Monday, 17 November

8:30-9:30	REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
9:30-10:00	OPENING SESSION - Bill Cope, Director, Common Ground Publishing
10:00-10:30	PLENARY SESSION - Mary Kalantzis, Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA; 'What is Ubiquitous Learning?'
10:30-11:00	PLENARY SESSION - Michael A Peters, Department of Educational Policy Studies, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA; 'Virtuous Learning: Ubiquity, Openness, Creativity'
11:00-11:10	COFFEE BREAK

11:10-11:55	Talking Circle
Room A	TALKING CIRCLE
Room C	TALKING CIRCLE

11:55-12:25	LUNCH

12:25-14:40	Parallel Sessions
	12:25-12:55		13:00-13:30		13:35-14:35		14:10-14:40
Room A	The Impact of E-Learning on the Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Physics Students in Nigeria Dr. Ayodele Ogunleye, Department of Science and Technology Education, Association of Commomwealth Universities, Lagos, Nigeria Overview: The paper provides an introduction to e-learning and its role in science education by outlining key terms, the components and technologies of e-learning, and the evidence for its effectiveness. Theme: Technologies for Learning		Alternative Certification: Coming Soon to a Classroom Near Yours Dr. Adel Al-Bataineh, College of Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Illinos State University, Normal, USA Overview: Knowing something about Alternative Certification programs is likely to be useful to you because those people are increasingly likely to be in a classroom near yours. Theme: Educational Responses to Social Change and Diversity		Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) 2.0: Rethinking Writing Across the Curriculum in the Age of the Participatory Web Alfred Weiss, Campus Information and Education Services, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, USA Robert Baird, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, USA Overview: This presentation will discuss how online technologies are both expanding the definition of student composition while transforming the pedagogic potential of Writing Across the Curriculum. Theme: Changing Pedagogies
Room C	Investigating Student Perceptions of a Hybrid Ecology Course Marissa Rodriguez, Center for Learner-Centered Instruction and Research (CLCIR), De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila, Philippines Overview: This paper is about a pre-test/post-test study that investigates student perceptions on the quality of an online learning environment using the Constructivist On-Line Learning Environment Survey (COLLES). Theme: Changing Pedagogies		Smiles and Laughter in English and Japanese Conversations: Receptive and Productive Skills and Communicative Competence Dr. Hiroko Furo, MCLL, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, USA Overview: A cross-cultural comparison of smiles and laugher in Japanese and English conversations and influence on improving students' communicative competence in second language acquisition. Theme: Technologies for Learning		The Effects of Aptitudes, Instructional Leadership Styles and Learning Environment on Students’ Achievement in Physics Dr. Ayodele Ogunleye, Department of Science and Technology Education, Association of Commomwealth Universities, Lagos, Nigeria Dr. Sunday Adeyemo, University of Lagos, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Overview: This research work investigated the effects of aptitude, instructional leadership styles and learning environment on students’ achievement in physics. Theme: Changing Pedagogies		Integrating Film and Video Production Matthew Rogers, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada Overview: "Global Mess": An award-winning third grade classroom project that utilized film and video technologies to address cross-curricular outcomes. Theme: Changing Pedagogies
Room Garden Session	GARDEN SESSION				GARDEN SESSION

15:00-16:30	ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR OF CHICAGO

Tuesday, 18 November

10:10-10:40	PLENARY SESSION - Michel Bauwens, Foundation for Peer-to-Peer Alternatives; 'Network Civilization: Peer-to-Peer and the Rise of Green Capitalism'
10:40-11:10	PLENARY SESSION - Bill Cope, Department of Educational Policy Studies, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA
11:10-11:25	COFFEE BREAK

