Call for Participation

Format and Goals:

This interactive workshop combines design thinking, interaction design, learning design, visual literacy, and GenAI through discussions, hands-on prototyping, and peer feedback.

Participants will:

• Explore how GenAI can effectively intersect with design thinking, interaction design, learning design, and visual literacy to enhance SDG-aligned learning experiences for elementary students.

• Critically assess AI-generated visuals for accuracy, bias, and effectiveness in education.

• Collaborate with peers to design engaging, technology-supported learning scenarios that emphasize creative problem-solving and iterative design processes that consider ethical AI use.

• Develop GenAI-enhanced lesson prototypes and strategies for integrating SDGs, GenAI-generated imagery, and visual literacy into their professional practice.

Workshop Participation and Submission Guidelines

Participation in the workshop does not require submitting a position paper. We welcome both active contributors and observers, ensuring that those who simply wish to engage in discussions and hands-on activities can also benefit from the experience.

For those interested in submitting a position paper, we invite concise submissions under the ‘Short Papers’ category (see below), which may also be considered for future publication. Submissions must carry the author/s name/s, follow the ACM Standard Template, and be formatted as PDF files. Papers should not exceed three pages and must be submitted via through email to vstefanou@acg.edu under one of the following categories.

a) Short Papers (2-3 pages) – Concise academic discussions on relevant themes. You may also be addressing your experience with SDG education and/or GenAI tools and/or design thinking, and any challenges you’ve encountered in designing for young learners. 

b) Design Examples (600-800 words) – Showcasing creative and innovative applications.

c) Case Studies – Including an Abstract (300-500 words) and supporting visuals (e.g., images/videos). Selected case studies may be integrated into group activities during the workshop, depending on available time.

d) Abstracts (300-500 words) – Brief summaries of relevant research, ideas, or projects.

All submissions will be peer-reviewed and up to 15 participants will be selected based on their submissions' quality and diversity. Accepted papers will be published on the workshop website. 

At least one author of each accepted paper must attend the workshop. All participants must register for both the workshop and the main conference.

Publish a summary of prototypes and reflections on the workshop website. Facilitate ongoing discussions through a dedicated online community. Develop a workshop report to submit together with the best position papers in the Practitioner Section of the Journal of Visual Literacy.