Call for Papers
ITK2024 – No actions without intelligence
Deadline extension:
The Call for Papers for the ITK2024 conference has been extended until November 6, 2023.
The largest digital education event in Finland, ITK2024, will be held in Hämeenlinna from April 17th to April 19th, 2024. We will organize the Call for Papers (CFP) between September 25th and October 31st, 2023, with the theme "Ei tekoja ilman älyä – No actions without intelligence".
Presentation topics may include, for example:
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Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training
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Cultural and Educational Digitalization
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Learning Analytics and Data Utilization in Education
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Assessment in Digital Environments
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Digital Learning Environments and Applications
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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Education
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Media Literacy and the Use of Digital Media in Education
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New Literacies and Information Retrieval in the Digital World
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Ethical Considerations in Technology Use
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Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in Education
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Well-being in the Digital Age
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Learner Roles and Engagement in Digital Learning
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Inclusivity and Accessibility in Education
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Teacher Roles and Pedagogical Approaches in Digital Education
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The Role of Technology in Enhancing Education Quality
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Emotional Intelligence and Social Learning
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Digital Storytelling and Creative Expression in Learning
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International Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
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Sustainable Development and Environmental Responsibility in Education and Training
In your presentation proposal, you have the opportunity to explore your selected topic from various angles, including early childhood education, primary education, secondary education, higher education, and lifelong learning.
All proposals will undergo a thorough evaluation, with results scheduled to be announced in November-December 2023.
We invite you to be part of our efforts in shaping the most remarkable ITK conference ever – we look forward to meeting you!
What happens during the Call for Papers process?
The ITK 2023 conference will consist of over 100 presentations proposed and submitted by the participants. At least three reviewers evaluate each proposal using the blind review method. We look forward to seeing your proposals based on your experiences and experiments - both successful and less joyful.
Start by selecting the most appropriate presentation format for your proposal from the proposal form. You can submit a suggestion in one of the following formats:
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ITK Workshop (Please read carefully the workshop agreement template before submitting your proposal)
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ITK Forum
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ITK Arena
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ITK Poster
The formats differ in terms of duration and presentation method. Details of the different formats are given on the proposal form.
All proposals received will be evaluated. Each proposal is evaluated by at least three reviewers and is evaluated by the blind review method.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the level of functionality of the presentation, the relevance of the topic to the ITK theme of the year, the novelty value of the topic and applicability in practice.
Steps for submitting a proposal
Once you have selected the format, fill out the related proposal form.. Ehdotuslomakkeella The proposal form asks for basic information about the proposal and a verbal description of what the proposal contains. All proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the content. Only a limited number of proposals can be selected for the program.
You can submit an application for each presentation individually, but you can also submit a joint application with multiple presenters.
The proposal form can be filled out in parts and saved as a draft.
Companies may also submit a proposal, but commercial advertising speeches are not a part of ITK.
Remember to finalize and save the proposal by no later than October 31, 2023, after which all proposal forms will be closed.
The contact person who submitted the proposal will be informed of the choices in December 2022/January 2023. We reserve the right to decide upon the final conference program.
You can review the presentation proposals you have submitted at the following address: https://itk-konferenssi.fi/my/tracks. You can see the status of each presentation proposal in the "Stage" column:
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Proposal = You have saved the presentation proposal as a draft. Please remember to confirm your presentation proposal no later than October 31, 2023, to ensure it progresses for review.
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Confirmed = Everything is in order. You have confirmed the details of your presentation proposal, and it will now proceed to the evaluation process.
ITK workshop April 19 2023
A workshop is an event primarily focused on a single theme. You can choose the duration of the workshop from three options:
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1 h 15 min
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3 h
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7 h
The workshop is participatory: participants can create and share their experiences hands on.
In your proposal, outline the topic of the workshop, what you intend to do and the role of the participants in the workshop.
Assessment criteria: suitability of topic to ITK theme of the year, level of participation, novelty value, interest and applicability in practice.
Workshop spaces are equipped with one computer, a projector and a wireless network connection. There are no computers for the participants. More detailed information will be announced later.
Workshop proposals are accepted within the limited number of facilities allowed.
As the organizer, you are responsible for the design and implementation of the content of the workshop and are mainly responsible for the marketing of the workshop.
Note. Please also indicate in the CfP form if you would like to participate in an ITK webinar giving an approximately 15-minute presentation about your topic before the conference.
More information and workshop agreement template or the workshop organizer. Please read through the workshop agreement template before submitting your proposal.
ITK Forum on April 18 or 19, 2024
The forum presentation usually focuses on presenting the results of a new pedagogical experimentor project in the digital world.
The duration of a forum presentation is 25 minutes plus 5 minutes for discussion and questions. Thetotal duration is 30 min.
It is recommended to have one or a maximum of two performers (if the performers have different roles).
Make your proposal neat. Start with what problem / challenge / opportunity you were looking for to answer. Tell us how you did it, how it happened, and what we can learn from it.
Evaluation criteria: suitability of the topic to the ITK theme of the year, novelty value of the topic, innovation and applicability of the application / project / pedagogy.
Approximately 80 ITK Forum presentations are accepted into the conference programme.
Note. Please also indicate in the CfP form if you would like to participate in an ITK webinar giving an approximately 15-minute presentation about your topic before the conference.
ITK Arena on April 18 or 19, 2024
The ITK Arena is an event in the Aulanko Arena. The duration of the arena is 60 minutes.
The arena is a large space, so performances that are of great interest to the ITK community are welcomed.
You can suggest to the Arena an event that you either organize yourself or you would like our organizers to organize with you. You can also give us ideas on the content of the arenas, the performers, and we will arrange it if the performance receives sufficient support during the evaluation.
ITK Poster on April 18 or 19, 2024
The posters will be on display and will also be the subject of an online poster exhibition.
The ITK poster is intended to present research results and / or development projects, to inform and /or advertise. In your proposal, state what you want to present and why exactly as a poster. Keep inmind the conference theme.
Evaluation criteria: suitability of the topic to the ITK theme of the year, novelty value and interest of the topic, as well as innovation and applicability of the application / project / pedagogy.
The poster presenters are expected to be available to the public at scheduled times.
Note. Please also indicate in the CfP form if you would like to participate in an ITK webinar giving an approximately 15-minute presentation about your topic before the conference.