September 11 & 12, 2025

• About
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• Scope
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• Presentation Types
• Online Presentation
• About SITE
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

SITE interactive is a place to come together and build a community of collaboration and cooperation in educational technology through purposeful conversations across the broad spectrum of issues in today’s educational landscape.  This is not a traditional conference but is instead an online opportunity to discuss ideas across curricula, pedagogy and technology with other scholars, students, and practitioners in education.  It’s digital dialogue with purpose.

SITE Interactive welcomes graduate students, K12 teachers, administrators, professors, and more to engage with each other and elevate our current conversations around educational technology.  Network with others dedicated to the integration of digital tools, building research and teaching connections, developing lines of inquiry, and come away revitalized for further research and teaching agendas.

SITE Interactive allows us to shed ourselves of the trappings of the slide deck and instead focus on the personal interactions that lead to great ideas – and evolve them further. Existing at the intersection of technology, curriculum, pedagogy, and context – SITE interactive invites you to come join the conversation!

We would like to highlight the numerous benefits of attending the SITE Interactive specifically tailored:

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
This conversational conference offers an invaluable context for you to engage with other graduate students, as well as leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field. It provides a unique opportunity to talk about your interests, gain valuable feedback, and explore potential collaborations with professionals who share your interests. The conference’s emphasis on collaboration and interactive sessions encourages meaningful networking and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to build connections and expand your professional network. Join us to enrich your graduate studies through democratic dialogue, and embark on a rewarding journey of growth and learning online.

FOR TEACHERS
By participating in SITE Interactive, you will have the opportunity to engage in a rewarding conversation with a diverse community of educators, researchers, and technology experts, all focused on enhancing instructional practices through technology. The conversational platform offers a space for you to share your own experiences, innovative teaching strategies, and best practices with a global audience. Attendees will gain valuable insights from theme conversations, and panel discussions, providing inspiration and fresh ideas to implement in your classrooms. The collaborative environment encourages meaningful dialogue, allowing you to connect with like-minded professionals, expand your professional network, and establish long-lasting partnerships. Moreover, SITE Interactive will expose you to the latest thinking about technological advancements and educational tools, empowering you to create engaging and impactful learning experiences for your students. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain new perspectives, discover innovative approaches, and enhance your teaching practices.

FOR HIGHER EDUCATORS

The SITE Interactive conversation is meant to benefit both early career and late career faculty in higher education. This conference offers a unique platform for you to engage with fellow educators, researchers, and professionals from around the world. It provides an excellent opportunity to share your research thoughts and expertise while receiving valuable feedback from a supportive community of peers. Participating in themed conversations and collaboration activities helps expand your knowledge, challenge your thinking, and inspire innovative approaches in your teaching and research. The conference’s emphasis on collaboration and networking will enable you to forge connections with colleagues, establish collaborative partnerships, and explore potential interdisciplinary collaborations. Additionally, SITE Interactive will expose you to cutting-edge trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in educational technology and teacher education. Whether you are an early career faculty member seeking mentorship and guidance or a late career faculty member looking to share your wisdom and contribute to the field, this conference offers a valuable platform for professional growth, knowledge exchange, and advancing your career.

CONFERENCE DATES

• September 11th from 2PM EDT to 6PM EDT
• September 12th from 10AM EDT to 2PM EDT

SCOPE

SITE Interactive invites proposals for conversations from introductory through advanced levels on topics related to the lived experiences of using digital technology in teacher education – improving instruction, furthering curricular considerations, and mentoring others towards infused experiences.  Specifically SITE Interactive would like to hear about your lived experiences with:

• In-person, online, and/or blended learning environments
• Undergraduate and graduate preservice and in-service teacher education
• Faculty & staff professional development
• K-12 and higher education
• Policy development and reform
• Curricular innovation and development

Proposals should focus on engaging in a conversation about how best to improve practice in innovative ways.

