2019 AULC: 2019 AU Learning Conference Radisson Edmonton South Edmonton, Canada, September 27-28, 2019 |
| Conference website | http://learningconference.athabascau.ca |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2019aulc |
| Abstract registration deadline | September 16, 2019 |
| Submission deadline | September 17, 2019 |
Athabasca University's Imagine Learning Framework asks all of us at AU to reconsider the future of digital learning and calls on us to set new standards for an Integrated Learning Environment -- a learning environment built for lifelong learning partnerships with learners, one that designs for accessibility from the start, one that supports relationships, communities, collaboration and connection.
It is from this starting point that we invite submissions to this year's Athabasca University Learning Conference to be held September 27 and 28. The theme for the conference is Disruptive Transformation. Through this theme, we are excited to hear about your research, ideas, examples and in progress initiatives -- big and small -- that continue our transformation of digital learning.
As of 12 Sep 2019, review results of all submissions have been emailed to the corresponding author(s).
NOTE: This conference is designed exclusively for the Faculty and Staff of Athabasca University, Canada, and submissions are invited only from this community.
Submission Guidelines
The length of presentations will depend on the number of submissions.
Please submit an abstract of 100-150 words, along with a statement of which track and which presentation format you prefer.
The following presentation modes are available:
- Reporting of original research
- Panel discussions or roundtables
- Breakout or workshop sessions
- Poster sessions
List of Themes and Topics
The following themes target key areas of research, teaching, and service at Athabasca University:
- Theme 1: Modernized learning environment : Enables learners to create, plan, track, and share their unique learning pathways – possible topics include, learning analytics (with LMS and other datasets); peer-evaluation; self-regulation and grit; managing learner groups; learning-enhancing tools (sentiment measurements from student forum postings); learning pathways and instructional technologies (e.g., blockchains of learner interactions); learner privacy; ethics for research using student-oriented data; academic integrity; micro-credentialing; disruptive pedagogy; efficient and effective feedback on assignments; addressing students in crisis; promoting learner retention and persistence; procedures for appealing marks; and tutor service standards.
- Theme 2: Course Design Processes : Course and learning content design process in conjunction with a modernized production process to support an integrated, innovative digital learning experience responsive to Learning Framework principles and emergent pedagogical needs - possible topics include, immersive learning; competency-based learning; multi-modal instruction; designing for open-data, open-science, and open-research; open pedagogy (e.g., allow students to be a part of content creation, compilation of student annotations); learning design; competency-based learning; and industry alignment of learning outcomes.
- Theme 3: Learning Technologies : Technologies that improve the accuracy and timeliness of responses to learner queries and enhance student learning experience – possible topics include, learner feedback and remediation; student query analyses, automated query response, query response analysis, and query prediction; proactive competency targets (e.g., knowledge space theory); data analytics, data visualization and performance prediction; metacognition and online learning; blended online learning; virtual reality, augmented reality, synthetic learning environments; and auto-marking and MOOCs.
- Theme 4: Universal Design : Adoption of a proactive approach to design of content that is accessible to all students through adoption of standards and development of an enterprise-wide system to monitor, evaluate and remediate inaccessible courses, websites, procurement and face to face practices, as well as update information and training provided to AU staff and students – possible topics include, inclusive content and inclusive study activities; universal design for learning; assistive technology; and inclusive assessment
- Theme 5: Learning Outcomes : Institutional Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan, including institutional-level program learning outcomes aligned with Learning Framework, mapped to program-level outcomes, and tied to annual program-level improvement plans – possible topics include, academic analytics; competency mapping; institutional assessment; data governance and data stewardship; professional development for tutors and coordinators; digital technology literacy; using new media/video/social media in distance education; future of online learning; scalability and sustainability of AU programs; and lean and agile methods for institutional deployment of technologies.
Committees
Conference Chair
- Dr Alain May
Program Committee
- Dr Vivekanandan Kumar
- Dr Sandra Law
Sponsorship committee
- Dr Paul Heubener
- Houda Trabelsi
- Dr Alain May
Venue committee
- Houda Trabelsi
- Dr Jason Ponto
Volunteer committee
- Jill Calliou
- Dr Jason Ponto
Communications committee
- Glynnis Lieb
- Tatiana Penconek
Invited Speakers
- Speaker 1
- Speaker 2
- Closing Plenary - Dr Matthew Prineas, Provost and VP Academic, AU
Venue & Travel
The conference will be held in the BALLROOM and the TWO BREAKOUT ROOMS at the
RADISSON HOTEL EDMONTON SOUTH
4440 GATEWAY BLVD
EDMONTON AB T6H 5C2
For Bus schedule details, please visit http://learningconference.athabascau.ca/schedule/bus.php
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to vivek@athabascau.ca