Papers are formal written presentations typical of those published in academic journals. Paper submissions will be subjected to a “blind,” peer-review and evaluated according to the criteria below. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings located at:

Accepted papers will be published in the Refereed Conference Proceedings.

Select papers will be invited for publication in the International Journal for Educational Media and Technology (IJEMT).

Submission

Your submission must include a descriptive title and abstract, not to exceed 250 words, that clearly reflects the content of your paper.

Additionally, you will be requested to submit contact information for your coauthors including name, affiliation, and location.

Prepare your paper in MS Word (.docx) or a compatible format such as rich text format (.rtf). See below to download a copy of our proceedings template.

Send your full paper by email attachment to Shamila Janakiraman <shamilaj@hawaii.edu> and copy to Curtis Ho <curtis@hawaii.edu>.

Presentation Format

During the conference, paper sessions will be presented in a forum format. A forum is a live, 25-minute (brief), or 45-minute (full) interactive session that may be accompanied by slides, web tours, a shared whiteboard, or multimedia, including audio and video segments. Generally, visual aids and multimedia components will be delivered from a server while the audio component is broadcast.

Forums should engage the audience in a highly interactive manner. Participants interact with the presenter through available tools such as a whiteboard, text messaging, voice, and polling.

Proposals to present a full 45-minute session must contain plans for audience interaction in the proposal submission form.

Other formats may also be requested. The coordinators recognize that technology changes rapidly and are open to other real-time, online presentation formats.

Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Appropriate for TCC 
• Contributes to scholarship (innovative ideas & best practices)
• Demonstrates appropriate application of online theory, pedagogy, or concepts.
• Written with quality (organization, clarity, style, etc.)
• Provides benefits to conference participants
• Meets technical requirements below

Requirements

• The typical length of a PAPER is between 1000 and 2000 words. We do not accept longer papers.
• Use the template provided (see below).
• At the beginning of the paper, include the title of your presentation as well as your name(s), affiliation(s) and email addresses.
• At the beginning of the paper, include a brief (5-10 line) abstract, summarizing the emphasis of your presentation.
• Follow the current APA style guide.
• Papers must be original and not previously published or presented at another conference. Please contact the coordinators if there are any doubts.
• No more than two paper proposals will be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the requirements specified may result in automatic rejection by the editorial board.

Determination

Upon review, you will be notified by email of the results, which may be:

• Recommend acceptance, as is.
• Recommend acceptance with revisions, as noted.
• Recommend major revision and resubmission.
• Rejected, with reason.

Papers rejected will not be included in the conference proceedings. However, such papers may be accepted, upon revision if required, for general sessions during the conference.

Prior to the conference, you will be notified to upload a photo and a short bio to the conference homepage.

Sample paper

A sample paper is available: sample_paper (PDF, 15 KB)

Template

Download a copy of the TCC Refereed Paper Template:

• TCC_Proceedings_Template (MS-Word 104 KB), OR
• TCC_Proceedings_Template (PDF, 384 KB)

Submission

Your submission must include a descriptive title and description, not to exceed 250 words, that clearly states your goal, purpose, or objectives of your session.

Additionally, you will be requested to submit contact information for your collaborators including name, affiliation, and location.

Proposal Description

The description should be easily understood by the reviewers without having to review additional material. Acronyms should be written in longhand on the first occurrence. Make sure that URLs are accurate. Use the APA style guide for citations.

Each description must clearly indicate how conference participants will benefit from the presentation and how they may apply the knowledge gained from it. 

Presentation Formats

The following list is intended to provide guidance with planning your proposal. The formats are not intended to be exclusive, and indeed, may overlap with one another.

All presentations will be delivered in a live, real-time format. A session will be removed from the conference program when this is not possible.

Pre-conference activity

Similar to a workshop (see below), this event is held during the pre-conference. Live sessions are held during the pre-conference that provide participants with an opportunity to learn new concepts, increase their skill for using relevant technologies in teaching and learning, or collaborate to produce a product such as a white paper or other publication. Details will be arranged pending the nature of the proposal.

