Call for Proposals and Papers

We invite submissions from various disciplines that explore the following sub-themes. Topics that embody the main conference theme, but may not be captured in the sub-themes will also be considered.

Preparing digital citizens

• Maximising digital technologies in 21st century education
• Investing in digital learning environments
• Industrial technology and engineering education using digital tools
• Technology, research, and social innovation
• Preparing families and communities for the digital age

Social Media Impact

• Truth, facts, or fiction in the information age
• Digital footprints and online safety
• Opportunities for culture, business and entrepreneurship
• Political communication

Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in Digital Societies

• Freedom, responsibility and human sexuality
• Vulnerable/ marginalized groups and digital divides
• Advocacy and Youth empowerment

Promoting Language Literacy using Digital Technologies

• Emerging language strategies and assessment models in the digital world
• Convergence of digital and academic literacies
• Facing the realities of multiple literacies in language teaching

Public and Mental Health in a Digital Age

• Digital technology use in health promotion, prevention, and treatment
• Trolling and cyber bullying
• Internet addiction, information overload, and well-being

Contemporary Challenges for National Security in a Changing Digital World

• Human trafficking
• Cyber security threats, risks, and resilience
• Legislation gaps

Guidelines for Submission
Abstracts are required for all formats. Papers, posters, and symposia submissions must include:

• the sub-theme
• a title (10-20 words)
• an abstract (200 to 250 words) with keywords
• author's name and email addresses
• institutional affiliation
• panel submissions must have separate entries for each presentation

All submissions should be saved as MS Word and submitted by email to: felsconference@utech.edu.jm

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DEADLINES
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: February 28, 2018.
Date of Notification of acceptance of Abstracts: Decision on abstracts will be provided via email by March 16, 2018.
Deadline for submission of full conference papers: Full papers must be submitted by April 23, 2018.