ASCILITE NEWS

CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING

CALL FOR PAPERS CLOSES 22 JUNE,
PLEASE GET YOUR PAPERS IN SOON
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CALL FOR REVIEWERS.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE TO REVIEW PAPERS FOR THE CONFERENCE THROUGH A DOUBLE BLIND PEER REVIEW PROCESS.

ASCILITE Spring into Excellence Research School 2025

We are very happy to announce that the 2025 ASCILITE Spring into Excellence Research School will be held at Torrens University, Brisbane campus, Fortitude Valley (90 Bowen Tce, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006)

Dates: 2-4 September 2025 (Tuesday lunch time through to Thursday Lunchtime)
Cost: $650 (members), $800 (non-members – includes 12 months membership)

More information about the Research School can be found here.

Sue Gregory
Research school lead

Designing Spaces for Connection: Evolving Insights from CONNECTspace

Date: Monday 16 June 2025
Time: 11am – 12pm (AEST)

Registration for webinar: here
Join Zoom Meeting: here

Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring the latest insights from the 2024 ASCILITE Best Full Paper Award-winning research, Mediating connection at scale through space design: The University of Sydney Business School CONNECTspace. Building on the December conference presentation, this webinar will provide new data, fresh perspectives, and deeper analysis on how intentional space design fosters student engagement and connection at scale. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Professor Peter Bryant and gain practical takeaways for designing learning environments that support belonging and collaboration.

Kwong Nui Sim, Karine Cosgrove
ASCILITE Webinar leads

Learning Design SIG & CMP Webinar: Introduction to Research for Third Space Professionals

The CMP-LD SIG Research Mentoring Program is conducting 1st of five webinars for third-space professionals involved in the research mentoring program. LD SIG decided to open it for the entire ASCILITE community. Please register to attend the webinars.

Date: Friday 13 June
Time: from 12 pm AEST | 2pm NZT
Presenter/s: Dr Camille Dickson Dean, Dr Richard Lai, Associate Professor Leanne Ngo, and Dr Kashmira Dave

Led by a leading academic in educational research methodologies, this session will focus on formulating research questions, selecting appropriate methodologies, and addressing unique challenges faced in the Third Space. Participants will take away an appreciation of the various types of research initiatives and projects available.

Kashmira Dave, Leanne Ngo, Keith Heggart, Kate Mitchell
LD-SIG leads

ASCILITE / HERDSA joint Webinar: Plugged In & Switched On: AI-Powered Possibilities for Online Engagement in Higher Education

Date: Thursday 26 June
Time: from12 AEST | 2pm NZDT
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the higher education landscape, its potential to transform online student engagement is both exciting and complex. This thought-provoking webinar, presented by HERDSA’s Online Engagement Special Interest Group (SIG) in collaboration with ASCILITE, brings together an AI specialist (Professor Michael Cowling, ASCILITE President), an expert in online higher education (Professor Kate Ames, ACODE President) and a voice from a “middle-ground” position, someone who bridges both worlds (Professor Jason Lodge, Professor of Educational Psychology; Principal Practitioner, Generative AI, Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation at The University of Queensland). Together, the panel will explore how AI tools can support peer interaction, group work, community building, and inclusive participation. From AI-supported discussion prompts to dynamic learning networks, the panel will offer practical insights and critical perspectives on designing more connected and engaging online experiences in higher education. Expect a lively discussion! (And yes—this abstract got a little help from AI. We’re living the topic!)

TELedvisors SIG WA Meetup – Meeting the challenge of AI and assessment

Date: Friday 11 July 2025
Time: 9am – 12:30pm
Venue: ECU Mt Lawley, Perth, WA
Register here

It’s a challenging time for assessment in higher education, and third space practitioners are right in the middle of the action. Connect with colleagues at this free, in-person event featuring pecha kuchas, discussion, and networking over light lunch to share practical experiences of adapting to generative AI, across learning design, managing integrity issues, and integrating new technologies. Designed for technology-enhanced learning professionals including those in learning design, academic integrity, edtech, student support, and academic development.

