This conference is dedicated to recognizing the dynamic interplay between emerging technologies and the incorporation of artificial intelligence-based tools in educational strategies and pedagogy. Amid exploring the ethical and responsible application of computing, we confront challenges such as the potential decline in student skills due to an overreliance on generative AI, which threatens to compromise the quality of education and the outcomes of learning.

It is within these frontiers—where educational initiatives intersect with cutting-edge technologies— that our special interest group in information technology education invites participants to deliberate on the ethical considerations and secure and responsible integration of emerging technologies into education.

Join us as we navigate the frontiers of technology and ethics, aiming to cultivate a holistic and forward-looking educational landscape!

Submission Guidelines

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

• Full papers. Submissions will be no longer than six double-column pages and will undergo a blind peer reviewing process. Authors will have approximately 30 minutes for their presentation, including the question and answer period. Accepted papers must be presented by at least one author and will be published in the conference proceedings.
• Extended Abstracts (Posters). Manuscripts considered Work in Progress (WiP) can be submitted as an extended abstract (up to two pages). Extended abstracts will be reviewed by the program committee for inclusion in the conference proceedings and will be presented as posters during the conference itself. We especially encourage submissions from MS and PhD students who would like feedback on their research efforts. Authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to present their ideas in the form of a poster.
• Workshops. Allow presenters to provide a tutorial or hands- on exploration of a topic in which attendees are expected to actively participate. The workshop proposer is required to attend the conference. Workshop proposals are limited to two pages and will be published in the conference proceedings.

• Panels. Allow experts to discuss a current topic of interest in IT education or research. Panel organizers are responsible for selecting appropriate panelists to participate. A panel will normally have at most four panelists including the organizer. Panel submissions should include a list of panelists, their affiliations, a description of the topics, and a brief position statement from each panelist. All panelists are expected to attend the conference and participate in the panel. Panel proposals are limited to two pages and will be published in the conference proceedings.

• Lighting Talks. Participants are invited to prepare big idea talks that present works that attempt to challenge traditional thinking and/or wherein authors are actively seeking feedback from the SIGITE community. Accepted talks will be presented in a session where each author is given 10 minutes to present their big idea including feedback. Big idea talk proposals are limited to one page. Accepted talks will be published in the conference proceedings.

• Student Papers. For submissions falling under this category, the first author of the paper must currently be a registered student (undergraduate or graduate). The paper’s length should not exceed six double-column pages. Submissions of this category will also undergo a blind peer review process. Accepted papers much be presented by a student author and will be published in the conference proceedings.

Venue

The conference will be held in El Paso Community College, El Paso TX, on October 10--12, 2024

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to Christian Servin: cservin1@epcc.edu