Shaping up

The 4th Plymouth e-Learning Conference 'Boundary Changes: Redefining Learning Spaces' is taking quickly shape. Today is the deadline for 150-300 word abstract submissions, and we have so far received almost 50 paper and workshop proposals. Scanning through the key themes and topics of the papers, I am very pleased with the diversity and scope they represent, but several people have already asked me for extensions to the deadline so they can submit their papers. So here it is: I'm extending the deadline until 12 December, so those who are struggling with time can still participate. Papers on Web 2.0, mobile technologies, e-portfolios, personal learning environments, visual media, software applications and digital pedagogy are all welcome - we are interested in papers on student and teacher experiences, societal issues, operational and institutional concerns, digital media. Check out all the themes of the conference on the call for papers site.

We only have 200 delegate places at the conference, and as I write this post 70 people have already registered. With the early bird deadline approaching, I'm anticipating a lot more over the next month, so if you are intending to come to the conference, you might need to get your skates on. Delegates from all over the UK, Germany, Poland, Ireland, Austria, Italy, Portugal and Russia have already registered as well as others from farther afield, including Pakistan, Iran and Australia. The 2009 Plymouth e-Learning Conference is shaping up to be a truly international event. So, go to the conference website and claim your place for what promises to be a very interesting and stimulating 2 days in April! I hope you will be able to join us.