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Fusion 2018 Call for Proposals
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS .................................................................................. 2
What is Fusion? .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Important Dates (2018) ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Why Present? ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Presenter Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Items of note ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Recommended Topics ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Tracks ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Instruction and Design .................................................................................................................................... 3
Technical and Development ........................................................................................................................... 3
Leadership and Strategy ................................................................................................................................. 4
Online Presentation Rehearsal ....................................................................................................................... 4
ITEMS TO CONSIDER WHEN PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR PROPO SAL ...................... 4
Presentation Title ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Abstract .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Presentation Description .................................................................................................................................... 4
Presentation Formats ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Attendee Experience Level ................................................................................................................................. 5
Type of Audience ................................................................................................................................................ 5
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Call for Proposals
I MPORTANT DATE S ( 20 18)
Proposal Deadline: January 27
Notification of Acceptance: February 17
Confirmation of Acceptance: March 3
Registration Deadline: April 30
Online Rehearsals: May and June
WHAT I S F US ION ?
Fusion is a chance for educators from around the world to come
together and share ideas that will shape the future of learning. Driving progress and better outcomes for
learners starts with sharing knowledge and best practices. This is your chance to join the conversation
and make sure your voice is heard.
WHY P RES EN T?
This is your opportunity to share new ideas, pedagogical practices, or highlight noteworthy projects,
research and practices with your peers. Presenting at Fusion will earn you recognition as an expert in
online learning at the conference and beyond. All presenters are eligible for a discounted presenter
registration rate.
P RE SE NT ER G UIDE L IN ES
You will need to create an Events Portal Account prior to creating your proposal. You do not have to
write and submit all in one sitting; you can start your proposal, save it and come back later to update.
(Please note: once you submit your proposal for review, you cannot make further changes.)
Preference will be given to proposals on the suggested topics below.
You will need to create an Events Portal Account prior to creating your proposal.
Presenters from different organizations are encouraged to present together.
All co-presenters must actively participate in the presentation.
D2L will conduct correspondence with the lead presenter, and it is the lead presenter’s
responsibility to coordinate with co-presenters.
No changes to presenters can be made after April 30.
Presenters are responsible for paying the discounted registration fee by the deadline of April 30.
Presenters are responsible for securing and paying for personal travel and lodging.
IT EMS OF N OTE
Re commend e d Top ics
Fusion is an opportunity to celebrate innovation and pedagogical advances. The Fusion program will
touch on such hot topics and trends in ed-tech and the future of learning. With this in mind, a
recommended list of topics within each track has been created. Preference will be given to proposals
that touch on the suggested topics provided below.
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TR ACK S
In s t ru ct ion an d Desig n
Educators and the people who support them continue to strive to improve the achievement of student
learning outcomes. These innovations and quality improvement efforts continue to add to the portfolio
of effective practices in online education. This track will include both client-led and D2L-led sessions
relevant to teachers, faculty, and trainers, and the people who support them such as instructional
designers, instructional technologists, librarians, and accessibility advocates.
Recommended Topics:
Active learning techniques
Blended learning
Competency-based education design
Course design and quality rubrics
Data analytics for instruction
Flipped classrooms
Gamification of student learning
Open courses
Personalized learning
Social media for learning
Student engagement techniques
Web accessibility for online course design
Te ch n i ca l a n d De ve lop men t
The ever-growing importance of technical expertise will be on full display in the sessions offered in this
track. Brightspace site administrators, IT support professionals, and developers will share the technical
aspects of supporting online learning, innovative developments with Brightspace Valence, and effective
practices for user support.
