Overview of Submission Types

Paper submissions

• Paper submissions will be in the form of extended abstracts. An extended abstract is a brief paper, the equivalent of 2 to 3 pages in length, on a topic that is consistent with the conference themes. Work at various stages of development is welcome. We strongly encourage inclusion of good theoretical background and appropriate evaluation.
• All paper submissions will be reviewed. If accepted, most papers will appear in the conference book as a short paper. The short paper is simply the extended abstract, with little or no opportunity for revisions by the author(s). The program committee will invite a small number of authors to expand their extended abstract into a full paper of 5 or 6 pages. Authors of long papers will also be allotted a longer time slot for their conference presentation.
• If the author(s) knows that it will not be possible to expand the extended abstract into a long paper if invited to do so, this should be stated clearly on the cover page.
• Short vs. long papers Extended abstracts are not proposals. They are paper submissions that will be reviewed and accepted or rejected as they are. Only those chosen to be long papers will receive further development from the author.
  • A short paper is 2-3 pages in length. The short paper is exactly the extended abstract. A short paper may describe a study that is being presented for the first time; it may present a technique that has been tried and seems to work well; or it may describe good ideas that have not been fully tested, but which seem to have real promise for benefits to CS Education.
  • A long paper is 5-6 pages in length. The material in a long paper is normally more fully developed than that in a short paper.
• Deadline for receipt of paper submissions: December 6, 1996
• Length of extended abstract: the equivalent of 2 or 3 pages, single-spaced
  Note that the length of the extended abstract is a minimum of 2 pages and a maximum of 3 pages.
• Sample layout: Text version of sample layout for paper submissions
• Content of extended abstract
  • Cover page
    • Follow all instructions in the cover page section.
    • Do not include identifying information (name, institution, etc.) in the rest of your submission. This will facilitate double-blind reviewing.
    • If you know that you will be unable to expand your extended abstract if invited to do so, state "Short paper only" on the cover page.
  • Body of extended abstract
    • section(s) will depend on the topic & presentation
    • references
• After acceptance:
  • For most authors, the extended abstract will be the published short paper; there will be little or no opportunity to modify the extended abstract once the paper is accepted.
  • For authors invited to expand their extended abstracts into long papers, there will be a fairly tight timeline.
• Contact persons for extended abstracts:
  • Mats Daniels, Mats.Daniels@DoCS.uu.se
  • Boots Cassel, cassel@tiger.vill.edu
• Addresses for sending paper submissions

Panel submissions

• Panel sessions will address topics relevant to the conference themes. Each panel will last for a full session (1 to 1.5 hours). The exact agenda of a panel will depend on its contents, goals, and participants. However, a typical breakdown will include a brief presentation of the background material by the moderator, presentation of a position statement by each panelist, and a discussion period. Often, panels are organized as debates among the panelists. Regardless of the panel format, there should be adequate opportunity for interaction between the panelists and the audience.
• Deadline for receipt of panel submissions: December 6, 1996
• Length of panel submission: the equivalent of 2 or 3 pages, single-spaced
• Sample layout: Text version of sample layout for panel submission
• Content of panel submission:
  • Cover page: Follow all instructions in the cover page section.
  • Body of panel proposal
    • description of panel goals
    • list of panelists and their affiliations
    • preliminary position statements for each panelist
• After acceptance: If your panel is accepted, you will be responsible for final confirmation of the panelists, for obtaining the final position statements from all of your panelists, and for preparing the material for the conference book. The timeline will be very tight.
• Contact persons for panels:
  • Mats Daniels, Mats.Daniels@DoCS.uu.se
  • Boots Cassel, cassel@tiger.vill.edu
• Addresses for sending panel submissions

Working group submissions

• Each working group will focus on a particular aspect of technology in computer science education.
• Working group topics will be determined by the program committee based on the topics that are proposed. Topic proposals will be accepted based on the mix of ideas and experience submitted with the goal of forming good working groups.
• The working group (co-)chair(s) will be chosen by the program committee based on the topics that are chosen and on the qualifications of the individuals who submit topic proposals.
• Participants in each working group will be chosen by the program committee based on individual qualifications. Some participants will be drawn from the proposals for working group topics. Other participants will be drawn from the participant applications. Each group will have a maximum of 10 participants, including the (co-)chair(s).

Topic proposals

Working group topics should be in areas relevant to the conference themes. Topics should have some relationship to integrating technology into computer science education.

