Call for Proposals

Proposal Submissions are closed. See Conference Schedule for list of Sessions

Are you doing something innovative with technology and including all learners? This is your opportunity to share your experiences with other professionals!

Join our 3 Keynote Speakers (International gurus of SAMR, UDL and/or AT) in sharing with others the exciting work you are doing utilizing and integrating technology while including all learners. Special presenter registration fee available!

Benefits of presenting at Teaching and Learning Above the Line: Access for All

Develop connections and network with technology integration, UDL and Assistive Technology specialists and practitioners

Share experiences of what is working in your classroom, school, university or college related to technology integration and including all learners

Connect with others to learn about more strategies for including all learners while integrating technology

The following should form part of the proposal submission:

Abstract: A 300 – 500 word abstract (Including your bio, this should provide details for the reviewers about your proposed session, to be reviewed by the conference committee).

Summary: A brief 100 word summary which will be used in the conference program to describe your session. It should state the presentation scope and highlight concrete examples. It should accurately represent the presentation.

Proposal Form: Only those applications with fully completed forms will be considered. The form, abstract and summary must be submitted via the link below. We have a few more spots available for presentations if you're interested. If there is more than one presenter for your session, you must designate one person to be the leader, however, we must have contact information for each presenter.

Confirmation

Confirmation of acceptance of your presentation proposal will be emailed .

Confirmation of specific date, time and location of your presentation will be emailed to you prior to the conference in early September. It is expressly understood that the presentation may be scheduled at any time during the conference at the discretion of the conference organizers.

Presenters will be expected to provide information in digitized format on their sessions prior to the conference. Any digital information (presentations, resources etc.) will be made available for posting to the conference information depot to share with conference participants. Once we have accepted your presentation proposal we will send you a Presenter Registration code for registering for the conference. This will apply the discount to your registration fee.

Presenter guide

Presenter or co-presenter sessions will be 45 minutes in length

Presenters will design presentations based on Universal Design principles.

Presenters will agree to be photographed

Presenters will share their presentation digitally prior to the conference to ensure accessibility by all conference participants

Interactive sessions are encouraged

Presenters chosen will be asked to help promote the conference through their website, blogs, and social media

Presenters are responsible for all travel and accommodations while attending the conference

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

Friday Night: Keynote Speakers at Atlantica Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre 6:30pm - 9pm

All Day Saturday (9am - 4pm) at Parkview Education Centre, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia including:

Keynote Panel and numerous SAMR/UDL &AT breakout sessions

Lunch provided

Evening reception with Ruben, Joy and Kirk

Conference registration fee: $310.00 Canadian

Presenter conference registration fee: $260.00 Canadian

Professors contact us for B.Ed. student package rates: based on 5-10 student participants and 1 professor

Contact information: conference_ssrsb@gnspes.ca