the new blog. The winner will receive a $50 gift voucher… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS ASCILITE 2016 Conference Program Announced The ASCILITE2016 conference program has taken shape and we have some very exciting presentations lined up. Ryan Baker (Associate Professor of Cognitive Studies at Teachers College Columbia University) will be Keynote on Monday morning. His research on engagement and robust learning with online and blended learning environments will… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS 2016 ASCILITE Conference Only seven weeks to go and ASCILITE 2016 will be upon us. The UniSA conference committee are eagerly awaiting your arrival. The program has taken shape and we have some very exciting presentations. Ryan Baker (Associate Professor of Cognitive Studies at Teachers College Columbia University) will be Keynote on Monday… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS 2016 Awards for Excellence in Learning Analytics – extended deadline The ASCILITE Learning Analytics SIG has extended the deadline for applications for the 2016 Awards for Excellence in Learning Analytics. The closing date for submissions is now Tuesday 4 October 2016. The LA-SIG Awards program recognises excellence in the practical application of LA… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS AJET Call for Papers: 2017 Special Issues The Australasian Journal for Educational Technology (AJET) is pleased to announce a call for papers for two Special Issues in 2017. Details on each of the issues are below. Focus of the Special Issue "Future Directions in TPCK/TPACK Research and Development" Building upon Shulman’s (1986; 1987)… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS Transforming Assessment (e-Assessment SIG) News: Next Session Topic: Transforming students through ePortfolio assessment Date & Time: 7 September, 7am UTC. You will find your local time here. Abstract: This session will demonstrate how ePortfolios can provide students with a holistic, scaffolded, cohesive and integrated learning experience. This represents a stronger preparation for their… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS ASCILITE Signs New International Cooperation Agreement with EDEN On 17 June 2016 ASCILITE and EDEN (European Distance & e-Learning Network) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of engaging in international activities and initiatives of mutual benefit such as promoting each other’s undertakings and supporting each other in facilitating the enhancement of… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS AJET Appoints New Lead and Associate Editors The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET) is a highly ranked international open access journal. It is steered by three Lead Editors and a team of Associate Editors. The journal is also guided by a Management Committee and Editorial Board and supported by two copy editors.… Continue reading
