Interested in attending TECH 2018 as a presenter? UNESCO-MGIEP have a variety of formats that you can submit your application for, across the five themes of the conference. Apply to present a Breakout Session, E-poster, Learning Zone, Maker Space or Mock Classroom.
Application Deadline:Â 1st August, 2018 (11:59 p.m. Indian Standard Time)
Eligible Countries:Â All
To Be Taken At (Country):Â Visakhapatnam, India
About the Award:Â Choose the mode which best suits your presentation:
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• Panel Discussion: A designated moderator, three or four panelists and an invigorating discussion for 60 minutes, followed by Q&A on a particular topic.
• Workshop: An engaging, hands-on session of 60 minutes, which is a personalized, in-depth exploration of a particular topic, engaging targeted small groups.
• Paper Presentation: A 60-minute session with three presenters. Each presenter will have 20 minutes to present an academic paper and answer any questions. A designated ‘discussant’, will stimulate discussion and conversation between the audience and the panellists.
• E-posters Exhibition: Informal digital presentations will engage the audience one-on-one, enabling open conversation with direct questions.
• Learning Zone: An informal classroom styled space to showcase a school project or a product related to educational technology. The space will provide the audience with a hands on experience coupled with short presentations about the topic.
• Maker Space: A lesson creation opportunity using digital pedagogy, with audience participation. Only one session per day, not exceeding 60 minutes (Requires pre-registration).
• Mock Classroom: A 60 minute session in a formal classroom setting with students and teachers from public and private schools. Not more than 30 persons will be. Only one classroom per day.
Submit Your Proposal: The application process requires interested individuals to complete and return the Application Form along with their presentations to [email protected]
Submission Guidelines:
- The title of the proposal should convey the exact topic and its content.
- A brief yet comprehensive description of your session, which covers the subject, objective and proposed outcome.
- The method you use to deliver your presentation must align with one of the session formats.
- Please also submit brief bios of the presenter and co-presenter.
Type:Â Conference, Call for Papers
Eligibility: TECH intends to bring together educators, education researchers, neuroscientists, edtech specialists, policy makers, students, gaming experts, curriculum designers, young social entrepreneurs, technology experts and futurists who can help build, share, enhance and deliver Digital Pedagogies for Peaceful and Sustainable Societies.
Apply now if you have something to say in the following areas:
- Digital Games, pedagogies and assessments
- Fostering Social and Emotional Learning
- Multimodal digital platforms for Design Thinking and systems approach to learning
- Artificial Intelligence in learning
- Augmented and virtual reality as digital pedagogies
Number of Awards:Â Not specified
Value of Award:Â Financial assistance may be available for select candidates from developing countries
Duration of Program:November 15 – 17, 2018
How to Apply: The application process requires interested individuals to complete and return the Application Form along with their presentations to [email protected] by 1 August 2018
- The title of the proposal should convey the exact topic and its content.
- A brief yet detailed description of your session covering the subject, objective and proposed outcome.
- The method you use to deliver your presentation must align with one of the session formats
- Please also submit a brief bio of the presenter and co-presenter.
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Award Providers:The conference will be jointly organised by UNESCO MGIEP and the Government of Andhra Pradesh and supported by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Prospective sponsors and Knowledge Partner of the event include Microsoft, Ubisoft, Unity Technologies, Samsung, HP, Tata Trusts, ISTE
and AFS.
