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<H2 class=conftitle align=left><FONT
size=3>-------------------------------</FONT></H2>
<H2 class=conftitle align=left><SMALL>The <I>10th</I> IASTED International
Conference on </SMALL><BR><SPAN class=confname><SPAN>Computers and Advanced
Technology in Education</SPAN> <BR>~<I>CATE</I> 2007~</SPAN> </H2>
<P class=confdate><SPAN class=confdate2>October 8 ¨C 10, 2007</SPAN> <BR>Beijing,
China</P></DIV>
<H2 class=title>CALL FOR PAPERS</H2>
<H3 class=sectionhead>Sponsors</H3>
<P class=sponsoriasted>The International Association of Science and Technology
for Development (IASTED)</P>
<UL class=sponsorlist>
<LI>Technical Committee on Advanced Technology in Education</LI></UL>
<P>World Modelling and Simulation Forum (WMSF)<BR><IMG
style="CLEAR: right; BORDER-RIGHT: 0pt; BORDER-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-TOP: -55px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0pt"
alt=WMSF src="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/images/wmsf.jpg"></P><!-- Chairs-->
<H3 class=sectionhead>Host Organization</H3>
<P>Beijing Normal University (BNU) School of Education Technology</P><!-- /Chairs --><!-- Chairs-->
<H3 class=sectionhead>Conference Chair</H3>
<P><STRONG><A href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/chairbio-570.html">Prof.
Vladimir Uskov</A></STRONG> ¨C Bradley University, USA</P><!-- /Chairs --><!-- Chairs-->
<H3 class=sectionhead>Local Chair</H3>
<P><STRONG><A
href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/localchairbio-570.html">Dr. Ronghuai
Huang</A></STRONG> ¨C School of Education Technology, Beijing Normal University,
PRC</P><!-- /Chairs --><!-- Keynote -->
<H3 class=sectionhead>Keynote Speaker</H3>
<P><A href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/keynote-570.html">"The
Organisational Knowledge Management for e-Learning in
Universities"</A><BR><STRONG>Prof. Toshio Okamoto</STRONG> ¨C University of
Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan</P><!-- /Keynote -->
<H3 class=sectionhead>Chair 2008 International Software Competition</H3>
<P><STRONG><A
href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/chairsoftwarecomp-570.html">Dr.
Jean-Pierre Gerval</A></STRONG> ¨C ISEN Brest, France</P>
<H3 class=sectionhead>Host Organizations</H3>
<P><A href="http://www.bnu.edu.cn/eng/">Beijing Normal University
(BNU)</A><BR><A href="http://ksei.bnu.edu.cn/index.do">BNU Center for Knowledge
Science and Engineering Research</A> </P><!-- Keynote Speakers
<h3>Keynote Speakers</h3>
<p><a href="displaypage.aspx?="></a>
<br>Dr. Piet Kommers<br>Editor-in-Chief, Web-Based Communities Journal - Professor, University of Twente, The Netherlands
</p> --><!-- /Keynote Speakers --><!--collaborating Society-->
<H3 class=sectionhead>Collaborating Organizations</H3>
<TABLE cellPadding=5 width="95%" summary="Collaborating Organizations"
border=0><TBODY>
<TR>
<TD width="50%">
<DIV align=center><IMG alt=IGIP
src="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2007/beijing/cate/images/IGIP_logo.gif"></DIV></TD>
<TD width="50%">
<DIV align=center><IMG alt=IAOE
src="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2007/beijing/cate/images/IAOE_logo.gif"></DIV></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD>
<DIV align=center><A href="http://www.igip.info/">The International
Society for Engineering Education (IGIP)</A></DIV></TD>
<TD>
<DIV align=center><A href="http://www.maoo.ru/">The International Academy
of Open Education</A></DIV></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD>
<DIV align=center><IMG alt="COPEC logo"
src="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2007/beijing/cate/images/COPEC_logo.jpg"></DIV></TD>
<TD>
<DIV align=center><IMG alt=Interlabs
src="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2007/beijing/cate/images/Interlabs_logo.jpg"
width=250></DIV></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD>
<DIV align=center><A href="http://www.copec.org.br/">Council of Researches
in Education and Sciences (COPEC), Brazil</A></DIV></TD>
<TD>
<DIV align=center><A href="http://www.interlabs.bradley.edu/">Interlabs
Research Institute, Bradley University, USA</A></DIV></TD></TR>
<TR><!--td><div align="center"><img src="H:\DOCUME~1\huangrh\LOCALS~1\Temp\2007/chamonix/wbe/images/NUTN_logo.gif" width="118" height="124"></div></td-->
