01/2012 - Gujarat, India

International Conference of ICT in ELT
Hi-tech, lo-tech, no-tech: learning technologies in practice

7th - 8th January, 2012

Organised by IndiaCALL, ELTAI & IATEFL LT SIG in association with IATEFL GI SIG and supported by the British Council. Hosted by HM Patel Institute of English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India

Venue: A D Patel Institute of Technology, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India

Announcement and Call for Papers

The British Council, IndiaCALL (The India Association of Computer Assisted Language Learning), ELTAI (English Language Teachers Association India), the IATEFL LTSIG (Learning Technologies Special Interest Group) and the IATEFL GISIG (Global Issues Special Interest Group) are pleased to announce an International Conference of ICT in ELT to be hosted by the H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India from 7th-8th January 2012 at A D Patel Institute of Technology.


Objectives

  • To raise awareness among ELT professionals of the power of learning technologies to assist with language learning
  • To contribute to the knowledge base as to how learning technologies can be used for English language learning
  • To develop members' expertise in the myriad of uses of learning technologies with their language learners
  • To tap into the knowledge of and network with international ICT in ELT specialists on areas of local concern
  • To promote intercultural dialogue and connect cultures through a shared interest in realizing the objectives of the conference

Conference theme

Hi-tech, lo-tech, no-tech: learning technologies in practice
Proposals are invited for presentations on the following sub themes:

  • Online Communities of Practice
  • Teacher Autonomy and Personal Learning Networks
  • Critical Digital Literacies
  • Cyber-culture, Identity and Language
  • Ethical concerns in using social media
  • Mobile Learning in Practice
  • Using the Internet for Social Development
  • Social Networking for Cyber-Activists
  • The Role of Technology in the Indigenous Knowledge Movement
  • Technology for Professional Development in ELT
  • Creative Commons
  • Teacher Associations and Technology
  • Teaching, Technology and Teens
  • Bridging the Digital Divide with Technology
  • Minimally Invasive Technology and Language Learning

Target audience

The conference audience will consist of the following groups:
teachers, trainers and teacher educators from India, South Asia, and Europe
LT SIG, GI SIG, IndiaCALL, ELTAI and, British Council specialists
To develop members' expertise in the myriad uses of learning technologies with their language learners
Teacher association members (regional and international)

Potential speakers

Interested speakers are requested to submit online their paper or workshop abstracts which have to include the following:
An abstract (max 75 words)
Summary of the session (max 250 words)
A short bio-data (max 50 words)
A list of equipment needed

Deadlines

Submission of abstracts: 20th November 2011.
Notification of acceptance: 27th November 2011.
Registration of speakers: 12th December 2011.

Conference Fees

  • Early bird registration of IndiaCALL and ELTAI Members (registrations on or before 27th November 2011) Rs.1000
  • Early bird registration for other Indian speakers and delegates(registrations on or before 27th November 2011) Rs.1400
  • Normal registration for IndiaCALL and ELTAI Members (registrations after 27th November or before 20th December 2011) Rs.1200
  • Normal registration for other Indian speakers and delegates (for registrations after 27th November 2011 or before 20th December 2011) Rs.1800
  • International speakers and delegates GBP 50

Fee includes registration, conference pack, refreshments and lunch. Accommodation is not included but a list of accommodation options will be available from 1 October 2011.

Payment Methods

Conference registration is payable either by Bank Drafts or by Bank Transfers.
BANK DRAFTS should be drawn in favour of H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research. They must be drawn in Indian Rupees only and a scanned copy of the same should be mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it after submitting the Online Registration Form http://www.indiacall.org/registration.html
BANK TRANSFER should be made in Indian Rupees only to IDBI Bank, Vallabh Vidyanagar Branch, Gujarat, India:
A/C No: 0036104000123945
Acct Name: H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research
SWIFT Code: IBKL 0000036 or alternatively IBKLINBB021
Branch Code: 036
MICR Code: 388259001
After making a direct deposit, the scanned copy of the ORIGINAL deposit slip MUST be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with a completed registration form.

BANK CHARGES

If you are depositing money from India please add Rs. 25 to cover bank charges
If you are depositing money from outside India, please note that you are required to pay an additional fee to cover bank charges. Please also account for any exchange rate differences. The conference organizers will only take into account the amount in Indian Rupees received in our bank account. This must be the same as the appropriate fee. You are not registered for the conference until online registration form is received together with the direct deposit slip.
ALL TYPES OF PAYMENTS made MUST be the fee which will be applicable at the time your registration is received by the conference organizers.
ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS will not be accepted .

For more information, or for inquiries related to registration and payment, contact:
Dr. Atanu Bhattacharya
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tel: +919227160619

Registration and Submission of Proposal

Delegates and speakers must register online using the Online Registration Form: http://www.indiacall.org/registration.html

Speakers need to submit their presentation proposals using this Speaker's Proposal Form: http://www.indiacall.org/proposal.html

Please note that:

  • We are unable to reimburse speakers for expenses. All Indian speakers are required to register for the conference and pay the appropriate conference registration fee by demand draft - please refer to the registration form for more details.
  • All International speakers are responsible for obtaining their own visas for India. Should your proposal be accepted, electronic invitation letters to help with the visa can be sent on request.
  • All speakers and delegates will be issued with a certificate of participation.
  • The deadline for applications for speakers: 20th November 2011.
  • Deadline for proposal submission: 27th November 2011.
  • Deadline for speakers registration: 12th December 2011 (if registration is not received then presentation will not be scheduled)
  • The deadline for registrations for delegates: 20th December 2011.


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