Paphos, Cyprus 2014

International Association of Researchers of iPad use in Higher Education, presents Challenging the boundaries of learning and teaching in HE - www.ipadsinhe.org

IHE 2014: First International Conference on the use of iPads in Higher Education

Co-hosts

Networked Learning Technologies in Art and Design, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus, and Centre for Pedagogic Arts-based Research, Falmouth University, Cornwall, UK

Dates: 20-22 March 2014 About

IHE is the worlds first international research conference about iPad use in Higher Education (HE). You are invited to join scholars, learning technologists and practitioners from across the globe to share insights into teaching practice and student learning in an interdisciplinary and collaborative interchange of experience. The conference seeks to provide a common forum for the varied forms of research on the use of iPads HE, and to explore innovative models of learning using the iPad. The iPad computer tablet is described as a category-defining phenomenon, a game-changer and a transformative experience. Increasingly, many higher education (HE) institutions around the world are embedding the use of iPads in teaching and learning. Yet, despite the prevalence of the iPad in comparison to other tablets both in the market and in educational institutions, there is a noticeable shortage of research on the use of this tablet in HE. The main aim of the 1st international conference is to encourage research, debate, reflection and exchange of ideas on the use of iPads in HE. The theme is broad to encourage contributions from a variety of disciplines and to bring together researchers and academics from a wide spectrum of HE fields and educational practices.

Themes

The list of proposed themes outlined below is indicative of the submissions that will be considered, but does not restrict them: Pedagogic issues and use of iPads in HE iPad use for different learning modes iPads and mobile learning iPads versus other tablets in HE iPads and collaborative Project-based and context-based learning Research on the instructional use of iPads in HE iPads and ubiquitous learning iPads and informal learning The use of iPads in different HE disciplines Instructional innovations with iPads in HE iPadagogy and the paperless class iPads usability and learning in HE iPads and learning disabilities in HE BYOD and iPads

Assessing educational apps for the iPad Strategy and institutional process issues around iPad use Developing an iPad strategy for HE iPads and faculty professional development All formats, styles and methods of research are welcome and encouraged e.g. action research, case studies, pilot studies, experiments, etc.

Papers

We invite full papers from a range of disciplines that elucidate innovative research using iPads in Higher Education. Papers should be 5000-6000 words in length including bibliography and abstract and must be submitted by 8 July 2013. Authors of accepted papers will be given a one-month window for revisions (7 October 4 November 2013). The selection process will be subject to a double blind review process by an international team of academics. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format, double spaced in Arial 12 point and should follow the APA version 5 style of referencing. The cover sheet should include title of paper, corresponding author(s) name(s) and surname(s), university/organisation and contact details. Details on how to submit the papers, will be announced soon and made available on this website.

Poster presentations

Posters are welcome about work-in-progress, initial research, projects in early stages or practice case studies. Posters should be a maximum of A2 in format.

Formats and styles of presentation

We welcome a range of interactive presentation styles, besides the traditional paper. Participants will be encouraged to offer workshop-style sessions, debates and visually innovative sessions. Presenters will have 20 minutes (plus 10 minutes Q & A so a total of 30 minutes per paper) to deliver papers, and 60 minutes for workshops.

Key Dates

March 2013: Call for papers released 8 July 2013: Deadline for submission of full papers and poster abstracts 7 October 2013: Notification of acceptance of full papers and posters 4 November 2013: Deadline for revised paper submission 31 January 2014: Early registration deadline 20-22 March 2014: IHE 2014, Paphos

Fees

The expenses of attending the conference (travel, accommodation and conference fee) are the responsibility of the author(s) or presenter(s) of accepted papers. Registration fees will be announced in due course.

Contact

For more information, please contact Stefania Savva, stefania.savva@cut.ac.cy Please check the conference website for regular updates: www.ipadsinhe.org March 2013