cjc@aristotle.ils.nwu.edu (Christopher Chen) (10/16/90)
CALL FOR PAPERS / CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
The International Conference on the Learning Sciences
(formerly The International Conference on Artificial
Intelligence and Education)
will be held August 4 - 7, 1991 at Northwestern University
Leading authorities will present keynote addresses exploring new ideas and
tools to improve teaching and learning in all settings (schools, corporate
training programs, etc.). In addition, scholars in cognitive science,
artificial intelligence (AI), education, and psychology are invited to
submit proposals for papers. Areas of interest include, but are not
limited to, the following: cognitive development, theories of teaching,
applications of AI to educational software, computational models of human
learning, user models and student models, innovative educational software,
simulation as a teaching tool, and evaluation of teaching strategies.
All presentations will be 20 minutes long and followed by a 10-minute
discussion. Persons wishing to present a paper should submit (in English)
3 copies of a 300-word abstract accompanied by a cover letter. Cover
letters should include paper title, author(s), postal and e-mail addresses,
and telephone number and should be sent to the following address:
Professor Roger C. Schank
The Institute for the Learning Sciences
Northwestern University
1890 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3142 USA
Important dates: Deadline for submission: January 1, 1991
Notification of acceptance: April 1, 1991
For further information, contact the Conference Director at the above
address, or call (708) 491-3500.