TALE 2014

Extended Deadline: 20 September 2014

Overview
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The aim of TALE is to provide a forum for academicians and professionals from various educational fields and with cross-disciplinary interests to network, share knowledge and engage in dialogue around the theme of fostering innovation and excellence in engineering education. To this end, both research and practice-oriented papers are invited that encompass all aspects of education in the engineering fields (including computing, computer science, information technology and cognate disciplines). The conference features traditional paper presentations, workshops, as well as keynotes by renowned educational experts and authorities.


Conference Topics
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Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Academic Staff/Faculty Development
Accreditation and Quality Assurance
Assessment and Evaluation
Online/E-Learning and Blended Learning
Capstone Projects
Computer-Based Learning and Courseware Technologies
Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
Curriculum Design
Distance, Open and Flexible Education
Educational Games and Simulations
Educational Policy, Leadership and Administration
Entrepreneurship Programs
Ethical and Social Justice Issues (e.g., Access, Equity)
Gender and Diversity
Generic Skills (e.g., Communications, Teamwork)
Industry Linkages and Partnerships
Instructional Design
Interdisciplinary Teaching Approaches
Introductory Engineering and Computing Courses
K–12 Initiatives and Partnerships
Laboratory Experiences (On-Campus and Remote)
Learning Analytics
Learning Management Systems
Marketing and Outreach for Engineering Programs
Mobile Learning
Open Educational Resources
Research Training (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Service Learning
Work-Based and Work-Integrated Education


Presentation Formats
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Proposals for participation in TALE 2014 can be submitted in the formats listed below. Each of these formats is described in detail on the conference website.

Papers: full paper
Papers: work-in-progress (WIP)
Special Sessions
Panels
Workshops


Paper categories
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TALE welcomes full papers up to eight-pages and work-in-progress papers up to four-pages that address the broad tracks of (1) innovative practice, (2) research-to-practice, and (3) research. Work-in-progress papers are typically in areas where it is understood the work is in an early or intermediate stage and authors are seeking feedback from the community. Additional information may be found on the TALE 2014 Web site.


Contact
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Craig Watterson
Victoria University of Wellington
Email: craig.watterson@vuw.ac.nz

Hai-Ning Liang
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Email: haining.liang@xjtlu.edu.cn