Limited places available – register and consider presenting a pecha kucha (proposals due 16 June 2025).

Colin Simpson, Wendy Taleo, Penny Wheeler
TELedvisor leads

Final Reminder – Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the role of Associate Editor for AJET

Due date: 13th June 2025

We invite applications for new Associate Editors to join the existing editorial team of the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET). Associate Editors work with the Lead Editors to oversee the article review process and other work of the journal. This is a global call. EOIs from Associate Editors in all regions, including outside of Australasia are welcome. We are looking for experienced educational technology researchers with a well-established track record of high quality journal publications, preferably in the field of educational technologies in post-school contexts; a strong track record of reviewing articles for journals, preferably educational technology journals; excellent English language written communication skills; knowledgeable of a range of research methods; and with the time and commitment to dedicate to the role of an Associate Editor.

For further information on how to submit an expression of interest visit our webpage here.

Linda Corrin, Feifei Han, Henk Huijser, Chris Deneen
AJET lead editors

ASCILITE member discount for the 2nd AI in Education Conference

The 2nd AI in Education Conference, taking place from 19 to 21 August 2025 in Sydney, will bring together leading educators, visionaries, and technologists to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence across all levels of education. Set in a city recognized for its commitment to innovation, this three-day event invites participants to reimagine the future of education through the power of AI, creating more adaptive, responsive, and forward-thinking learning environments.

Attendees will gain valuable insights from trailblazing experts driving AI integration in schools and universities. The program features keynote addresses, panel discussions, and practical case studies showcasing how AI is enhancing curriculum design, assessment, and learner engagement from early childhood to higher education. This is a unique opportunity to connect with the brightest minds in the field and contribute to shaping the next generation of education.

Early Bird registration is now available!

For the ASCILITE Member discount (5%) promo-code email the secretariat

We look forward to welcoming you at the 2nd AI in Education Conference and witnessing the impact of AI on the future of education together. Visit the website for more details

OTHER NEWS

Call for papers: Special issue on active learning and Generative AI in higher education

Active Learning in Higher Education invites submissions for a special issue ‘Active Learning and Generative AI in Higher Education: Advancing Theory, Practice and Empirical Research’.

This issue seeks high-quality papers that explore how Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is reshaping active learning in and across higher education. Submissions should offer robust theoretical or empirical contributions, with a clear grounding in active learning literature. Areas of interest include:

Critical analysis of how Gen AI is reshaping teaching and learning dynamics;
Research into student and educator literacies with Gen AI in active learning settings;
Studies that link Gen AI-supported active learning to assessment, inclusion and ethical considerations.

Submit a 500-word abstract outlining the context, aim, research questions, methodology and contribution. Abstracts should be sent with a cover letter to the Special Issue editors.

View the full call for papers: here

Call for chapters for an open access edited Volume: Generative AI-Enhanced Research: Ethical, Practical, and Transformative Approaches.

This book aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers, academics, and students on the use of generative AI-enhanced research tools throughout the research process. With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into research methodologies, there is an urgent need to explore both the practical benefits and the ethical challenges associated with these tools. The book will provide critical insights, practical guidance, and ethical reflections on the use of generative AI in research and how AI is reshaping the way research is conceptualized, conducted, and published. By offering perspectives from experienced researchers and early-career scholars alike, this edited volume will serve as a key reference for navigating AI use within academic research.

For further information and submission go to the Submission Portal

30th ICDE World Conference 2025

Register now for the 30th ICDE World Conference 2025!

Date: 10-13 November 2025

The 30th ICDE World Conference 2025 will gather hundreds of global educators, researchers, and innovators under the theme: “Ako: Exchanging ideas for inclusive, scalable and sustainable education.”

Hosted by Open Polytechnic of New Zealand and Massey University, the program includes inspiring keynote speakers, engaging workshops, networking opportunities, and an exciting pre-conference day on 10 November.

The ICDE World Conference has been a key global gathering since 1938. It is widely recognised as the leading international event for open and distance education, attracting hundreds of participants from all around the world.

Join us at this truly global event – now is the time to register and start planning your trip to beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand. Register here.