The Sloan Consortium invites you to submit a proposal for presentation and/or workshops for the 18th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning to be held October 10-12, 2012 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Last year's conference attracted nearly 1,500 onsite and 250+ virtual participants to more than 230 presentations, as well as 60 exhibits, 40 vendor showcase sessions, 18 total pre- and post-conference workshops, keynote and plenary addresses, and a variety of other special events.

The theme of this year's conference is "At a Crossroads: Online Education in a Complex World." A crossroad, an intersection, however we define it, there is no doubt that the future of online education will be shaped by important choices that confront us today. The higher education landscape is changing rapidly and we have much to consider.

The 2012 Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning is the premier forum for approaching the complex questions that face all concerned with the future of our students, faculty, colleagues, and institutions. Join us for this year's gathering and participate in the conversations that will provide crucial insights and help us make the decisions that will chart the future course of high quality online education.

Proposals must be submitted by May 7, 2012

Our conference seeks proposals for workshops and presentations that reflect the implications for the field of specific e-learning experience and practices. Proposals that address blended learning, issues of diversity, international applications of online learning, open educational resources, social networking, online learning and community colleges, and/or K-12 online education are especially encouraged. We look to share best practices and persistent challenges in online learning as they relate to pedagogy, learning activities, instructional design and course development, faculty development and training, student services, accessible learning opportunities, academic planning and strategy, and research through the assessment and evaluation of learning.

We especially encourage proposals from those in quickly-evolving institutions, such as K-12 schools and community colleges, as well as proposals that explore emerging technologies (mobile, social media, open education resources) to assist fellow educators in improving their understanding of online education in a complex world.

Proposals that highlight and demonstrate research, application and effective practices are requested in the following seven tracks:

• Open, Global, Mobile
• Faculty and Professional Development and Support
• Learning Effectiveness
• Technology and Emerging Learning Environments
• Student Services and Learner Support
• Leadership, Values and Society
• K-12 Online Education

(*The Open, Global, Mobile track is a new addition to the 2012 Program.)

Submit proposals by May 7, 2012 at http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2012/aln/call-for-presentations.

Timelines:

• Proposals due by May 7, 2012
• Notification of acceptance by June 1, 2012
• Deadline for presenters to accept is June 22, 2012
• Presentation schedule posted to the website by July 9, 2012
• Early Bird registration deadline is August 10, 2012
• Final date for abstract edits is August 10, 2012
• Full presentation submission for conference proceedings by October 1, 2012

To submit a proposal or for additional information on the conference, visit our website at www.sloanconsortium.org/aln, call (781) 583-7561, or email [email protected].