THEMES/TOPICS

1. Decolonized, Inclusive, and Empowering: The role of Educational Technology
   • Education is socially constructed and, as such, has the potential to improve and reflect society. What power structures drive education? How does that power gain influence in education? How does power leverage educational technology to impact education? How can power be inclusive in educational arenas? How can education be used to scrutinize, broaden, and change existing powers, including their decolonization? How can education, particularly through education technology, empower learners to speak to power and transform it? This theme invites critical inquiry into the relationship between power and education, with particular attention to the role of educational technology in shaping, challenging, and transforming societal structures. Submissions should engage with questions of influence, equity, and resistance—exploring how power operates in educational systems, how it can be made more inclusive, and how learners and educators might use technology to question, redistribute, or decolonize that power. Emphasis will be placed on contributions that address these dynamics through the lenses of social justice, critical pedagogy, and transformative action.
2. The Big Picture: Educational Technology Policy, Ethics, and Big Data
   • As new advances are made in educational technology, our field needs both scholars and practitioners who can lead the way in monitoring how policy, ethics, and big data impact society. Learning management systems, educational apps, attendance and behavior tracking all integrate into our educational systems with digital tools. How do educators and leaders select and utilize these programs? What considerations do we all need to take to ensure our faculty, students, families, and institutions are safe? How should analytic data be monitored? Who should have control over what data is collected and who has access to that data? What inequities can big data surface, address, or exacerbate and how do policies need to consider the implications of its collection/use? This theme will explore any and all of these questions with a focus on communication, advocacy, and ethical decision-making. Submissions should focus on the potential societal impact of practices related to educational technology policy, ethics, and big data.
3. Frontier Technologies: XR, AI, Makerspace, and More
   • Frontier technologies have the potential to support learning and teaching in a variety of content areas and contexts. What are the advantages and challenges of integrating emergent technologies? What considerations need to be made related to cognitive load with XR? What are some pedagogical considerations that can be suggested by an empirical study? What technology integration framework works best? What frameworks are needed? What work has been done with frontier technologies informing future practices of teaching and learning?  What are some learning gains in using makerspaces? What critical questions come to mind when dealing with AI? How is the use of AR/VR helpful in teacher preparation? What are some accessibility and technical issues to be aware of? The possibilities are endless with frontier technologies. Submissions should focus on how frontier technologies are used with learners.  Share in a discussion of the future of education technology and discuss the next frontier of learning.
4. Developing the Profession: Growing in Leadership, Academia, and Teaching Practice
   • The theme of “Developing the Profession: Growing in Leadership, Academic, and Infusion” centers on the nurturing and mentorship of emerging scholars and established professionals who are launching or evolving their careers in the academy and in educational practice. Inherent in this theme is the critical importance of leadership at all levels of education—both formal and informal—and the collaborative efforts needed to infuse educational technology in ways that support inclusive and innovative learning environments. Submissions should focus on professional growth, leadership development, mentoring practices, and the integration of educational technology into teaching, research, and service. Contributions that discuss best practices or emergent ideas, critical reflections, or research-driven strategies for thriving in academic and professional spaces are welcome.

SUBMISSION & PRESENTATION TYPES

ABSTRACTS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR ALL PROPOSALS!

The focus of SITE Interactive is on Purposeful Conversations in Educational Technology and the big questions that guide our research, teaching, and professional endeavors. The purpose is to highlight the connections across paper ideas. There are three types of sessions. (Please identify which type of conversation you are proposing in your abstract.)   

• Catalyst Conversations: This is your opportunity to share your ongoing projects and big questions with other conference attendees. If you are seeking guidance, feedback, or collaboration on an ongoing project – these sessions are for you! 
• Emergent Conversations: This is your opportunity to initiate or find fertile ground to start a project, or research agenda surrounding questions you are starting to ask. If you are seeking guidance, feedback, or collaboration on a new project – these sessions are for you!
• Collaborative Conversations: This is a way to share the efforts of larger ongoing collaborative projects with multiple researchers, gaining attention and receiving valuable feedback

Abstract – Write a 550 words minimum– up to 2 pages maximum, proposal abstract.
In the abstract detail:

• Describe the conversation you intend to engage
• Identify the intended audience 
• Explain how it connects to the selected Theme/Topic
• List conversational questions. Conversational questions are 2 to 3 questions essential and relevant to your selected Theme/Topic and the conversation you wish to engage with your peers at SITE Interactive.   

*Abstract submissions are required to be entered in BOTH the abstract field of the submission form AND uploaded in .docx format as a ‘proposal file’ for review. 