Forum

A live, 25-minute (brief) or 45-minute (full) interactive session that may be accompanied by slides, web tours, a shared whiteboard, or multimedia, including audio and video segments. Generally, visual aids and multimedia components will be delivered from a server while the audio component is broadcast.

Forums should engage the audience in a highly interactive manner. Participants interact with the presenter through available tools such as a whiteboard, text messaging, voice, and polling. DO NOT give a lecture.

Panel Discussion

A live, interactive session hosted by a panel of individuals, preferably three or more. After the session, post a brief summary of the key points discussed along with key references to solicit additional comments in the asynchronous discussion area.

Roundtable

A live session intended for a limited number of people. A roundtable session should address a key question, issue, concern, technology or practice relevant to the conference theme. Example: “How can collaboration tools be used to enhance student learning in an online class?”

The session is briefly summarized by the presenter(s) and posted on the conference website. All conference participants will be encouraged to review the session recording after the session.

Workshop

A live session, web-based, or other interactive modes to provide participants with an opportunity to learn new concepts, increase their skill for using relevant technologies in teaching and learning, or collaborate to produce a product such as a white paper or other publication. Details will be arranged pending the nature of the proposal.

EdTech Tools Demo

Demonstrate the features of selected emerging technology tools and their uses or potential applications for teaching and learning. The tools may relate to synchronous or asynchronous use in the classroom as well as uses for planning, preparing instructional materials, educational multimedia, professional development and networking. We encourage tool demos in which the audience also uses the tools during the session.

Other

We encourage the use of any engaging format. As tools evolve, we expect new forms of communication styles and methods. Contact Ari Eichelberger <ariana@hawaii.edu> to discuss other alternatives.

NOTE. All proposals to present a full 45-minute session must include plans for audience interaction in the proposal submission form.

Lightning Talks are short, 5-minute presentations followed by 10 minutes of discussion. The goal of a lightning talk is to share ideas quickly and spark discussion or generate meaningful feedback. They are especially well-suited to students or presenters who want to showcase projects, works-in-progress, or new approaches without the need for a full session or paper. Unlike traditional sessions, lightning talks emphasize clarity and engagement over polish. The goal is to present a core idea in 5 minutes, then use the following 10 minutes to engage the audience.

Submission

Provide a descriptive title and abstract (maximum 250 words) that clearly reflects the content of your lightning talk and how you will generate discussion or solicit feedback.

Include contact information for all presenters (name, affiliation, location).

Presentation Format

Each lightning talk is 5 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A/feedback/discussion. Slides are optional but recommended. Talks should emphasize clarity, key takeaways, and openness to feedback rather than polished production.

Audience engagement is required. The 10 minutes following a lightning talk is for discussion. Presenters need to have specific strategies for soliciting feedback, generating discussion or otherwise actively engaging with the audience.

Multiple lightning talks will be scheduled together into a session.

Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated for:

• Relevance to conference theme and topics.
• Clarity and focus of the idea presented.
• Plan for discussion, feedback, or other forms of audience engagement.
• Appropriateness for a short presentation format.

Requirements

• Abstract length: up to 250 words.
• Presenters should be prepared to present within the 5-minute limit.
• No paper submission is required.
• Lightning talks may present works in progress, new ideas, or student projects.

Determination

You will be notified by email of your proposal status. Accepted lightning talks will be scheduled into grouped sessions during the conference.

Proposals for student sessions will be accepted by individuals or collaborators currently pursuing an advanced degree or equivalent certification and enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher learning.

The conference fee for student presenters will be waived. Individuals must be the primary presenters during the session. Instructions for obtaining a waiver will be provided upon proposal acceptance.

Student presentations may be in the form of a paper or a general session. Students are also highly encouraged to consider submitting a proposal for a lightning talk.

All student sessions are brief 25-minute sessions. Scheduling priority will be given to general session and paper presenters.