<TD colSpan=2>
<DIV align=center><IMG alt=ITAIS
src="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2007/beijing/cate/images/ITAIS_logo.gif"></DIV></TD></TR>
<TR><!--td><img src="http://www.iasted.org/images/blackdot.gif" width="9" height="9"><a href=" http://www.nutn.org/index.html">National University Telecommunications Network</a>
</td-->
<TD colSpan=2>
<DIV align=center><A href="http://www.itais.org/">The Italian Association
for Information Systems</A></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><!--p>The International Society for Engineering Education
<a href="http://www.igip.info/"><img src="H:\DOCUME~1\huangrh\LOCALS~1\Temp\2007/beijing/cate/images/IGIP_logo.gif" align="middle" border="0" alt="IGIP"/></a></p>
<p>The International Academy of Open Education
<a href="http://www.maoo.ru/"><img src="H:\DOCUME~1\huangrh\LOCALS~1\Temp\2007/beijing/cate/images/IAOE_logo.gif" align="middle" border="0" alt="IAOE"/></a></p>
<p>Interlabs Research Institute, Bradley University, USA<br/>
<a href="http://www.interlabs.bradley.edu/"><img src="H:\DOCUME~1\huangrh\LOCALS~1\Temp\2007/beijing/cate/images/Interlabs_logo.jpg" align="middle" border="0" alt="Interlabs Research Institute"/></a></p>
<p>Council of Researches in Education and Sciences (COPEC), Brazil<br/>
<a href="http://www.copec.org.br/"><img src="H:\DOCUME~1\huangrh\LOCALS~1\Temp\2007/beijing/cate/images/COPEC_logo.jpg" salign="middle" border="0" alt="COPEC"/></a></p>
<!- -p>National University Telecommunications Network
<a href="http://www.nutn.org/"><img src="H:\DOCUME~1\huangrh\LOCALS~1\Temp\2007/beijing/cate/images/NUTN_logo.gif" align="middle" border="0" alt="NUTN"/></a></p -/->
<p>Italian Association for Information Systems
<a href="http://www.itais.org/"/><img src="H:\DOCUME~1\huangrh\LOCALS~1\Temp\2007/beijing/cate/images/ITAIS_logo.gif" align="middle" border="0" alt="ITAIS"/></a></p>--><!--/collaborating Society--><!-- Tutorials
<h3>Tutorials</h3>
<p>
<a href="present.aspx?id=504&tid="></a>
<br>Dr. Lisa Neal<br>Editor-in-Chief, eLearn Magazine, USA</p>--><!-- /Tutorials -->
<H3 class=sectionhead>Purpose</H3>
<P>CATE 2007 will act as a major forum for the presentation of innovative
developments and the exchange of information between researchers and
practitioners on the use of technology in education. </P>
<P>CATE 2007 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International
Conference on: <BR><A
href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/home-571.html">Asian Modelling and
Simulation (AsiaMS 2007)</A> <BR><A
href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/home-572.html">Communication Systems,
Networks, and Applications (CSNA 2007)</A> </P>
<H3 class=sectionhead>Location</H3>
<DIV
style="PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; FONT-SIZE: 9px; FLOAT: left; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; WIDTH: 275px"><IMG
alt="Great Wall"
src="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2007/beijing/cate/images/main.jpg">
<SPAN><FONT color=red>Picture above</FONT><A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/514153"> Great Wall</A> ? by <A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/seesky">Grace Yang</A><BR><FONT color=red>Banner
pictures from left to right</FONT><BR><A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/302439">Tower Of The Fregrance Of Budd</A> ? by <A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/OwnMoment">Alexander Rist</A><BR><A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/212783">Sunset over Beijing</A> ? by <A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/sekure">sekure blah</A><BR><A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/296896">Ornament In The Forbidden City</A> ? by <A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/ableeker">Albert Bleeker</A><BR><A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/300479">Chinese Gate</A> ? by <A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/OwnMoment">Alexander Rist</A><BR><A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/255912">Beijing China 1</A> ? by <A
href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/mabiamu">Bill Brad</A><BR></SPAN></DIV>
<P>Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China, a modern metropolis with
the charm of the ancient East, is the nation's political and cultural center.
