[submission due date is extended to October 19, 2018] CALL FOR PAPERS International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE 2019) March 18-20, 2019, Denton, Texas, United States http://iasle.net/icsle-2019/ * Main conference paper submission: October 19, 2018 (extended) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE 2019) will be held in March 18-20, 2019 at the University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States. It aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to discuss issues related to the optimization of learning environments to enhance learning. The focus is on the interplay of pedagogy, technology and their fusion towards the advancement of smart learning environments. ~ Conference Outcomes: * Proceedings in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Educational Technology series. * Extended versions of selected papers will be invited for Springer’s Smart Learning Environments journal (Open access journal with no author processing charge). ~ Important dates: Main conference paper submission: October 19, 2018 (extended) Acceptance/Rejection notification: November 29, 2018 Camera ready papers: December 15, 2018 Author registration: December 15, 2018 ~ Submissions: * Full and Short Experience Reports * Full and Short Research Studies * Work-in-progress Papers * Reflection papers * Posters * Workshop proposals * Panel proposals ~ The scope: The scope of the ICSLE 2018 is focused on issues related to smart learning environments. Topics of interest considered to be within the scope of the conference include but are not limited to: * Architectures for smart learning environments * Best practices in smart learning environments implementation * Conceptual frameworks for smart learning environments * Cultural issues in smart learning environments * Designing smart learning environments using sensing technologies * Evaluation approaches for effectiveness and efficiency of smart learning environments * Fusion of pedagogy and technology in smart learning environments * Historical perspectives of smart learning environments * Innovative uses of emerging didactical and pedagogical approaches * Innovative uses of emerging and existing technologies * Methodologies for development of smart learning environments * Mobility in smart learning environments * Pedagogical tools for supporting smart learning environments * Policy issues related to smart learning environments * Reform of learning environments * Strategies for learning assessment in smart learning environments * Technologies and tools to support smart learning environments * Usability criteria and standards for smart learning environments * Creating smart learning environments with AR and VR technologies * Smart learning environments for supporting STEM and STEAM education ~ Conference Chairs: Dong Qi, President, Beijing Normal University, China Neal Smatresk, President, University of North Texas, USA ~ Honorary Chairs: Larry Johnson, EdFutures.org, USA Diana Laurillard, Institute of Education, United Kingdom Demetrios G. Sampson, Curtin University, Australia ~ General Chairs: Kinshuk, The University of North Texas, USA Nian-Shing Chen, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan Mohamed Jemni, University of Tunis, Tunisia ~ Program Chairs: Maiga Chang, Athabasca University, Canada Elvira Popescu, University of Craiova, Romania ~ Local Chairs: Ronghuai Huang, Beijing Normal University, China J. Michael Spector, The University of North Texas, USA ~ Workshop/Panel Chairs: Vive Kumar, Athabasca University, Canada Ting-Wen Chang, Beijing Normal University, China ~ Publicity Chairs: Guang Chen, Beijing Normal University, China Michail Giannakos, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway Isabelle Guillot, Athabasca University, Canada ~ Technical Operations Chairs: Rébecca Guillot, Athabasca University, Canada Richard Tortorella, University of Eastern Finland, Finland Marc Denojean-Mairet, ByteForce Media, Canada Junfeng Yang, Hangzhou Normal University, China ~ Further details: http://iasle.net/icsle-2019/