11:25-12:30	Parallel Sessions
	11:25-12:25		12:00-12:30
Room A	The GAP Between Creative Computer Academics and Novice Computer Skills Dr. Sara Worley, School of Education, Macon State College, Macon, USA Overview: Creating creative ubiquitous-computer academics can be instantaneous. The GAP is between a teachers' novice computer expertise and the laborious process of understanding the constantly changing computer technologies. Theme: Changing Teachers and Teaching
Room C	Bring Your Self to On-line Learning: Engaging Students Using a Discussion Board as the Medium for a Dialogical Exchange Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Department of Bilingual Education, Boise State University, Boise, USA Kevin Magill, Department of Public Administration, California State University Stanislaus, Stanislaus, USA Overview: A self relfexive study of personalizing communication between participants in a discussion board to support, promote and engage student learning. Theme: Changing Teachers and Teaching		Using Cameras to Stimulate the Conversation of Native-Born and Immigrant Preschoolers Dr. Barbara A. Marinak, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, USA Dr. Jane Keat, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, USA Dr. Martha J. Strickland, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, USA Overview: This session will present the results of a study that used cameras to collect language samples from native-born and immigrant preschoolers. Theme: Changing Teachers and Teaching
Room Garden Session	GARDEN SESSION

12:30-13:30	LUNCH

13:30-14:15	Talking Circle
Room A	TALKING CIRCLE
Room C	TALKING CIRCLE

14:20-14:50	Parallel Sessions
Room A	The Fieldtrip Project: Teens’ Cellcam Films Balanced Authenticity and Expertise to Spark Online Peer Discussions to Increase Engagement in Education Lee Boot, Imaging Research Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, USA Dr. Linda Baker, Psychology Department, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, USA Dr. Susan Sonnenschein, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, USA David Gurzick, Khaki Software, LLC, Baltimore, USA Colleen Sullivan, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, USA Overview: This pilot study used a media-rich social interaction environment to illuminate students’ issues that are tough to discuss in school but can determine learning outcomes. Theme: Changing Pedagogies
Room C	The Master's Degree: Can It Be Transformative? Dr. Rhonda Rabbitt, College of Liberal Studies School of Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, USA Dr. Harold Hiebert, ME-PD Learning Community, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, USA Dr. Patricia Markos, Master of Education-Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, USA Overview: We explored the effects of a Master of Education-Professional Development Learning Community program. The implication is to shift educational practice for learners to become more active participants in learning. Theme: Changing Pedagogies

14:50-15:00	COFFEE BREAK

15:00-16:35	Parallel Sessions
	15:00-15:30		15:35-16:35
Room A	Virtual Utopias: How to Create the Perfect Online Course Dr. Gene Tanta, English, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Chicago, USA Overview: I want to discuss the prospects for creating an educational online academy based on what works best according to my research, theory, and practice. Theme: Changing Teachers and Teaching		Using Online Tools to Facilitate Collaborative Writing Communities Katherine Schutte, English Department, Moline High School, Moline, USA Kathleen MacLennan, English Department, Moline High School, Moline, USA Overview: This presentation will discuss and model both the rationale and practicalities of teachers and students using online tools for collaborative writing and critical thinking. Theme: Technologies for Learning
Room B	Teachers’ Attitudes Toward the Use of Technology at the University of Mississippi Julia Bussade, Modern Languages Department, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, USA Overview: This qualitative research design focuses on teachers' attitudes towards the use of technology in hybrid courses at the University of Mississippi. Theme: Technologies for Learning		Clickers in the Classroom John LeRoy Timmons, Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality, Western Illinois University, Macomb, USA Overview: This presentation and demonstration shows some problems, difficulties, and great benefits of using clickers in the classroom. Theme: Technologies for Learning
Room C	An Evaluand-Oriented Responsive Evaluation Model for Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Educational Settings Dr. Iván M. Jorrín-Abellán, Center for Instructional Research and Curriculum Evaluation, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Champaign, USA Dr. Robert E. Stake, Center for Instructional Research and Curriculum Evaluation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, USA Overview: In this paper we present the CSCL-Evaluand-Oriented Responsive Evaluation Model. An evaluation model that promotes the responsive evaluation of CSCL educational settings. Theme: Technologies for Learning		Seeking the Undivided Self: A Grounded Theory Study Dr. Rhonda Rabbitt, College of Liberal Studies School of Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, USA Overview: Participants will experience the grounded theory research process and the emergent results while responding to the grand tour question," Tell me about your experience in and with education." Theme: Changing Teachers and Teaching
Room Garden Session	GARDEN SESSION

