DEC24: Digital Education Conference 2024 SETU O’Connell Bianconi Building, SETU Waterford Campus Waterford, Ireland, December 10-11, 2024

DEC24 brings educators, researchers, industry, funding agencies and policymakers together to share and discover innovative uses of technology in an ever-changing teaching and learning ecosystem.

Building on the inaugural DEC23, this conference is an in-person event that encourages listening, sharing and learning, creating new knowledge and networks to enhance your professional self.

The conference will take place over two days, Day One provides attendees with panel insights into student experiences of Digital Education, a Keynote and it will be followed by active learning workshops in the afternoon and our traditional GASTA fire-rounds. Day Two focuses on paper presentations to stimulate active dialogue around all things Digital Education, Generative AI and Immersive Learning opportunities, challenges and the potential long-term implications of disruptive technology for education, research and industry. Our keynote and sponsor talks will ignite the urge for more collaborative engagement and networking to find soluions to todays digital education challenges.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

Each abstract is required to address one or more of the conference sub themes.

All research must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another conference. We will outline a proposed pathway to journal publication in the coming weeks. The following paper categories are welcome in the abstract submission:

DEC24 invites interested parties to submit a 300-word abstract (word or PDF Format)

Please indicate type of abstract when submitting:

• Research Paper: Presentation of original findings and how they offer, inform or link to existing research.
• Practice Paper: Details of new and innovative digital educational case studies, programmes or activities.
• Active Workshop: Host a workshop, get participants involved (before-during-after) 2-hour workshop slots available. (Deadline NOT extended to Nov 22nd)
• Poster: Presentation of ongoing research or practice in Digital Education. DEC24 posters should be submitted directly to the co-chairs email address.
• GASTA: Presentations to be included in the GASTA (5-minute lightening talks) should be submitted directly to the co-chairs email address.

Each abstract should address the following:

• Title
• Background
• Rationale
• Design (optional)
• Conclusion

All submitted abstracts will go through a peer-review process. 

While EasyChair permits the uploading of a Full Paper, this is NOT a requirement of DEC24.

List of Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include but are not limited to:

• Digital Health and well-being Education - digital health platforms, systems and holistic approaches, access to experts, virtual equipment and seamless compatibility. Student and staff well-being.
• Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) - to promote sustainable practices and mindsets. The role of technology and innovation in enhancing ESD, examining the tools and strategies to transform learning environments for a brighter future.
• Entrepreneurship Education - social and green entrepreneurship education, innovation in sustainability.
• Educational Creativity & Immersive learning- dynamic interplay between creativity and pedagogy; fostering innovative thinking and problem-solving skills; interdisciplinary approaches and digital tools such as VR/AR/XR. Student empowerment and engagement.
• Intersection of innovation, technology, and pedagogy; looking at complexity, urgency and understanding of AI, algorithms and other technology in society that impacts education and digital literacy. Teaching, learning and assessment in the Digital Age and potential new epistemologies.

Committees

Conference Co-chairs

• Dr Zeta Dooly, SETU
• Dr Gina Noonan, SETU
• Dr Paul O’Leary, SETU

Programme committee

• Dr Brian Casey, SETU
• Dr Frances Cleary, SETU/Walton Institute
• Dr Daithí Ó Murchú, Education Expert and Consultant
• David Denieffe, SETU
• Dr Gearóid O’Suilleabhain, MTU
• Damien Raftery, SETU
• Dr PJ Wall, TUD
• Dr Lisa Moran, TUS
• Dr Ray Griffin, SETU
• Dr Moira Maguire, DKIT
• Dr Yvonne Kavanagh, SETU
• Dr Carina Ginty, ATU
• Dr David Allen, SETU
• Dr. Deanna Santoro
• Antoinette Jordan, SETU
• Dr Aisling Tuite, SETU
• Corey Shanahan, SETU Students’ Union VP for Education
• Dr Nataliya Romanyatova, SETU
• Kate O’Keeffe, SETU
• Jared Smyth, SETU
• John Fortune, SETU

Venue

The conference will be held in SETU O’Connell Bianconi Building, Waterford Campus

Waterford, Ireland, X91 K0EK

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to Co- chairs, Zeta.Dooly@setu.ie, Gina.Noonan@setu.ie, Paul.OLeary@setu.ie