• Deadline for receipt of working group topic proposals: December 6, 1996
• Length of working group topic proposal: the equivalent of 2 or 3 pages, single-spaced
• Sample layout: Text version of sample layout for working group topic proposal
• Content of working group topic proposal:
  • Cover page: Follow all instructions in the cover page section.
  • Body of working group topic proposal
    • Problem: describe a problem that should be addressed by a working group
    • Goals: describe working group goals, what you expect would be produced in a five-day working session
    • Chair: indicate whether you are willing to serve as a (co-)chair if this topic is chosen for a working group
    • Qualifications: give your qualifications for leading and/or participating in a group investigating this topic or a similar one
    • Other participants: suggest potential participants, if you know of any; include their names and contact information in your proposal
• Contact person for working groups: Vicki Almstrum, almstrum@cs.utexas.edu
• Address for sending topic proposals

• There are three ways that you can apply to be a working group participant:
  • Before Dec. 6: Submit a working group topic proposal. If your topic proposal is selected, you will be invited to be in that working group. If your proposal is not selected, you will be considered as a participant in a working group on a related topic.
  • Before Feb. 17: Submit a working group participant application, specifying one or more general topics. When the working group topics have been determined, your application will be considered and, if an appropriate match is found, you will be invited to be in a working group.
  • Before March 15: Watch the web site for the announcement of the working groups (to be posted by Feb. 17). Submit a working group participant application, listing the working group(s) for which you are applying. Applications to join a group will be accepted until March 15 or until the group is full.
• Deadline for receipt of all working group participant applications: March 15, 1997
• Length of working group participant application: the equivalent of 1-2 pages (minimum of 1 full page)
• Sample layout: Text version of sample layout of working group participant application
• Content of working group participant application:
  • Cover page: Follow all instructions in the cover page section.
  • Body of working group participant application
    • Topics: describe the working group topic(s) you prefer; you may want to use ideas from the list of conference themes
    • Qualifications: describe your qualifications for participating in a working group (experience, publications, etc.)
    • Other: provide any other information that helps demonstrate why you would be a good contributor to one of the working groups
• Contact person for working groups: Vicki Almstrum, almstrum@docs.uu.se
• Address for sending topic proposals

Poster submissions

• Posters will be used to present work-in-progress in areas relevant to the conference themes. During the conference, the posters will be set up in an area where conference attendees can easily visit them. Poster sessions will take place during extended coffee breaks. During a poster session, the authors of the posters currently on display will be available to answer questions and discuss the reported work.
• Deadline for receipt of poster submission: March 15, 1997
• Length of poster submission: the equivalent of 1 full page, single-spaced
• Sample layout: Text version of sample layout for poster submission
• Content of poster submission
  • Cover page
    • Follow all instructions in the cover page section.
    • Do not include identifying information (name, institution, etc.) in the rest of your submission. This will facilitate double-blind reviewing.
  • Body of poster submission
    • Brief description of the poster content
    • Brief description of the poster layout
• After acceptance: The 100 word abstract will be included in the conference book. There will be little or no opportunity to modify the abstract once it is submitted and accepted.
• Contact person for posters: Jonas Barklund, Jonas.Barklund@csd.uu.se
• Address for sending poster submissions

Demonstration submissions

• Demonstrations of software, multimedia application resources, simulations, or other resources used in computer science education will be an important part of the conference.
• Deadline for receipt of demonstration submissions: March 15, 1997
• Length of demonstration submission: the equivalent of 1 full page, single-spaced
• Sample layout: Text version of sample layout for demonstration submissions
• Content of demonstration submission
  • Cover page
    • Follow all instructions in the cover page section.
    • Do not include identifying information (name, institution, etc.) in the rest of your submission. This will facilitate double-blind reviewing.
  • Body of demonstration submission
    • Description of what you wish to demonstrate
    • Information on the equipment required to carry out your demonstration.
      • If you would bring your own equipment, describe exactly what you will bring.
      • If you require equipment provided by the conference, describe exactly what you would need.
    • The organizing committee will not be able to supply equipment, not even cables or PCs, if the need for the equipment is not described clearly in the demonstration submission.
• After acceptance: The 100 word abstract will be included in the conference book. There will be little or no opportunity to modify the abstract once it is submitted and accepted.
• Contact person for demonstrations: Jonas Barklund, Jonas.Barklund@csd.uu.se
• Address for sending demonstration submissions

Conference Themes

• Closed laboratories/Practical experiences
• Computer science education research
• Computer supported collaborative learning
• Different/new approaches to examination
• Distance learning
• E-mail & bulletin board-based class support
• Effective use of portable computers
• Effective use of the World Wide Web
• Evaluating teaching methods
• Graphics/visualization
• Instructional technology
• Integrating networks and distributed computing
• IT & ethics
• Multimedia/interactive learning
• Need for future changes to courses

To send paper and panel submissions
(send to one of Mats and Boots, not both)

To send poster and demonstration submissions:

To send working group topic proposals and participant applications

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