Some AoIR folks might be interested in the following, for the Digital Media and Learning conference, the first week of March in Long Beach... - Alex ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: DML Hub <dmlhub@hri.uci.edu> Date: Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM Subject: DML2011 - Call for Ignite Talk Proposals (Deadline Feb. 7th) To: DML Hub <dmlhub@hri.uci.edu> http://dmlcentral.net/conference2011/call-for-proposals Call for Proposals: Ignite Talks (Please Circulate, Apologies for Cross Postings) Do you have a creative idea around the future of education and learning that you want to share? Are you excited about new possibilities or way of thinking? Are you ready to explore your ideas with a diverse and engaged community? We're looking for a few courageous souls who want to get their early stage ideas out there in a short, spunky format - an Ignite Talk - at the DML2011 Conference. Ignite talks are radically different from traditional conference talks. We're looking for humor, wit, energy and inspiration to be packed into one powerful five-minute talk. Visual and conceptual impact are also a must. If you haven't seen an ignite talk, be sure to do a quick search for "ignite talks" to watch some of the thousands of Ignite Talks out there or check out these sites for a quick tutorial: http://ignite.oreilly.com/ http://www.speakerconfessions.com/2009/06/how-to-give-a-great-ignite-talk/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignite_(event) If you still feel focused and inspired, send an email to dmlhub@hri.uci.edu with the following details before 9am PST on Monday, February 7th: Name Affiliation Presentation Title Abstract (one paragraph) Previous experience with Ignite-style talks In addition, please rate yourself on a scale of 1-5 on the following criteria: FUNNY (1 = Do you have a laugh track I can use?, 5 = ROFL) INSPIRATIONAL (1 = I'll get to it, one day, 5= The future is now!) CREATIVITY AND VISION (1=If we can't measure it, it didn't happen, 5= I'm always thinking outside the box) ENERGY (1=Wake me up when it's over, 5= People call me the energizer bunny) Ignite talks will be held on Friday, March 4th between 1:30 - 2:30 and Saturday, March 5th between 1:30 - 2:30. Please note any scheduling constraints in your proposal. Notifications of acceptance will be sent on/before February 14, 2011. -- -- // // This email is // [x] assumed public and may be blogged / forwarded. // [ ] assumed to be private, please ask before redistributing. // // Alexander C. Halavais, ciberflâneur // http://alex.halavais.net //