Introduction
International Association of Researchers of iPad use in Higher Education presents
ihe 2014: 1st International Conference on the use of iPads in Higher Education
Co-hosts:
Networked Learning Technologies in Art and Design,
Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
Centre for Pedagogic Arts-based Research,
Falmouth University, Cornwall, UK
“Simos Menardos” Language Centre
Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
Date: 20-22 March 2014
Venue: Almyra Hotel, Paphos, Cyprus
Challenging the boundaries of learning and teaching in HE
About
ihe 2014 is the world’s 1st international research conference about iPad use in Higher Education (HE). You are invited to join scholars, learning technologists and practitioners from across the globe to share insights into teaching practice and student learning in an interdisciplinary and collaborative interchange of experience. The conference seeks to provide a common forum for the varied forms of research on the use of iPads HE, and to explore innovative models of learning using the iPad.
The iPad computer tablet is described as a category-defining phenomenon, a game-changer and a transformative experience. Increasingly, many higher education (HE) institutions around the world are embedding the use of iPads in teaching and learning. Yet, despite the prevalence of the iPad in comparison to other tablets both in the market and in educational institutions, there is a noticeable shortage of research on the use of this tablet in HE.
The main aim of the 1st international conference is to encourage research, debate, reflection and exchange of ideas on the use of iPads in HE. The theme is broad to encourage contributions from a variety of disciplines and to bring together researchers and academics from a wide spectrum of HE fields and educational practices.
Themes
The list of proposed themes outlined below is indicative of the submissions that will be considered, but does not restrict them:
Pedagogic issues and use of iPads in HE
iPad use for different learning modes
iPads and mobile learning
iPads versus other tablets in HE
iPads and collaborative, project-based and context-based learning
Research on the instructional use of iPads in HE
iPads and ubiquitous learning
iPads and informal learning
The use of iPads in different HE disciplines
Instructional innovations with iPads in HE
iPadagogy and the paperless class
iPads, usability and learning in HE
iPads and learning disabilities in HE
BYOD and iPads
Assessing educational apps for the iPad
Strategy and institutional process issues around iPad use
Developing an iPad strategy for HE
iPads and faculty professional development
All formats, styles and methods of research are welcome and encouraged e.g. action research, case studies, pilot studies, experiments, etc.
Papers
We invite full and short papers from a range of disciplines that elucidate innovative research using iPads in Higher Education.
Full papers papers should be 5000-6000 words in length including bibliography and abstract.
Short papers should be between 2000-3000 words in length including bibliography and abstract.
PLEASE NOTE:
The deadline for the submission of abstracts has passed.
All papers (full or short papers) must be submitted by 8 July 2013.
Authors of accepted papers will be given a one-month window for revisions (7 October – 4 November 2013).
The selection process will be subject to a double blind review process by an international team of academics. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings.
Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format, double spaced in Arial 12 point and should follow the APA version 5 style of referencing. The cover sheet should include title of paper, corresponding author(s) name(s) and surname(s), university/organisation and contact details. All papers should include an abstract.
How to submit papers online
Use the following login information to submit papers by 8 July 2013:
URL: http://cyprusconferences.org/ihe2014/papers/index.php
Username: ihepapers
Password: ihepapers
Posters
Poster presentations
Posters are welcome about work-in-progress, initial research, projects in early stages or practice case studies. Posters should be a maximum of A2 in format.
Formats and styles of presentation
We welcome a range of interactive presentation styles, besides the traditional paper. Participants will be encouraged to offer workshop-style sessions, debates and visually innovative sessions. Presenters will have 20 minutes (plus 10 minutes Q & A so a total of 30 minutes per paper) to deliver papers, and 60 minutes for workshops.
Keynote speakers
John Traxler
Professor of Mobile Learning,
Director of the Learning Lab
University of Wolverhampton, UK
Professor Traxler is an honorary member of the Interdisciplinary Science, Education, Technologies and Learning group at the University of Glasgow and a Research Fellow at Mobile Studies in Ningbo. He is a Founding Director and Vice-President of the International Association for Mobile Learning, Executive Committee Member of the USAID mEducation Alliance, Associate Editor of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning and of Interactive Learning Environments. He is on the Pearson mLearning Think Tank, Research Board of the Association of Learning Technology, the Editorial Board of Research in Learning Technology and IT in International Development.
He was Conference Chair of mLearn2008, and has guest edited six special editions of peer-reviewed journals devoted to mobile learning including Distance Education, UNESCO Prospects and an African edition of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning. John has co-written a guide to mobile learning in developing countries for the Commonwealth of Learning, is co-editor of the definitive book, Mobile Learning: A Handbook for Educators and Trainers, with Professor Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, with a second book, Mobile Learning: the Next Generation, due to be published in 2013. He is co-authoring a book, Key Issues in Mobile Learning: Research and Practice, with Professors Norbert Pachler & and John Cook.
