Continuing the pattern used in previous ASCILITE Conferences, workshops will be run on Sunday 4 December, preceding the formal opening of the Conference. The workshops constitute the Conference's most direct contribution towards staff development and professional development in educational technology and related topics. In many cases the workshops are derived from staff development activities conducted previously at the presenters' own institutions. Workshops enable participants to work with experts in specific areas to acquire knowledge, enhance skills and develop broader perspectives. These are not research presentations, although some workshops may include topics in research skills and techniques. Workshops are longer sessions, typically half day or full day, to enable detailed discussion and interactive consideration of substantial topics and issues.

Workshop presenters may choose from a variety of classroom facilities for their sessions. These facilities include small lecture rooms (with typical AV facilities), tutorial rooms (with OHP, DVD, VHS, TV), and computer labs (PC and Macintosh with one of the computers connected to a projector).

Workshop proposals should be no longer than three pages (or 1,500 words), using the same specifications of format as given for full and concise papers, but there is an earlier closing date, 9 July. Proposals will be considered by the full Committee upon recommendation from the Program Committee, and advice to proposers will be sent by 1 August. Proposals should include the following information:

• Length of workshop (specify half-day or full-day).
• Facilities required.
• Intended audience and degree of expertise required by workshop participants.
• Clear statement of the objectives of the workshop.
• A detailed description of the workshop format including activities workshop participants will be expected to engage in.
• A list of previous presentations (if any) of the workshop and website or publication references (if any). Optionally, the proposers may nominate one or two referees whom the Committee may contact.
• A summary of the workshop presenter's qualifications.