Call for Papers
ITK2025 - Lots of new, a bit of old, something borrowed
Finland's largest digital education event, ITK2025, will be held at Tampere Hall on April 23-25, 2025. We will hold a Call for Papers (CFP) from September 24 to October 31, 2024, under the theme Lots of new, a bit of old, something borrowed.
Presentation topics may include, for example:
- Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training
- Digital and/or Print – Perspectives and Practical Solutions
- Learning Analytics and Data Utilization in Education
- Assessment in Digital Environments
- Digital Learning Environments and Applications
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Education
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Gamification of Learning Environments
- Media Literacy and the Use of Digital Media in Education
- New Literacies: Information Retrieval and Evaluation in the Digital World
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Ethical Considerations in Technology Use
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Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in Education
- Well-being in the Digital Age
- Inclusivity and Accessibility in Education
- Learner Roles and Engagement in Digital Learning
- Teacher Roles and Pedagogical Approaches in Digital Education
- The Role of Technology in Enhancing Education Quality
- Emotional Intelligence and Social Learning
- Digital Storytelling and Creative Expression in Learning
- International Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Responsibility in Education and Training
- Working Life and Digital Age Requirements
- Cultural and Educational Digitalization
- Experiential Learning and Immersiveness
- STEAM, Maker Activities, and Digital Fabrication
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 2024.
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 2025 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.
Select the most suitable format for your proposal from the submission form . You can submit your proposal in one of four different formats:
- ITK Workshop (Please read carefully the workshop agreement template before submitting your proposal)
- ITK Forum
- ITK Arena
- 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 associated submission form. The submission form will ask for basic information about the presentation and a written description of its content. All proposals will be evaluated based on the content description. 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 completed 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 submit your proposal by October 31, 2024, after which all proposal forms will close.
The contact person who submitted the proposal will be informed of the choices in November/December. We reserve the right to decide upon the final conference program.
You can view your own presentation proposals on the Call for proposals page. For each proposal, you can see its current status:
- Proposal = You have saved the presentation proposal as a draft. Please remember to confirm your presentation proposal no later than October 31, 2024, to ensure it progresses for review.
- Confirmed = Everything is in order. You have confirmed the details of your presentation proposal, and it will now proceed to the evaluation process.
ITK Publication
The ITK publication is an annual collection of articles that provides the presenters at the ITK conference with the opportunity to share the content of their presentations in the form of expert articles. The publication series is published by the Association of Finnish eLearning Centre.
Please indicate on the call for papers form if you are interested in publishing your conference presentation in the ITK publication.
More information about the ITK publication
ITK workshop – April 23, 2025
A workshop is an event primarily focused on a single theme. You can choose the duration of the workshop from three options:
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- 3 hours
- 7 hours
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 – April 24-25, 2025
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.
Indicate in the submission form if you are willing to give an ITK webinar presentation before the conference, approximately a 15-minute online presentation on your topic.
ITK Arena – April 24-25, 2025
The ITK Arena is an event held in the Small Auditorium of Tampere Hall. The duration of the Arena session is 45 minutes.
The arena is a large space, so performances that are of great interest to the ITK community are welcomed.
You can propose an event for the Arena that you either organize yourself or wish for us, the organizers, to coordinate together with you. You can also provide us with ideas for Arena content and speakers, and we will arrange it if the proposal receives enough support during the evaluation process.
ITK Poster – April 24-25, 2025
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.
Indicate in the submission form if you are willing to give an ITK webinar presentation before the conference, approximately a 15-minute online presentation on your topic.