You are invited to submit a proposal to conduct a preconference workshop or seminar for the 2011 Pennsylvania Educational Technology Exposition & Conference (PETE & C). Individuals representing all academic disciplines and levels and all phases of technology and education are welcome to submit proposals. Preconference sessions can be in a seminar format, or hands-on workshops and will be conducted on Sunday, February 13, 2011. Sessions can be either three or six hours in length.
SCOPE: The following strands are examples of interest areas

• Adaptive Technology/Special Populations/Accessibility
• Emerging Technologies
• Infrastructure/Security/Management
• Instructional Strategies/Best Practices
• Learning Environments/Distance Learning/Course Management
• Library Media Centers
• Mobile/Wireless Learning Technologies
• Performing/Creative Arts
• Policy/Planning/Funding
• Professional Development/Teacher Preparation
• Standards/NCLB
• Technology and Ethics
• Technology Directions/Trends: Issues, Innovations, and Research
• Technology Leadership

Choose the type of session that best fits your proposal
Hands-on workshop: Workshops will be held in computer labs, most at offsite locations. Each participant will have a computer and sessions should be planned to include hands-on activities.
Seminar: Seminars are held onsite at the Conference Center and do not include hands-on activities.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:
Each 3-hour workshop that is accepted will receive one stipend of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); each 6-hour workshop a five hundred ($500) stipend. The decision to cancel any workshop due to low registration numbers is at the sole discretion of the PETE & C Preconference Committee. Presenters of sessions with fewer than ten (10) registrants will be given an option to run the session and receive 50% of the full stipend.
Please note: Preconference presenters do not receive complimentary registration to the general conference and must complete a conference registration form if they plan to attend the general conference.

Proposals will be considered and accepted at the discretion of the PETE & C preconference committee.

Notification: Please note that information regarding selection of presentations will be sent from petec.precon@gmail.com. Please be sure to add this address to your address book or spam controls. Please use an e-mail address that does not require sender verification. We will not be able to respond to sender verification.

PETE&C 2011 Preconference Presentation Application Form
Deadline August 13, 2010

Submit ONE proposal per presentation

Primary Presenter
Last Name:
First Name:
Note: All contact regarding proposals is done through the primary presenter
School District/Organizational Affiliation
Email address
Address
City: State: Zip:
Phone:
Check here if this is a vendor presentation
Co-Presenter
Last Name:
First Name:
School District/Organizational Affiliation
Email address
Session Type	Hands-On Workshop Lecture/Demonstration/Seminar
For Hands-On Workshops, choose preferred computer platform	Windows Macintosh No Preference
For Hands-On Workshops, indicate ALL software needs
Presentation Strand
Adaptive Technology/Special Populations/Accessibility Emerging Technologies Infrastructure/Security/Management Instructional Strategies/Best Practices Learning Environments/Distance Learning/Course Management Library Media Centers Mobile/Wireless Learning Technologies Performing/Creative Arts Policy/Planning/Funding Professional Development/Teacher Preparation Standards/NCLB Technology and Ethics Technology Directions/Trends: Issues, Innovations, and Research Technology Leadership
Session Level	Introductory Intermediate Advanced All
Audience Choose all that apply	Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All
Session Time Slots (Please select primary choice): Note: Final placement of all workshops into the program schedule is at the discretion of the PETE&C Preconference Committee	9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3 hours)
Presentation Title for preconference brochure and web site! 50 characters. Please note that these will be published. Check spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Presentation Summary for preconference brochure and web site! 350 characters. Please note that these will be published. Check spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. It should be appealing to the audience.
The following supporting information will allow reviewers to better evaluate your session for inclusion. They are not required, but are helpful. Complete those that best fit your topic and format. Include all information to provide clarity for your presentation, but be sure that brief and concise explanations will be appreciated.
Purpose & Objectives Reason for presenting this topic and key points you plan to discuss
Outline / Timeline for presentation Sequence of how you plan to discuss your topic and activities included in your presentation.
Supporting Research (Required for higher education reviews) Include research that supports the topic you plan to discuss
Presentation Description For reviewer to evaluate the presentation only. Will not be published anywhere.
Presenter Background What experience do you have in this topic? Have you ever presented this content before? If so, where and when?
Expectations for Attendee What do you expect the attendee to take away from this session?
Preconference Presenter Policies Agreement Three and Six Hour Sessions Information for Participation
Preconference presenters do not receive complimentary registration to the general conference and must complete a conference registration form if they plan to attend the general conference. Each 3-hour workshop that is accepted will receive one stipend of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); each 6-hour workshop a five hundred ($500) stipend. The decision to cancel any workshop due to low registration numbers is at the sole discretion of the PETE & C Preconference Committee. Presenters of sessions with fewer than ten (10) registrants will be given an option to run the session and receive 50% of the full stipend. Conference presentations by a commercial enterprise or its agents will not be eligible for a stipend. Time slots to be filled are 9 AM - 4 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM on February 13, 2011. Overnight accommodations, meals and other incidentals are the responsibility of the individual presenters. You will be notified of registration numbers after January 31, 2011 and a decision will be made as to whether or not to cancel your workshop. Payment to presenters will be made following the completion of each workshop. It is the responsibility of each presenter to supply his or her own computer. Hands-on training sessions will be held in computer labs, most of which are in offsite locations. Members of the PETE & C planning committee will work with all presenters to be sure hands-on labs best meet all needs. PETE & C will provide each room with a projector, Internet connection, power strip, and a screen. I have read, understood and agree to the above policies. I do not agree to the above policies.