Wednesday, 19 November

10:10-10:40	PLENARY SESSION - Nicholas C. Burbules, Department of Educational Policy Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA; 'The Era of Ubiquitous Learning'

10:45-11:15	Parallel Sessions
Room A	Using VoIP to Familiarize Students with a Study Abroad Campus Dr. Richard M. DCamp, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Oshkosh, USA Overview: This session focuses on fostering students' interests in study-abroad programs using technology, preparing them psychologically and academically by introducing actual environments, people and the target language while still at home. Theme: Technologies for Learning
Room C	An Ontology of Ubiquitous Learning Dr. Arkalgud Ramaprasad, Information and Decision Sciences College of Business Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA Overview: This paper presents an ontology of ubiquitous learning based on three dimensions of ubiquity: temporal, semiotic, and spatial ubiquity, and two dimensions of learning: entities and technologies. Theme: Technologies for Learning

11:20-11:50	Special Event
Room A	Ubiquitous Computing and Qtopia; Saad Nawaz; National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences; Lahore, Pakistan; Overview: Discussing different features of ubiquitous computing and their existence in QTOPIA operating system.
Room C	E-Stagecraft: Using the Internet to Teach Technical Theater Mr. Thomas Fusco, Department of Theater and Dance, Rowan University, Glassboro, USA Overview: Use the Internet to assist in teaching the proper use of tools and procedures in the world of technical theater. Theme: Changing Pedagogies

11:50-12:05	COFFEE BREAK

12:05-13:10	Parallel Sessions
	12:05-12:35		12:40-13:10
Room A	Literacy on the Go: How Simple MP3 Technology Can Support Adolescent Readers Dr. Ginger Malin, Secondary Teacher Education, DePaul University, Chicago, USA Overview: This paper describes how MP3 technology can be used to create an audio study guide that helps adolescent students independently read, understand and engage with difficult texts. Theme: Technologies for Learning		Automated Writing Aides: An Introduction and Critique Dr. Frank Hermann, Department of English, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, USA Overview: Offers an introduction to and critique of automated writing aides, known also as intelligent writing tutors, concluding that these technologies offer a reliable, cost-effective method of delivering writing instruction Theme: Technologies for Learning
Room C	Students Bringing Their Own Laptops - What's Next? From Ubiquitous Laptops towards Ubiquitous Learning Haejung Chung, Academic Technology Services Information Technology Services, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, USA Overview: Participant-orientated dialogues about challenges and strategies in maximizing student learning experiences through ubiquitous laptop access in higher education Theme: Changing Pedagogies
Room Garden Session	GARDEN SESSION

13:10-14:10	LUNCH

14:10-15:15	Parallel Sessions
	14:10-14:40	14:45-15:15
Room A	Win-Win Windows! Technology Enhances Teaching and Learning Dr. Lynne Firsel, Department of Teaching and Learning, Roosevelt University, Chicago, USA Overview: Students win by creating, editing, completing and presenting assignments of excellence. I win by collecting, selecting and presenting current information utilizing multiple modalities. Technological “windows” enhance both teaching and learning. Theme: Changing Teachers and Teaching	Tech Pushers: Making Administrators into Tech Integration Facilitators Dr. Larry Taylor, Department of Communication, Appalachian State University, Boone, USA Overview: Technology integration can and should be effectively facilitated by local administrators. This paper posits a viable method for school leaders to encourage technology exploration by teachers. Theme: Changing Teachers and Teaching
Room C	A Ubiquitous Tool for Education in Chemical Dynamics Simulations Yu Zhuang, Department of Computer Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA Sailesh Baidya, Department of Computer Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA Dr. William L. Hase, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA Overview: A cycberinfrastructure for chemical dynamics simulations is presented in this talk as an effective and ubiquitously accessible learning and educating tool for both students and educators. Theme: Technologies for Learning

15:15-15:45	CLOSING SESSION