Call for Papers

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: 

• ITK Workshop (Please read carefully the workshop agreement template before submitting your proposal)

• ITK Forum

• ITK Activity session

• 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 related proposal form.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 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 save your proposal by November 30 2022, after which all proposal forms will close.

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.

ITK workshop April 19 2023

A workshop is mainly focused on one theme, either a half-day or full day training session. Half day between 10 am and 1 pm or 2 pm and 5 pm, full day between 10 am and 5 pm.

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 20-21, 2023

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 activity session April 20-21, 2023

An activity session is, as its name suggests, a participatory session with hands on activities.

The total duration of the activity session is 75 minutes. During that time, for example, there may be several different ways of working, from intro talk to working together and getting to know each other.

It is a good idea to put together a good team with a variety of insights and experiences around the theme for the activity session.

Justify why your topic is important and fits into the activity session. Build an session that is diverse and inspiring.

Evaluation criteria: suitability of the topic to the ITK theme of the year, novelty value and significance of the topic, interest in the implementation method and pedagogical aspect.

A limited number of activity sessions, mainly in larger halls, are accepted.

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 April 20-21, 2023

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 April 20-21, 2023

The ITK poster exhibition will be renewed for 2023: the ITK posters will get a new, bigger space. Posters are also taken into account better than before in the conference program.

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.

Call for Papers