-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [EDEN-News] EDEN 2010 Conference, Valencia - Call for Papers Datum: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:42:58 +0100 Von: EDEN Secretariat secretariat@eden-online.org Antwort an: eden-ml@eden-online.org Organisation: European Distance and E-Learning Network An: undisclosed-recipients:;

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*Organised in collaboration with Universidad Politecnica de Valencia*

*First Announcement and Call for Papers*

*Invitation *

The opportunity offered by digital media and social networking leads to the development of new organic learning environments. A major challenge is how to turn these environments into instrumental knowledge?

* Where do new media take us as educators? * What is for teachers and learners the value of being active in new media? * What is the validity of knowledge in Web 2.0 - how can we measure recognition and achievement? * How do media portray the changing open and distance learning practice? * How can we control the potential of media to ensure that they work for all? * How are media affecting modes of knowledge organisation?

You are invited to submit proposals (full text, no abstract is required) for *presentations* in parallel sessions, *posters*, short *demonstrations* and *workshops*, that relate to one or more of the conference themes.

To learn more about the scope of the event http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=488 and consult the themes http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=494, please visit the respective conference pages.

The Conference web-site http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=485 and the Call for Contributions http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=493 is open.

*We invite the European professional community of learning to contribute to the development of future mindsets for media in learning at the EDEN 2010 Annual Conference in Valencia.*

*Proposals both in English and in Spanish are welcome!*

*Keynote Speakers*

*Martin Bean*, Vice-Chancellor, The Open University, United Kingdom

*George Siemens*, Learning Technologies Centre, University of Manitoba, Canada

*Andy DiPaolo*, Executive Director, Stanford Center for Professional Development, Senior Associate Dean, School of Engineering Stanford University, USA

*Marjorie Scardino*, Chief Executive, Pearson, United Kingdom (invited)

*EU Commissioner for Information Society and Media* (invited)

*Schedule and Deadlines*

Paper Submissions - 29 January, 2010 Registration Open - End of January, 2010 Notification of Authors - 2 April, 2010 On-line Registration Closes - 1 June, 2010

*Conference Venue, Valencia*

Valencia, situated in the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline, is the third largest city in Spain, containing a dense *monumental heritage* but its landmark is undoubtedly the *City of Arts and Sciences* an avant-garde and futuristic museum complex.

Valencia has plenty of sights from over 2000 years of history, active cultural life, excellent local and international gastronomy, unique nightlife, good beaches, preserved traditional culture. The city is offering all this with well-developed tourist infrastructure, in a warm, friendly and welcoming environment.

The famous Spanish dish paella originated around Valencia.

The venue of the event will be *Universidad Politecnica de Valencia http://www.upv.es/index-en.html* (UPV), flagship innovative University in the dynamic region, offering highly valued modern, flexible degrees for the local industry as well as internationally.

Town Hall Squere

City of Arts and Sciences

Universidad Politecnica de Valencia