2023 ACT Conference

October 21 & 22, 2023

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Reich College of Education
Live or Virtual

conference theme

Advocating for learning journeys:

Constructivism as the language of learning

Submit a Proposal

All proposed sessions will take place on Saturday, October 21st, and should last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (including time for questions/discussion).

On Sunday, October 22nd, participants will have opportunities for experiential learning and workshops facilitated on the Appalachian State University campus, including a featured session to honor Constance Kamii and a closing panel discussion facilitated by ACT Board Members

Proposals are due by July 31st.

Proposal Form

Proposal Title(Required)

Limit of 150 characters including spaces (approximately 15 words).

The Purpose of the Session(Required)

Include a three-line description for the conference program.

Goals & Outcomes of the Session(Required)

What do you hope the audience will learn?

How is this session’s content and structure related to constructivist pedagogy and the conference’s theme – Advocating for learning journeys: Constructivism as the language of learning?(Required)

Intended Audience(Required)

Early childhood educators/practitioners

Elementary school teachers

Middle school teachers

High school teachers

Administrators in the field

Teacher educators

Presentation Format(Required)

On-Site

Virtual

Note: Virtual presenters will be given a Zoom link closer to the event.

If virtual: How will you engage participants virtually? If in person: What opportunities will participants have for active engagement during your session?(Required)

Do you have any anticipated technology needs, or specific needs related to your presentation?(Required)

*Please note – presenters will need to bring their own laptops and any connectors/cords necessary for presenting.

Presenter Information

ACT accepts proposals from individuals, co-presenters, and multiple presenters (e.g. panel discussions)

First/lead presenter: This is the presenter we will contact. It is the responsibility of the lead presenter to contact other presenters.

Name(Required)

First Last

Title(Required)

Affiliation(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Brief Bio(Required)

Additional Presenters

For additional presenters include their name, title, affiliation and brief bio.

ACT depends on registration fees to pay for the expenses associated with sponsoring this conference. Please note that all presenters are expected to register for the conference and pay the required conference fees.