Call for Proposals | Submission Guide

December 16 18, 2017

Visakhapatnam, India

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About UNESCO MGIEP
The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is an integral
part of UNESCO and focuses on education for peace, sustainable development and global citizenship to
foster peaceful and sustainable societies. In 2009, the UNESCO General Conference decided to set up an
institute focusing on peace and sustainability education based in the vast and rapidly growing Asia-Pacific
region. In 2012, the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, and the President of India, Pranab
Mukherjee, launched the institute. Currently, UNESCO MGIEP is the only category 1 research institute in
Asia Pacific and one of the seven in the world.

UNESCO MGIEP looks at youth and the technological space as key focus areas for intervention in formal,
informal and non-formal learning systems. The Institute has identified technology as a key tool offering
unique pedagogical insights into fostering critical inquiry, empathy, and compassion, in addition to
embedding the concepts of peace, sustainable development and global citizenship into the core disciplines
of mathematics, sciences, and the humanities. UNESCO MGIEP therefore believes organizing TECH
(Transforming Education for Humanity Conference) comes at an opportune time as countries find
innovative ways to achieve the 2030 education targets and more broadly the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs).

About the conference

In an age of rapid change, characterized by exponential growth in information technology, globalization
and rising inequalities, the 21st century poses a unique set of challenges. To contend with these
interconnected global issues, education systems have to develop new and innovative approaches. This
means that we need to work at all levelsfrom government policies to classroom teaching methods and
informal learningto empower young people to rapidly and easily adapt to their changing environments
and to lead socially responsible lives. With this background, UNESCO MGIEP is organizing the TECH
conference.

Our Target Audience

TECH intends to bring together educators, education researchers, neuroscientists, edtech specialists, policy
makers, students, gaming experts, curriculum designers, young social entrepreneurs, technology experts
and futurists who can help build, share, enhance and deliver Digital Pedagogies for Peaceful and Sustainable
Societies.
Key Highlights
Support from the government: Supported by Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Government of India
Long Term Commitment: Biennial edtech conference spread over 10 years
Policy Driven: Aims to work towards a normative UNESCO recommendation from member states
to adopt specific research based edtech pedagogies in education systems
Inclusive and Collaborative: Attracts 1,200 specialists, decision makers, policy makers,
influencers, researchers, educators, curriculum designers, game designers, entrepreneurs and
technology companies
Pedagogy driven: Unique edtech focus: Digital pedagogies that help build empathy, compassion
and sustainable development curricula
Public-Private partnerships: Learning zone with exhibitors showcasing cutting edge education
technology
Multi-sectoral: Policy makers, educators, students and school administrators in one place
Innovation: Display of the best cases of innovation in education on the above themes
Capacity Building: Training and workshop opportunities for practitioners

Heres your chance to create a buzz and catalyze change:

Digital age learning by optimizing use of technology is the need of the hour. UNESCO MGIEP calls
on you to think outside the box and submit an award-winning proposal that can shake the system.
Each one of us has a method to our madness and thats why you may want to present.

Revolutionary ideas that align fantastically with our themes

Provide educators a feast for thought to confidently opt for alternate learning methods while
designing their next curricula in mindfulness, empathy and compassion using digital technology
Deliver innovative methodologies to bring about critical inquiry skills, socio emotional skills and
transform behavioral patterns
Share ideas which explore systems, models, practices and strategies for achieving digital age
learning in the virtual and real-time space continuum
Choose the format which best suits your presentation
Panel Discussion: A designated moderator, 3-4 panelists and an invigorating discussion on a particular
topic. The discussions will be conducted for 60 minutes followed by Q&A for 30 minutes

Workshop: An engaging, hands-on session of 60 minutes, which is a personalised, in-depth exploration

of a particular topic, engaging targeted small groups

Short Sessions: Two presenters make 15 minute presentations offering different perspectives on a
particular topic

E-posters: An informal digital presentation engaging the audience one-on-one. An open conversation
with direct questions and audience interaction

Learning zone: An informal classroom styled space to showcase a school project or a product related to
educational technology. The objective is to provide the audience with a hands on experience coupled
with short presentations about the topic at hand.

Presentation Topics
TECH 2017 is a platform that brings together experts to discuss, debate, share knowledge and innovate
further to achieve the crucial SDG 4.7 on education for creating peaceful and sustainable societies. TECH
shall explore diverse themes broadly covering:

1. Multimodal Learning Materials and Digital Pedagogy

Each student is different and has a different system of thinking and learning. If you have been using any of
the following approaches in your work, this is your space: -

Games based approach to learning

Approaches and innovative educational products that promote socio-emotional skills
Cultural diversity in digital content

2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions for Inclusive Education

Technology offers a great possibility to support learning for those who learn differently. If you have been
working with technology enabled approaches or products to help integration and equal opportunities for
different learners, do send your proposal on any of the following themes that best describe your work!

Technology enabled innovative tools for screening, assessment and measuring outcomes
Teacher training and capacity building for inclusive education
New Technology Application in classroom
3. Implementation and mainstreaming digital pedagogies in Education systems

ICT is widely considered to be of importance in increasing the effectiveness of education.

Governments around the world have invested an enormous amount of resources and efforts into
ICT in education in order to reform their education systems and implement a wide array of digital
technologies in education. If you have worked on implementation and mainstreaming of
pedagogies, do submit your proposal on any of the following themes:

Best practices and models in policy development, finances and delivery

Community based approaches in implementation
Issues and challenges in Digital equity

Still cant find a match of your idea in any of the above topics...its not the endgo ahead and
share your story and challenge us!

Submit Your Proposal:

The application process requires interested individuals to complete and return the Application
Form along with their presentations to tech@unesco.org

Submission Guidelines:
1. The title of the proposal should convey the exact topic and its content.
2. A brief yet detailed description of your session covering the subject, objective and proposed
outcome.
3. The method you use to deliver your presentation must align with one of the session formats
4. Please also submit a brief bio of the presenter and co-presenter.

All of the above must be submitted to tech@unesco.org by (11:59 p.m. Indian Standard Time)
August 15, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I submit my presentation proposal?

All proposals must be submitted by emailing the Application Form and presentation to
tech@unesco.org

Do I have to register for the conference if my proposal is accepted?

Yes, you must register for the conference in order to present.

Can I submit more than one proposal?

You are welcome to submit multiple proposals for different topics, but we typically accept only one
per person. You must submit only one proposal per topic. Submitting multiple copies of a proposal
under different formats does not increase chances of a proposal being accepted.

When do I need to complete my submission?

We must receive your submission by midnight (11:59 p.m. Indian Standard Time) August 15, 2017

When will I find out if my proposal has been accepted?

An email notification will be sent by September 30, 2017 for all proposals which have been
accepted by the evaluation team.

How will my proposal be evaluated?

Independent committees of content experts review all presenter proposals. Evaluations are based
primarily on:
1. The topics relevance to educational technology.
2. Educational significance and contribution to the respective focus area and topic.
3. Value to participants.
4. Presenter knowledge and expertise.

More questions?
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