He has written 30 book chapters on mobile learning, and talks and writes frequently on the nature and consequences of connectedness and mobility on learning, knowledge and societies. He is currently developing the world’s first online masters course in mobile learning, and is on the UNESCO Policy Advisory Team for mobile learning. He has been a speaker at numerous conferences. He has started projects for Palestinian refugees with UNRWA, as well as working with the South African Department of Basic Education, working on mobile learning and teacher training. In the spring of 2012, he started projects in Turkey and Tanzania. He was one of the facilitators for the first MobiMOOC course in early 2011 with over 200 active students and facilitated the second in September 2012.
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Mike Sharples
Professor of Educational Technology
Institute of Educational Technology
Open University, UK
Professor Sharples has a post as Academic Lead for the FutureLearn company. His research involves human-centred design of new technologies and environments for learning. He inaugurated the mLearn conference series and was Founding President of the International Association for Mobile Learning. He is Associate Editor in Chief of IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies. His projects include the Wolfson OpenScience Laboratory, which is an international virtual laboratory for practical science teaching, the JUXTALEARN project on science learning through creative media, and the nQuire project to develop online inquiry science learning for young people.
He inaugurated the mLearn international conference series and was founding President of the International Association for Mobile Learning. He was Principal Investigator of the PI: Personal Inquiry project to support inquiry learning of 21st century science topics between formal and informal settings, developing the nQuire inquiry learning system. As a member of the MOBIlearn European 5th Framework project he led the design and evaluation of its context awareness subsystem. Other projects include L-Mo with Sharp Labs Europe to develop mobile technology for language learning, the design of a Writer’s Assistant, an exploration of writing as creative design, computer implementations of story generation, and the development of a knowledge-based tutoring system for neuroradiology.
He is author of over 300 papers in the areas of educational technology, science education, human-centred design of personal technologies, artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
Dates
4 March 2013: Call for papers released
8 June 2013: Submission of all abstracts for full or short papers
8 July 2013: Deadline for submission of full, short papers and poster abstracts
7 October 2013: Notification of acceptance of full papers and posters
4 November 2013: Deadline for revised paper submission
31 January 2014: Early registration deadline
20-22 March 2014: IHE 2014, Paphos
Fees
Early registrations until 31st January 2014:
Delegate fee €250, Student fee €150
Late registrations from 1st February 2014:
Delegate fee €300, Student fee €200
NOTE: The registration fee is inclusive of attendance to the conference, conference material, proceedings, coffee breaks, lunches and welcome cocktail.
Details on how to register online will be announced in the near future.
Venue
Almyra Hotel, Paphos, Cyprus
Official rating: 5*
Stylish and relaxing, fashionable yet unpretentious, Almyra Hotel is a cutting-edge luxury 5 star, beach hotel that makes contemporary luxury accessible to all. The hotel sits in 8 acres of landscaped gardens on the Mediterranean shoreline of Paphos, Cyprus. Meaning ‘taste of the sea’, Almyra’s highlights include the Almyra Spa – a sun-lit utopia of organic and marine-based therapies complemented by inspiring ocean vistas – and the waterfront Kyma (‘Wave’) Suites, showcasing harbour views from candle-lit rooftop terraces.
Accommodation
All 189 rooms are equipped with cable and satellite TV, video on demand, in-room entertainment centre, including AM/FM radio, complimentary WiFi access, CD players, minibar, turn down service and hair dryer. Bathrooms include the finest toiletries and bathing amenities.
Food and Beverage
There are five food outlets within the Hotel:
Notios: Almyra’s al fresco à la carte restaurant which draws inspiration from the purity of Japanese food and fuses this together with the bursting flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.
Helios Lounge Bar’ is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening sundowner, with a magnificent view overlooking the sea and Paphos Castle in the distance.
Zen Meze: a trademark of Almyra, is influenced by the ambiance of the Notios area where the waves come crashing in as the sun meets the horizon. Offering meals in the meze style makes the experience more enjoyable for families or large groups.
Mosaics: Almyra’s main restaurant where guests can enjoy lavish buffet meals and theme nights.
Ouzeri: traditional seaside summertime restaurant for light Greek snacks and local Cypriot dishes.
General Facilities
Almyra spa™ is a holistic utopia complemented by fantastic sea-views. Six treatment rooms and three spa suites offer organic and marine-based therapies using products from Just Pure and Osea. The Spa has an indoor pool, outdoor infinity pool, yoga deck, saunas, steam rooms, gym, hair salon, tennis court and the Eauzone restaurant. Within the hotel you can also find quality clothe stores, a baby clothing store and Hercules Teen Club with a lot of activities for children.
