SITE Interactive 2021 Online Conference: Oct. 26-28

Registration & Author Confirmation: October 14, 2021

Now Accepting Abstracts for ALL presentation types!

About
Important Dates
Online Presentation
Submission & Presentation Types
Themes/Topics
Registration
Schedule

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

SITE Interactive 2021 is the fall online-only conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). In 2020, SITE’s traditional annual conference rapidly pivoted to an online format as an emergency response to COVID-19. Spurred by this success, the Friendly Society added an entirely new, online-only conference for our global members to attend each fall!

The autumnal SITE Interactive is distinct from the annual spring SITE Conference by spotlighting the improvement of practice and mentoring. SITE Interactive’s new submission categories reflect this distinct purpose, with sessions delivered in a highly interactive manner to model best practices that can be adopted by participants. SITE Interactive will also provide mentoring opportunities for graduate students and early-career faculty.

Everyone is invited to attend and participate in this fall SITE event! Make the most of the numerous opportunities to network with leaders in the field of teacher education and technology. Join us, share your ideas, and explore best practices for in-person, online, and blended teaching and learning.

SCOPE

The SITE Interactive Online Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advanced levels on topics related to best practices regarding the use of information technology in teacher education, and improving instruction and mentoring using information technology in:

In-person, online, and/or blended environments
Undergraduate and graduate preservice and in-service Teacher Education
Faculty & Staff Professional Development
K-12 and higher education

Proposals should focus on improving practice in innovative ways.

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: October 26-28, 2021
Call for Submissions Due: September 10, 2021
Reviews due: October 1, 2021
Decisions due: October 5, 2021
Authors Notified: October 7, 2021
Early registration and confirmation: October 14, 2021
Proceedings file due: October 14, 2021*

ONLINE PRESENTATION

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.

Why an Online Conference?

Saves money. No travel, accommodation, and restaurant costs
Saves time. No travel time required. Attend when you can.
Same validity as the face-to-face conference (publication, certification, etc.).
Research papers published in LearnTechLib proceedings.
Supporting media (PPT, video, etc.) published and shared in the LearnTechLib proceedings.
Capability to interact with your session’s participants (synchronously and asynchronously) prior to, during, and after the event.
Provides a supportive environment for graduate students and early-career academics to develop research ideas, with opportunities for mentorship
View keynote and invited speaker talks.
Virtual presentations are green and reduce your carbon footprint.
And more…

THEMES/TOPICS

Submissions will not be directed to a Special Interest Group (SIG). Instead, we will offer a choice of themes for proposals

We’d also like to invite you to be part of one of the Theme Leadership Teams. As a member of a leadership team, your responsibilities will include working with fellow team members to review and make acceptance decisions on submissions to your theme and decide on SITE Interactive programming, such as inviting a speaker or offering a mentoring session centered around your theme. A form to apply for leadership position will be sent to all members shortly!

Decolonized, Inclusive, and Empowering: The role of Educational Technology
The Future of Online Teaching in Teacher Education
Social-emotional Impact of Technology
Developing the Profession: Growing in Leadership, Academia, and Teaching Practice
Frontier Technologies: XR, AI, Makerspace, and More

SUBMISSION & PRESENTATION TYPES

ABSTRACTS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR ALL PROPOSALS!

Details & requirements found here.

Best Practices or Mentoring Moments
Birds of Feather
Workshops
SITE 360 LIVE: Posters
Panel Sessions
Innovator Playground Exhibits
Paper presentations

Proposal Requirements

ABSTRACTS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Abstract – Include an abstract, 550 words minimum up to 2 pages max, for your proposal that provides detail of the session, what will be covered, who it is intended for, how it will be presented, etc. All abstracts will be reviewed for acceptance. Accepted abstracts will be invited to present. Accepted abstracts are also invited submit a proceedings paper submission for review to be accepted into the conference proceedings. *Abstract submissions are required to be entered in both the abstract field of the submission form as well as uploaded in .docx format as a ‘proposal file’ for review.

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.

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

Proceedings Process and Deadline Policy

We request you provide your Final Proceedings paper file by the deadline date listed above. During the conference we provide a “preview only” version of the proceedings to conference attendees. There will be a 1-week period post-conference in which you will be emailed to check the proof of your Final Proceedings file prior to our official publishing. To preserve the quality and validity of the proceedings, we can only accept Proceedings files during the initial deadline period or during the 1-week proofing period following the end of conference. No papers can be accepted or added to the proceedings after 30 days from the end of conference.

REGISTRATION

Regular Interactive Registration	$195
K-12 Teacher Registration	$135
Student Registration*	$65

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

Your Registration Includes

Paper processing and publication in the LearnTechLib proceedings.
Capability to interact with your session’s participants (async) 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 (async).
Viewing of keynote and invited speaker talks.
Proceedings access via the LearnTechLib

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. No refunds can be issued for requests postmarked after this date. Refunds are subject to a $95 cancellation fee; there are no refunds for non-attendance.

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

For the complete SITE Interactive Schedule, please visit: AcademicExperts.org

All times displayed in Eastern Time Zone.

Tuesday, October 26
Workshop – Part 1: Developing Effective Strategies to Get that Grant: Preparing and Submitting the Proposal	8:30 – 10:00 AM
Theme: Decolonized, Inclusive, and Empowering – The Role of Educational Technology	9:00 – 10:00 AM
Sessions	10:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Keynote: Leveraging Frontier Technologies and Expanding Pathways: Supporting Equitable Opportunities for Ambitious Learning Practices	12:45 – 1:45 PM
Sessions	2:00 – 5:30 PM
Workshop: Part 2 – Developing Effective Strategies to Get that Grant: Managing and Implementing the Grant	4:30 – 6:00PM
K-12 Online Learning SIG Meeting	5:30PM – 6:30PM
Wednesday, October 27
Workshop: Student Collaboration Made Easy With Online Tools	8:30 – 10:00 AM
Theme Meeting: Social-emotional Impact of Technology	9:00 – 10:00 AM
STEM Innovation SIG Meeting	10:15 – 11:15 AM
Sessions	10:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Faculty Development SIG Meeting	12:00 – 1:00 PM
Keynote: Democratizing Education: How Technology Can Include and Empower All Learners	12:45 – 1:45 PM
Sessions	2:00 – 5:30 PM
Workshop: Developing a Semester Portfolio: Teach Students How to Create a Learning Journal to Demonstrate Learning	4:30 – 6:00 PM
Theme Meeting: Developing the Profession: Growing in Leadership, Academia, and Teaching Practice	5:30PM – 6:30PM
Thursday, October 28
Workshop: 3D-Based Learning and Underserved Communities	8:30 – 10:00 AM
Theme Meeting: Frontier Technologies: XR, AI, Makerspace, and More	9:00 – 10:00 AM
Sessions	10:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Keynote: Restoring Context in Online Teaching with Artificial Intelligence and Multimodal Learning Experiences	12:45 – 1:45 PM
Sessions	2:00 – 4:15 PM