Instructions on How to Submit a Speaking Proposal
Dates of Event:
November 11-14
Location of Event:
San Jose, California – USA
Due Date:
Proposals are still being accepted...
Event structure
- 1-day pre-conference workshops on November 11
- 2 ½ day conference (November 12-14)
- Two-day expo
- You will be assigned a speaking slot by the Program Manager. If you have any scheduling conflicts, please note that on your submission form.
- Concurrent sessions are 75 minutes in duration.
Description of Event
DevLearn™ 2008 Conference & Expo – is specifically designed to provide those who are developing e-Learning with a comprehensive program of learning opportunities. The target audience is anyone involved in the development, delivery, implementation, and management of e-Learning. The conference will focus on the tools, technologies, strategies and techniques for developing e-Learning. The program will address the needs of designer/developer generalists, specialized hard-core developers, and their management.
Target Audience
- Specialized e-Learning Developers and Programmers
- E-Learning Project Managers
- E-Learning Generalists
- Instructional Technology Department Heads
- Development and Design Managers
- Product or Program Directors and Managers
- Curriculum Directors and Managers
- E-Learning Instructional Technologists
- Training Directors
- Training Managers
- Anyone involved in the development, delivery, implementation, and management of high quality e-Learning
- Actual job title
- The task they perform on the development “team”.
- Whether they work in a corporate, government, or academic setting.
- The content or type of learning they are designing, developing, and/or managing.
- The scope of responsibilities – whether as a specialist or a generalist.
- The extent of responsibilities – whether as a individual contributor, departmental manager, divisional director, or corporate executive.
The program of this conference targets the tools, technologies, techniques, and strategies for developing and managing e-Learning regardless of the context in which they are applied. The simple fact that professionals attend from all the various groups listed above ensures that there is a robust flow of information and rich cross-fertilization of ideas across industry and functional boundaries.
Presenter Eligibility
- Guild members and non-members are welcome to submit proposals.
- Vendors/suppliers of e-Learning/blended learning products and services are encouraged to submit a case study with a client though this is not required.
- Vendors of e-Learning products and services will be considered, however, NO marketing or self-promotion is allowed. Sessions must be educational and information in content.
- If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event, please contact Tim Martin.
Proposal Content Considerations
- Sessions with practical, proven solutions are of special interest.
- Sessions that address intermediate and advanced levels are of special interest.
- All proposals will be considered for inclusion in the program.
Sessions Topics
- Sessions should address the needs of experienced e-Learning professionals.
- Sessions should focus on the practical application of tools, technologies, strategies, and techniques.
- Be specific.
- General topics like “How to develop e-Learning” are too broad.
- Sample topics could be:
- Developing Simulations Using Flash
- Developing Immersive Learning Simulations Using XXX Tool
- How to Survive as the “One-Man” Development Team
- 10 Tips and Tricks for using Audio in your e-Learning
- Tools for Building Powerful Wikis
- 7 ID Tips for Podcasting
- ID Considerations for Converting ILT to e-Learning
- Ways to Get your Development Team to Speed up Delivery Time
- Implementation issues for LMS
- What Every Developer Needs to Know about IS
- The Best Tools that Instructional Designers Should Use
- 21 Rapid Development Tips and Tricks
- What You Need to Know to Select your LMS
- Strategies for Implementing an LMS/LCMS
Selection Criteria
- Educational value
- Uniqueness to the program
- Appropriateness to the conference audience
- Speaker’s appropriateness to deliver topic (i.e. does the speaker have the expertise, experience, etc. on the topic.)
Compensation:
- One free event registration is provided for a session.
- This free registration is given to the main presenter (#1) listed on the submission form.
- Co-presenters or panelists receive a discounted conference fee.
- This discount can NOT be combined with any other discounts.
- Registrations cannot be shared or split.
- Co-presenters must be identified at the time of submission and must pay the discounted fee.
- Registration fee MUST be paid by September 1, 2008 in order to receive the discount.
- Co-presenters cannot just present for their session and waive the fee.
- All registrations include conference materials, access to post event site, conference meals, conference receptions and networking activities.
- Presenters who are selected to conduct more than one session are given one free registration in total.
- Pre-conference workshops and symposia are not included as part of the free registration. Presenters not conducting a workshop or symposia must pay the full fee to attend.
- Other co-located events are not included as part of speaker free or reduced registration. You must pay any associated fees for these activities.
- Workshop presenters receive a speaker stipend based upon the number of paid registrants for their workshop. No stipends are given for concurrent sessions.
Speaker Technical Requirements
- Speakers must provide their own laptop/computer and any software to run their presentation.
- If you are accessing the Internet in your session, you must provide your own NIC card or wireless card.
Information Required by Selected Presenters
- Your photo “headshot” photo in jpg or gif format.
- A signed Speaker Agreement which states that you agree to present.
- The AV and technical requirements for your session(s).
Event Sponsorship
- If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event, please contact Tim Martin.
Submitting your Proposal
- Use the online CFP Form, click HERE.
- You may submit more than one proposal for an event.
- Complete all areas of the form.
- Be clear, concise and complete when filling out the form.
- You have any questions about completing the online form, these instructions, or the event.
- You are unsure about whether or not your topic is appropriate for the event.