Review – All abstracts will be reviewed for acceptance through a peer review process. Accepted abstracts will be invited to join the conversation. 

The Conference Review Policy requires that each abstract proposal be peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers for inclusion in the conference program.

Acceptance– After notification of a proposal acceptance one author must confirm by registering by the Confirmation Deadline.

*Visuals, Questions, and other media can be used during the conversation, but the focus is on dialog with peers and not direct presentation of research or ideas. 

After submitting your proposal by the deadline, use the menu at Submission and select “Add Files to Submission” to upload your PowerPoint file in PPT or PPTX format (without audio or video). Also, at least one author must confirm by registering by the Confirmation Deadline.

ONLINE PRESENTATION

SITE Interactive 2025 brings a new approach to conferences. An approach that focuses on works-in-progress and questions related to professional practices of any kind in educational technology and teacher education – research, teaching, design, service, promotion and tenure, funding, etc. SITE Interactive is a conference for people to come together to share and/or discover opportunities for collaboration. It is a conference for interacting more deeply with those who share your professional interests.

Each hour, 2-3 presentations will introduce their topic and discuss and collaborate. Presentations will be scheduled with similar topics.

The online format of the conference will allow participation by those who otherwise would be unable to attend due to funding, time constraints, or travel restrictions while still providing the same validity (publication, certification, etc.) as the traditional face-to-face conference. The online format will also provide additional opportunities to interact with session presenters and participants.

MORE ABOUT SITE

SITE is a society of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).SITE, known as the ‘The Friendly Society’, is unique as the only organization which has as its sole focus the integration of instructional technologies into teacher education programs. SITE promotes the development and dissemination of theoretical knowledge, conceptual research, and professional practice knowledge through conferences, books, projects, and the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE). Learn More »

SITE is unique as the only organization which has as its sole focus the integration of instructional technologies into teacher education programs. SITE promotes the development and dissemination of theoretical knowledge, conceptual research, and professional practice knowledge through conferences, books, projects, and journals such as the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE).

SITE is the premiere international conference in this field and annually attracts more than 1,300 leaders in the field from over 60 countries.

The SITE Conference is designed for:

• Teacher educators in ALL disciplines
• Computer technology coordinators
• K-12 administrators
• Teachers
• Curriculum developers
• Principals
• All interested in improving education through technology

IMPORTANT DATES

• Conference: September 11 & 12, 2025
• Call for Submissions Due: August 22
• Authors Notified: September 2
• Early registration and confirmation: September 10

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REGISTRATION

NEW!  Register for SITE Interactive Online and receive 20% off your SITE 2026 Philadelphia registration! Save up to $120 on full price registrations.

* To qualify for the student rate, you must provide proof of full-time student status at the time of registration.

GROUP DISCOUNT: If your university or institution sends 10 or more attendees, each attendee will receive 10% off their individual rate.  Please email conf@aace.org to register your team fo 10!

Your Registration Includes

• Capability to interact with your session’s participants prior to, during and after the event.
• Technical support for online presentation platform.
• Access to Keynote & Invited Speaker talks.
• Access to all conference session discussions.
• Participation in keynote conversations.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Registrant requests for refund of registration fee will only be considered if a written request is sent postmarked by the early registration date, as shown above. Refunds are subject to a $25 cancellation fee; there are no refunds for non-attendance.

Previous SITE Online Participant Testimonials

Special thanks to the SITE Interactive Planning Committee:

• Mia Williams, University of Wyoming
  • Dr. Mia Kim Williams is in the School of Counselling, Leadership, Advocacy, and Design at the University of Wyoming. She coordinates the doctoral programs in Learning, Design, and Technology. She focusses on innovative and critical pedagogy to support learners’ creativity, critical perspectives, and community engagement. Her research investigates the relationship of emergent technologies (i.e. UX design, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence) with pedagogical practices, student engagement, and learning environments. She currently has projects in game design as critical pedagogy, computer science integration in K12 core subjects, and the influences of AI on pedagogical practice.
• Aaron Bruewer, University of the District of Columbia
  • Dr. Aaron Bruewer is a dedicated educator and researcher specializing in social studies education, digital technology integration and teacher identity development, bringing extensive experience in curriculum design and pedagogical innovation to his role at UDC.