[Yr7-10it] ACEC Annual Conference

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Australian Council for Computers in Education
Annual Conference (ACEC08) <www.acec2008.info>
Canberra: 29th September - 2nd October

 * Extension of Time for Refereed Paper Abstracts *

Abstracts for Refereed Papers are now due by January 14, 2008. Final
papers are then due by February 29, 2008. Don't miss out! Be part of the
Digital Education Revolution at ACEC'08.

-- Marg forwards ..

> From: Ian Webb [ian.webb at ozemail.com.au]
> Sent: Wednesday, 9 January 2008 12:00 PM
> Subject: ACEC'08 Update

Dear Colleague

Welcome to the new year. I hope you had a safe and happy holiday season.

The conference committee is working hard to make ACEC'08 the most exciting
and professionally rewarding conference yet. Apologies for any cross
postings of this email.

Keynote Speakers
The conference organising committee are pleased to announce the following
as keynote speakers. The third keynote will be notified in the near future.

Keith Krueger
Keith is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN-www.cosn.org),
a national nonprofit organisation based in Washington DC that serves as
the voice of K-12 technology leaders ..

Liz Murphy
Liz is an Australian based reporter, editor, producer and researcher
http://researchandmedia.ning.com/profile/lmurphy. She works as a private
consultant with a focus on global web-based communications producing live
online global events, streaming real time audio, video and presentation
material with presenters discussing topics/issues and interacting with
audiences across the globe. As well Liz designs and produces media rich
websites, sets up online radio stations and develops online exhibitions.

Dates for Submission of Presentation Abstracts/Proposals

Many thanks for those who have already submitted abstracts/proposals for 
presentations. A reminder of the submission timetable:

January 14 - due date for the submission of refereed paper abstracts
February 29 - due date for full papers (both refereed and non-refereed),
due date for proposals for workshops, panels and symposia
March 31 - due date for poster session proposals

Conference Registration Brochure
The conference registration brochure will be available from the end of
January. It will be posted on the website for downloading and emailed out
to all who have registered interest in ACEC'08.

For further information about ACEC'08 visit the conference website at
<http://www.acec2008.info> or email: enquiries at acec2008.info

Ian Webb
On behalf of the ACEC'08 Organising Committee
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Cheers ACEC 08
Stephen Loosley
Member, Victorian
Institute of Teaching