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Present at the Premier Ed-Tech Event in the Northwest!

The NCCE Conference Program Committee is pleased to invite you to share your knowledge and expertise by presenting at NCCE 25, which will be held on February 26 - 28, 2025 at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA.

The NCCE Conference is a chance to showcase innovative instructional strategies and technology resources that positively impact learning. Individuals representing all academic disciplines and levels in the educational system and all phases of technology education are welcome to submit proposals. We encourage you to share your positive experiences, programs and success stories about which you are passionate, and to highlight the educational technology tools that enable you to be a creative and engaging educator.

NCCE celebrates diversity, and we are committed to developing and providing professional learning that highlights different perspectives. We encourage unique and creative proposals that support equity and diversity, and consideration will be given to proposals that address these perspectives.

Audience:

The NCCE audience includes educators from across the nation, with a strong Pacific Northwest regional presence. Our attendees are educators in all subject areas and levels of education, including building and district leadership and higher ed professionals. We are excited to offer a comprehensive, engaging program offering relevant information for all attendees, including:

Elementary Educators

Middle School Educators

High School Educators

Teacher Librarians

CTE Instructors

ESports Coaches

Instructional and Technology Coaches

IT Professionals

Technology Directors

School Administrators

District Administrators

Post Secondary Educators

Online and Distance Learning Educators

Presentations:

NCCE 25 will showcase innovative instructional strategies and technology resources that positively impact learning. Proposals should have a clear focus on a relevant strategy or topic, have clear learning outcomes, and include strategies to engage the audience.

If you are a company or individual that represents a service or product for education, do not use this portal to submit your proposal. More information about Sponsored Presentations can be found HERE.

50-minute Concurrent Session

Sessions are 50 minutes in length and designed for you to share information and interact with attendees on a topic in which you have expertise. Session rooms are typically set up in theatre seating and rooms range in size from 75 - 150. Most attendees will have a mobile device to access resources that you provide or take notes for their own learning. Both the main and co-presenter(s) will receive a discounted registration of $150.

BYOD Workshop

BYOD Workshops are 1 hour and 50 minutes in length. Workshops are offered to provide attendees with an opportunity to learn a new skill or take a deeper dive into a topic. BYOD workshops are held in a lab set-up with classroom seating for up to 45 participants. Participants bring their own device and install necessary apps or software prior to the workshop. You may have more than one person presenting at the workshop, and all presenters will receive a discounted $150 registration fee.

Panel Discussion

Panel discussions should consist of a facilitator and panel members and are a great format to bring together several subject matter experts representing different regions. Panel members should be provided questions ahead of time and you should also plan for an opportunity for Q and A. All panelists will receive a discounted registration of $150.

IGNITE Session

IGNITE sessions are 10-minute fast-paced presentations that are intended to “Ignite” the passion, curiosity, and interest of the audience in a creative and unexpected way. Each presenter will use their own device and may have exactly 20 slides. Each IGNITE session has a conference volunteer that will facilitate the session by introducing the presenters, ensuring presentations are ready, and leading a brief opportunity for questions. IGNITE session rooms are typically theater seating ranging in size from 40 to 100 seats. Each IGNITE presenter will receive a discounted registration of $150.

Selection Process:

Selections will be chosen based on their interest to conference attendees and relevance to current trends and best practices. NCCE prefers to focus on the teaching and learning with ed-tech applications rather than the device.

  1. Title - Create an interesting title for your presentation (shorter is better! No more than words). Make it fun!
  2. Description – Provide a well-written description of your proposal. This should include a clear description of what you will be presenting and should clearly convey what the audience will learn. This information appears in the conference mobile app and on the conference website. We recommend writing your description offline, so you can proofread, and spell check your document. (No more than 150 words).
  3. Be specific about the focus of your presentation. Space is limited, so be brief and concise.
  4. Provide the learning objective for the session, workshop or panel. Share at least one learning objective, but no more than three.
  5. This is your opportunity to generate interest in your presentation, so make your proposal unique!
  6. Proposals should be new content and should not have been presented at a previous NCCE conference.
  7. Proposals are reviewed and selected by a volunteer selection committee of NCCE members along with the Conference Program Director.
  8. Accept and regret notification will be sent via email by the end of September. You will then be asked to accept NCCE’s invitation to present. Please make sure you have the necessary approvals from your district or organization beforehand.
  9. Please limit submissions to no more than three. If you are interested in a featured speaker opportunity, please contact our Conference Program Director, Kiersten Kerr, at kkerr@ncce.org.

Selection Criteria:

All proposals will be carefully reviewed and selected by a committee of NCCE and education community members.

  1. The proposal description is complete, clearly stated and of interest to attendees.
  2. The topic is current, a proven best practice or an exciting emerging trend in educational technology.
  3. The proposal description convinces the reader that the presenter has a solid understanding of the topic and can engage and inspire the audience.
  4. The proposal clearly emphasizes the learning objective.
  5. The topic is a fit for the focus areas for the conference.
  6. The proposal addresses and highlights equity and diversity in edtech.
  7. Each presenter is expected to provide an electronic copy of his/her resources and/or presentation in advance. These will be posted on the conference website. (Presenters maintain property rights.)

Presenter Registration

NCCE requires all main presenters and co-presenters to register for the conference by December 15th, 2024. If registration is not completed by this deadline, the accepted presentation may be cancelled, and you will not receive a discounted registration.

50-Minute Session presentations: The main presenter and co-presenters will receive a discounted conference registration of $150.

Workshop (BYOD) presentations: The main presenter and any co-presenters will receive a discounted conference registration of $150.

IGNITE presentations: The main presenter and co-presenters will receive a discounted conference registration of $150.

Panel Discussion: All panelists will receive a discounted conference registration of $150.

Key Dates:

NCCE 25 Conference Date & Location:

February 26 - 28, 2025

Seattle Convention Center

705 Pike Street

Seattle, WA 98101

Proposal Submission Deadline: The end of August 2024

Notifications:

Applicants will receive notification of acceptance by the end of September

Presenter Registration Deadline:

Presenters are required to register for the conference by December 15, 2024. If you are not registered by December 15th, your presentation is not guaranteed, and you will not receive discounted registration rates.