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Subject: IASTED Conference on WBE 2004 Call for Papers Date: Monday 25 August 2003 22:06 From: "IASTED - Upcoming Conferences" Info@iasted.org To: gustaf.neumann@wu-wien.ac.at

CALL FOR PAPERS

The IASTED International Conference on Web-based Education (WBE 2004)

February 16 - 18, 2004 Innsbruck, Austria http://iasted.org/conferences/2004/Innsbruck/wbe.htm

IMPORTANT DEADLINES Submissions due------------------------October 1, 2003 Notification of acceptance-------------November 1, 2003 Final manuscript due-------------------November 15, 2003 Registration and full payment----------December 1, 2003

SPONSORS The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) Technical Committee on Education

CONFERENCE CHAIR Dr. Vladimir Uskov - Bradley University, USA

PURPOSE This conference is an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in, and applications of, technology in web-based education. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. All papers submitted to this conference will be peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution.

WBE 2004 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA 2004), Parallel and Distributing Computing and Networks (PDCN 2004), Software Engineering (SE 2004), Databases and Applications (DBA 2004), and Biomedical Engineering (BioMed 2004).

LOCATION Located on the banks of the Inn River, Innsbruck lies in a valley in the Tirolean Alps. A medieval gem and Olympic city twice over, Innsbruck has managed to retain its historical beauty while establishing itself as a dynamic and versatile city center. In recognition of the cultural and historical significance of its past, Innsbruck has worked to preserve the artistic and historical treasures that continue to define this city. It boasts a number of historical landmarks and artistic treasures, among them the "Black Knights", the Court Palace, the Golden Roof, and Ambras Castle.

While the history of this city holds great importance, Innsbruck also features an abundance of first-class recreational facilities. With the Alps at one's feet, there are numerous opportunities for hiking, skiing, paragliding, and mountain biking, all amidst breathtaking physical landscapes. With its mixture of historical, intellectual, and recreational offerings, Innsbruck is a city that holds something for everyone. It is a unique travel experience that should not be missed.

WBE 2004 will be held at the world-famous Congress Innsbruck, located in the heart of the city, near the historical quarter. This facility won the award in 2000 for 'Best Conference Center in Europe'.

SCOPE Topics for this conference include, but are not limited to:

Web-based Education (WBE) Web-based Training Online Education and Training E-learning and E-training Innovative Teaching and Learning Technologies for Web-based Education Multimedia Applications in Web-based Education Communication Technology Applications in Web-based Education Web-lecturing Technology Virtual Reality Applications in Web-based Education Scientific Web-based Laboratories and Virtual Labs Software and Hardware Systems for Web-based Education Authoring Systems for Web-based Education Multi-agent Technology Applications in Web-based Education Design and Development of Online Courseware Reusable Learning Objects for Web-based Education Educational Portals for Web-based Education Virtual Universities and Colleges Online Degree and Certificate Programs Virtual Collaborative Learning Quality Issues of Web-based Education Testing and Assessment Issues of Web-based Education Best Practices of Web-based Education National Policies on Web-based Education National Projects on Virtual Universities and Web-based Education International Projects and International Collaboration on Web-based Education Academia/Industry Collaboration on Web-based Training Corporate Web-based Training Web-based Methods and Tools in Traditional and Distance Education Faculty Development on Web-based Education Dot-com Educational Institutions and Their Impact on Traditional Universities Funding Opportunities for Projects in Web-based Education

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE

I. Aedo - Spain M. Allegra - Italy M. Ally - Canada B. Aris - Malaysia L. Aroyo - The Netherlands J.P. Baggaley - Canada M. Bunch - USA H. Burkhart - Switzerland V. Cano - UK J. Cerny - Canada M. Ciampi - Brazil B. Collis - The Netherlands C. Constantinides UK A. Cristea - The Netherlands C. da Rocha Brito - Brazil A. D'Atri - Italy D. Davcev FYROM D. Dicheva - USA A. El-Hajj - Lebanon F. Flueckiger - Switzerland P. Goodyear - UK K. Goshi - Japan A. Grabowska - Poland H. Haga - Japan H. Haugen Norway K. Henke - Germany B.G. Hudson - UK A.D. Ivannikov - Russia T.L. Leacock - Canada C.-H. Lee Korea M. Li - PRC M. Lopez Fernandez - Spain R. Mizoguchi - Japan C. Montgomerie - Canada G.D. Nag - India D. Nichols - New Zealand A. Ninck - Switzerland N. Nocente - Canada I. Norenkov - Russia T. Okamoto - Japan E. Regentova - USA D. Rutkauskienë - Lithuania G. Salter Australia L.B. Sheremetov - Mexico C. Sherwood - Australia K.S. So - PRC K. Stephanidis - Greece M. Tahernezhadi USA V.P. Tikhomirov - Russia H.-D. Wuttke - Germany

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Initial Paper Submit your paper via our website at: http://iasted.org/conferences/2004/Innsbruck/submit-416.htm All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Postscript (.ps), or MS Word (.doc) format. The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by October 1, 2003. Do not send hard copies of your paper. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by e-mail.

Complete the online Paper Submission Form to designate a principal author, to submit your initial paper, and to provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. One of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope. On the paper, provide the full names, affiliations, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of all authors.

Initial paper submissions should be approximately six pages. Formatting instructions are available at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm .

Notification of acceptance will be sent via e-mail on November 1, 2003. Final manuscripts are due by November 15, 2003. Registration and final payment is due by December 1, 2003. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Final Paper Send your final manuscripts via e-mail to: finalpapers@iasted.org . The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include the six-digit paper number. The formatting instructions can be found on the web at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six pages (single-spaced, double-column, 10 point Times New Roman font). Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration fee. The additional page and paper charge is USD $75.00 per page.

TUTORIALS Proposals for half-day tutorials (three hours) should be submitted online by October 1, 2003. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address: http://iasted.org/conferences/2004/Innsbruck/tutorialsubmit-416.htm

A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).

SPECIAL SESSIONS Persons wishing to organize a special session should submit a proposal via e-mail to calgary@iasted.org by October 1, 2003. Proposals should include a minimum of five papers, a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). The name of the session organizer will appear in the program and proceedings provided five or more papers are presented. More information on special sessions is available online at the following website address: http://iasted.org/conferences/2004/Innsbruck/sessionsubmit-416.htm

For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact: IASTED Secretariat - WBE 2004 #80, 4500 - 16th Avenue N.W. Calgary, Alberta Canada T3B 0M6 Tel: 403-288-1195 Fax: 403-247-6851 E-mail: calgary@iasted.org Website: http://www.iasted.org

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