CALL FOR PAPERS

ALICE 2011: International Workshop on Adaptive Learning via Interactive, Collaborative and Emotional approaches

Supported and organized by the FP7 European Project ALICE
http://www.aliceproject.eu/

In conjunction with the INCOS 2011: Third International Conference on Networking and Collaborative Systems
(http://voyager.ce.fit.ac.jp/~incos2011)

November 30 - December 2, 2011
Fukuoka, Japan

IMPORTANT DATES:

Submission deadline: ***June 30, 2011***
Notification of acceptance: July 31, 2011
Camera-Ready Submission: September 15, 2011
Registration: September 15, 2011
Workshop and INCoS main Conference: November 30 - December 2, 2011

WORKSHOP CHAIRS

Santi Caballe, Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
Nicola Capuano, University of Salerno, Italy

SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

Despite a great potential and some initial successes, e-learning systems do not yet have the impact that many believe is possible. Moreover, the gap seems to be increasing because of the greater expectations of the current generation (Digital Natives) who have grown up with modern technology. There are also more general problems. In particular, an over-emphasis on cost effectiveness has meant that content is often not as strong as it needs to be and this deficiency has contributed to a lack of user engagement and some high attrition rates. Studies have consistently highlighted the important relationship between engagement and learning, with students who are highly motivated being more likely to engage in the learning process.

The international workshop ALICE 2011 aims at providing a forum for innovative adaptive e-learning combining personalization, collaboration and simulation aspects within an affective/emotional based approach able to contribute to the overcoming of the quoted limitations of current e-learning systems and content. Special emphasis is given to environments that are interactive, challenging and context aware while enabling learners’ demand of empowerment, social identity, and authentic learning experience.

The expected contributions should be able to effectively involve learners in educational, cultural and informative activities. Empirical results from real users in real learning and training settings will be very valuable in order to evaluate and discuss the impact of the proposed innovative features. Academic researchers, professionals and practitioners are invited to exchange their experiences and ideas about problems and solutions related to the design, development and use of advanced and innovative learning systems and applications. Researchers can report their ideas, models, designs and experiences on the proposed topics.

TOPICS OF INTEREST

The main topics of interest within the scope of advances and innovative e-Learning systems include, but are not limited to:

- Live and Virtualized Collaboration (CSCL Approaches)
- Affective and Emotional Approaches
- Simulation and Serious Games
- New Forms of e-Assessment
- Storytelling
- Adaptive Technologies

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Saverio Salerno, University of Salerno, Italy
Anna Pierri, Modelli Matematici e Applicazioni S.r.l., Italy
Thanasis Daradoumis, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
Christian Gütl, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Sara de Freitas, Coventry University, UK
Angel Juan, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
Jordi Conesa, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
Josep Prieto, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
David Gañan, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
Nestor Mora, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
Jose Mangione, University of Salerno, Italy
Gerardo Iovane, University of Salerno, Italy
Germano Ingenito, University of Salerno, Italy
Panagiotis Petridis, Coventry University, UK
Ian Dunwell, Coventry University, UK
Nick Scerbakov, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Martin Ebner, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Margit Höfler, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Mohammad Smadi, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Marcello Rosciano, Modelli Matematici e Applicazioni S.r.l., Italy
Francesco Zurolo, Modelli Matematici e Applicazioni S.r.l., Italy
Sergio Miranda, Modelli Matematici e Applicazioni S.r.l., Italy
Mihalis Feidakis, University of the Aegean, Greece
Maria Kordaki, University of the Aegean, Greece
Luis Casillas, University of Guadalajara, Mexico

PAST EVENTS (in conjunction with)

INCoS 2010: Tutorial on Intelligent Tools for Networking and Collaborative Learning, Thessaloniki, Greece.

CISIS 2009: International Track on Complex Intelligent Techniques for E-Learning (CITEL 2009), Fukuoka, Japan.

CISIS 2008: International Workshop on Collaborative e-Learning Systems and Applications (CESA 2008), Barcelona, Spain.

PAPER PRESENTATION

Regular Papers, Oral Presentations and Posters.

INTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS

The manuscripts should closely reflect the final paper as it will appear in the Proceedings, which will be maximum 6 pages in IEEE double column format. Please format your paper, as described in the IEEE Computer Society Press Proceedings Author Guidelines where you can find instructions (Word, PDF, Postscript).

See further details at main conference web site of INCOS 2011: http://voyager.ce.fit.ac.jp/~incos2011

PUBLICATION

All accepted papers (presented orally or as a poster) with paid registration will be included in the Proceedings of INCOS 2011. ALICE 2011 papers will be published by IEEE Computer Society. After the conference, selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their papers for inclusion in related journals and books (to be announced).

Submission implies the willingness of at least one of the authors to register and present the paper.

SUBMISSIONS

The submission site for INCOS-2011 and all workshops is found at http://voyager.ce.fit.ac.jp/~incos2011/submission.html

The file format of the initial submissions and final accepted papers should be PDF. In order to proceed with the submission, please use the submission system of INCOS 2011.

CONTACT

Santi Caballe, Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
scaballe@uoc.edu

Nicola Capuano, University of Salerno, Italy
ncapuano@unisa.it

http://www.aliceproject.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53:titolo-news&catid=1:ultime&Itemid=48