The metropolis is home to more than 13 million permanent and visiting residents.
The city offers visitors a moderate, continental climate. The city itself is
both ancient and modern. Beijing has existed as a city for more than 3,000
years. Home to six UNESCO recognised world heritage sites, visitors may take in
the historic beauty of attractions such as The Forbidden City, The Great Wall of
China, and the Peking Man site at Zhoukoudian. Looking to the future, Beijing is
set to host the twenty ninth Summer Olympics in August of 2008. Not to miss
destinations and features include the Beijing Opera, the city's numerous
cloisonn¨¦ factories, and the famous Hutongs, which means "small lanes." Shopping
in Beijing offers the visitor a real adventure. The city boasts a number of
shopping districts including the Panjiayuan Curio & Antique Market and
Liulichang Street. Shoppers are encouraged to bargain for what they want. Some
even claim that haggling is the best part of a shopping trip. Boasting a wealthy
and lengthy heritage unmatched in the world, Beijing nonetheless continues to
modernise and is set to become one of the leading capitals of the twenty first
century. </P>
<H3 class=sectionhead>Scope</H3>
<P>The topics of interest include, but are not limited to: </P>
<TABLE class=scope cellSpacing=4 cellPadding=0 summary="Topics of Interest">
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=top><STRONG>Advanced Technology in Education and
Training</STRONG>
<UL class=scopelist>
<LI>Authoring Tools and Methodology
<LI>Agent-based Technology
<LI>Computer-Assisted Learning and Instruction
<LI>Collaborative Learning
<LI>Collaborative Knowledge Construction
<LI>Digital Libraries
<LI>Information Technology
<LI>Interactive Learning Environments
<LI>Human-Computer Interfaces
<LI>Learning Management Systems
<LI>Mobile Teaching
<LI>Mobile Learning
<LI>Mobile Communication
<LI>Multimedia and Hypermedia Applications
<LI>Online Dictionaries and Synchronous Translation
<LI>Reusable Learning Objects and Standards
<LI>Research on Innovative Technology-based Teaching and Learning
<LI>Research on Advanced Technology in Education
<LI>Streaming Multimedia Technologies
<LI>Televised Courses and Telecommunications
<LI>Ubiquitous Learning
<LI>Technology-based Learning Communities
<LI>Virtual Reality
<LI>Web-based Education
<LI>Web-based Training
<LI>Technology-based Services </LI></UL><STRONG>Advanced Educational
Software and Hardware</STRONG>
<UL class=scopelist>
<LI>Architectures of Innovative Software and Hardware Systems for
Education and Training
<LI>Collaborative and Communication Software
<LI>Distributed Learning Environments
<LI>Educational Software
<LI>Educational Hardware
<LI>Educational Networks
<LI>Educational Software/Hardware for Students and Learners with Special
Needs
<LI>Groupware Tools
<LI>Security Aspects
<LI>Reliability Issues
<LI>Usability Issues</LI></UL><STRONG>Advanced Technology and Human
Resource Issues</STRONG>
<UL class=scopelist>
<LI>Accreditation
<LI>Advanced Teaching and Learning Technologies
<LI>Curriculum Design and Development
<LI>Faculty and Professional Development
<LI>New Roles of Teachers, Instructors, Students, and Learners
<LI>New Learning and Teaching Theories
<LI>Teacher Training and Support
<LI>Teacher Evaluation</LI></UL></TD>
<TD> </TD>
<TD vAlign=top><STRONG>Institutional Issues on Technology-based Education
and Training</STRONG>
<UL class=scopelist>
<LI>Best Practices and Case Studies
<LI>Corporate Training
<LI>Economic Issues
<LI>Education for Business and Industry
<LI>Education for Disabled Learners
<LI>Infrastructure and Technology
<LI>Intellectual Property
<LI>Multi-Teacher Courses
<LI>Online (Virtual) Universities
<LI>Online Scientific Labs
<LI>Online Degree Programs (Credit and Non-Credit)
<LI>Primary and Secondary Education
<LI>Privacy Issues
<LI>Post-University Education and Training
<LI>Strategic Planning
<LI>Technology Centers
<LI>University Education
<LI>Vocational Training</LI></UL><BR><STRONG>Policies on Technology-based
Education</STRONG>
<UL class=scopelist>
<LI>Assistance of National and International Organizations
<LI>International Collaboration and Projects
<LI>National Collaboration and Projects
<LI>National Policies and Standards
<LI>Policy and Law
<LI>Sociological Issues
<LI>Standards in Learning and Teaching
<LI>Special Conditions in Developing
Countries</LI></UL><BR><STRONG>Technology-based Blended, Distance and Open
Education</STRONG>
<UL class=scopelist>
<LI>Adult Education
<LI>Best Practices and Case Studies
<LI>Blended Education
<LI>Curriculum Design and Development
<LI>Distance Education
<LI>Educational and Training Systems
<LI>Open Education
<LI>Open Universities
<LI>On Demand Education
<LI>Quality Control and Assessment
<LI>Pedagogical Issues </LI></UL></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<H3 class=sectionhead>International Program Committee</H3><!--IPC-->
<P>Click <A
href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/ipc-570.html"><STRONG>here</STRONG></A>
for a list of the program committee for CATE 2007.</P><!-- /IPC -->
<H3 class=sectionhead>Submission</H3>