Distances
From the Hotel to Larnaca International Airport: 140 km, 1 hour 45 minutes
From the Hotel to Paphos International Airport: 10.2 km, 25 minutes
From the Hotel to Paphos General Hospital: 6.5 km, 14 minutes
From the Hotel to Cyprus Museum: 152 km, 1 hour 45 minutes
Transportation: City Bus Stop at hotel entrance/ Taxi stop within hotel premises
From the Hotel to City centre: 4.2 km, 10 minutes
Location map
This location map will be updated to list additional options for accommodation.
Travel info
Sponsoring Airlines
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Conditions
Booking period: now until March 22nd, 2014.
Valid for flights to Larnaca, Cyprus via Vienna and return as of March 13th, 2014 until March 29th, 2014 (final date for return flight) on Austrian operated flights and OS flight numbers with code share partners.
Visa Requirements
Residents of non-EU countries who hold valid Schengen visas and who have already entered Schengen countries, as per the Schengen regulations, may now travel to Cyprus directly from that Schengen member country without applying for a National Cypriot visa and can stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their Schengen visa.
Where Visas are issued
Visas will be issued by all the Diplomatic Missions (Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the Honorary Consulates of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally visas can also be issued by the British High Commissions / Embassies in the following countries: ARGENTINE REPUBLIC, BAHREIN, HONG KONG, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SWITZERLAND, SUDAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI), UZBEKISTAN.
Airports
Cyprus has two (2) airports
The Larnaca International Airport, which is located about 5km (3 miles) from Larnaca and 142 km (88 miles) from Paphos.
For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the Cyprus Airports Official Website (Larnaca)
The Paphos International Airport, which is located about 15km (9 miles) from Paphos and 142 km (88 miles) from Larnaca.For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the Cyprus Airports Official Website (Paphos).
Airport Transfers
Please note that participants have the following options for their transfers from /to the airport:
Private taxi Transfers
Arrange for transfers by taxi through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences. These transfers are bookable online through www.easyconferences.org. These transfers can be private (max 3 persons) or shared, are inclusive of meet and assist, and the service is guaranteed.
Airport Taxis
Get an airport taxi on arrival to the airport. Service is quite good, but at times one may have to wait and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival.
Car rentals
Participants may opt to hire a car during their stay, and thus use it for their airport transfers. Cars may be reserved through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences at special conference rates and are bookable online through www.easyconferences.org.
Public Transportation
A list of all buses around Cyprus including night buses, rural buses and intercity buses can be found on ‘Cyprus by Bus’ website at www.cyprusbybus.com. The buses are separated by city while route details, timetables and maps are available for each route.
Larnaca Airport to Paphos
Kindly note that at present there is no direct bus service from/ to Larnaca Airport. Therefore, please find below the suggested combinations that are available:
a) Once you arrive at Larnaca airport, you can take the direct service to Limassol; handled by Limassol Airport Express coaches. You need to stop at Terminal Point 2: Ayios Georgios Chavouzas. As soon as you reach Agios Georgios Chavouzas, you can hop on the Intercity Buses (Green Buses) in order to reach Paphos town centre. Please visit http://www.airportshuttlebus.eu/ and www.intercity-buses.com for more details.
b) Alternatively you can reserve a place one day prior to arrival with Travel & Express minibus service for this leg. This service is available for travelling between 6 am and 6 pm. For further information please visit: http://www.travelexpress.com.cy/ or call at: +357 25877666.
Paphos Airport
Public bus service is available from Paphos Airport to the Venue Hotel by OSUPA LTD. Taking Route 612 will pass by the conference venue Almyra Hotel.
Larnaca Public Buses
Please visit ‘Zinonas Buses’ website at www.zinonasbuses.com to find route, timetable and map that matches your preferences.
Private transportation to the airport
Alternatively, whether you require a transfer to Larnaca or Paphos Airport, you can contact a member of staff at the onsite Conference Registration Desk who will be pleased to reserve a taxi for you.
General Info
The voltage on the island is 240 Socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type.
English is the second language and is widely spoken. A knowledge of French or German is increasingly more useful.
The currency of the Republic is the Euro.
Banks in Cyprus open for the, public from 08:30 to 13:30 midday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.
All types of medication are available in pharmacies all over Cyprus.
Telephone: Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.
The two main ports are in Lemesos and Larnaca.
Around 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle-East countries, which provide ongoing services to many countries in the world.
As from May 2004, Cyprus is a full member of the European Community.
Contact
For more information on the conference, please contact Stefania Savva