Recommended Topics:
Accessibility training
Brightspace extensibility
Brightspace valence applications
Effective practices for D2L administrators
Implementation of Brightspace products
Mobile applications, devices, and support
Responsive design
Supporting online students
Supporting online instructors
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Toll Free: 1 888-772-0325 (U.S. & Canada) | Telephone: +1 519-772-0325 | Fax: +1 519-772-03244
L e ad er sh i p an d St rat e g y
Engage with industry thought leaders, senior educational leaders, and D2L subject matter experts in a
comprehensive review of key topics and customer case studies, as well as in-depth discussion periods. In
this track, Brightspace invites colleagues committed to transforming their institutions to share their
leadership perspectives, organizational processes, and staff development programs in an effort to help
all attendees facilitate institutional change and continue to make significant progress in improving
learning outcomes.
Recommended Topics:
Accreditation for online programs
Competency-based learning programs
Data analytics for institutional reporting
Developing and growing online programs
Faculty or course evaluation
Legal and policy issues
Student recruitment and retention
Proctoring and student authentication
Professional development for online educators
On l in e P r ese n tat ion R eh ea r sa l
Presenters will be asked to do a brief version of their presentation with the review committee prior to
Fusion. This will be via an online meeting, and an expert presenter will be on the review committee.
Presenters are asked to ensure that they have their slide deck prepared in April as minimal notification
will be given prior to the online rehearsal being scheduled.
Items to Consider When Putting Together Your Proposal
P RE SE NT ATION TITL E (maximum 100 characters)
This is an opportunity to catch the attendee’s eye.
AB STR ACT (maximum 350 characters)
The abstract is the description to be used in the program and online for attendees to understand what
the session will be about. Be consistent and use style!
P RE SE NT ATION D ESC RI PT ION (maximum 3,000 characters)
This section is designed for you to share the content of your presentation with the Review Committee.
The more detailed your explanation, the better the Committee will be able to understand your
intentions.
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P RE SE NT ATION FOR MAT S
Standard Presentation (50 minutes)
Allows you to present your topic in a traditional classroom or theatre-style setting.
Roundtable Discussion (50 minutes)
Facilitators/presenters are asked to prepare questions and drive discussions that give and
receive feedback, drive in-depth debates, or share similar interests with peers in a round-table
setting.
Lightning Round Presentation (15 minutes)
Three 15 minute presentations delivered by different speakers in a single 50 minute session in a
traditional classroom or theatre-style setting. Allows you to do a brief presentation of your topic,
sharing the session time-slot with other presenters.
Poster Presentation/Course Showcase (1 hour)
Poster Presentations are unveiled during the conference-wide Showcase held in the conference
Exhibit Hall. The Showcase allows attendees to interact directly with the presenters.
ATT EN DEE E XP E RIE NC E L EV E L
Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced.
TY P E OF AU D IEN CE
K-12, Higher Education
Questions? Contact Fusion@D2L.com.
D2L Corporation | 151 Charles Street West, Suite 400, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1H6 Canada
Toll Free: 1 888-772-0325 (U.S. & Canada) | Telephone: +1 519-772-0325 | Fax: +1 519-772-03246 About D2L A global leader in EdTech, D2L is the creator of Brightspace, the world’s first integrated learning platform. The company partners with thought-leading organizations to improve learning through data-driven technology that helps deliver a personalized experience to every learner, regardless of geography or ability. D2L’s open and extensible platform is used by more than 1,100 clients and 13 million individual learners in higher education, K–12, healthcare, government, and the enterprise sector—including Fortune 1000 companies. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore. www.brightspace.com © 2015 D2L Corporation. The D2L family of companies includes D2L Corporation, D2L Ltd, D2L Australia Pty Ltd, D2L Europe Ltd, D2L Asia Pte Ltd, and D2L Brasil Soluções de Tecnologia para Educação Ltda. Brightspace, D2L, and other marks (“D2L marks”) are trademarks of D2L Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Please visit D2L.com/trademarks for a list of other D2L marks. D2L Corporation | 151 Charles Street West, Suite 400, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1H6 Canada Toll Free: 1 888-772-0325 (U.S. & Canada) | Telephone: +1 519-772-0325 | Fax: +1 519-772-0324
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