<P><STRONG>Initial Papers</STRONG><BR>Submit your paper via our website at:
<BR><A
href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-570.html">www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-570.html</A>.<BR>All
submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The IASTED Secretariat
must receive your paper by <STRONG>April 15, 2007</STRONG>. Receipt of paper
submission will be confirmed by email.</P>
<P>Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who
will attend the conference and provide four key words to indicate the subject
area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of
topics provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be approximately
six pages. Formatting instructions are available at: <A
href="http://www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html">www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm</A>.</P>
<P>All papers submitted to this conference will be peer evaluated by at least
two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and
contribution.</P>
<P>All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and
may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's
review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.
Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar
prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not
satisfactory.</P>
<P>Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by <STRONG>June 1,
2007</STRONG>. Final manuscripts are due by <STRONG>July 1, 2007</STRONG>.
Registration and final payment are due by <STRONG>July 15, 2007</STRONG>. Late
registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded
from the conference proceedings. </P>
<P><STRONG>Final Papers</STRONG><BR>Send your final manuscripts via email to: <A
href="mailto:finalpapers@iasted.org">finalpapers@iasted.org</A>. The subject
line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper
number. The formatting instructions can be found at: <A
href="http://www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html">www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm</A>
and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six
single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to
six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added
charge for extra pages and additional papers.</P>
<H3 class=sectionhead>Tutorials</H3>
<P>Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted by <STRONG>April 15,
2007</STRONG>. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
<A
href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-570.html">www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-570.html</A>.
</P>
<P>A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge
expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course
topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).</P>
<H3 class=sectionhead>Special Sessions</H3>
<P>Persons wishing to organize a special session should email a proposal to <A
href="mailto:calgary@iasted.org">calgary@iasted.org</A> by <STRONG>April 15,
2007</STRONG>. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics
covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).
Papers submitted to the special session must be received by <STRONG>April 15,
2007</STRONG>, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A
minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this
session to be included in the conference program. More information on special
sessions is available at: <BR><A
href="http://www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-570.html">www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-570.html</A>.
</P>
<H3 class=sectionhead>Journals</H3>
<P>Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference
proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals.
Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at: <A
href="http://www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx">www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx</A>.
</P>
<P>Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online.
Please visit ACTA Press: <A
href="http://www.actapress.com/">www.actapress.com</A>. </P>
<H3 class=sectionhead>Important Deadlines </H3>
<TABLE class=submitdates style="WIDTH: 100%" summary="Important Dates">
<TBODY>
<TR class=submitdates>
<TD><STRONG>Submissions due</STRONG></TD>
<TD class=alignright>April 15, 2007</TD></TR>
<TR class=submitdates>
<TD><STRONG>Notification of acceptance</STRONG></TD>
<TD class=alignright>June 1, 2007</TD></TR>
<TR class=submitdates>
<TD><STRONG>Final manuscripts due</STRONG></TD>
<TD class=alignright>July 1, 2007</TD></TR>
<TR class=submitdates>
<TD><STRONG>Registration deadline</STRONG></TD>
<TD class=alignright>July 15, 2007</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
<DIV></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>----<BR>Ronghuai HUANG »ÆÈÙ»³<BR>Knowledge Engineering Research
Centre</DIV>
<DIV>School of Educational Technology<BR>Beijing Normal University<BR>Phone:
+8610 5880 0641<BR>Centre URL: <A
href="http://ksei.bnu.edu.cn">http://ksei.bnu.edu.cn</A><BR></DIV></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>