ATIA 2015Orlando

Microsoft Call for Presentations Accessible Submission Form

Microsoft Call for Presentations Closes onMonday, October 6, 2014

Please email this completed form to before October 6, 2014.

ATIA 2015 Orlando
January28 - January 31, 2015
Caribe Royale All-Suites
Resort& Convention Center
Orlando, Florida

Microsoft is sponsoring a specialCall for Presentations for ATIA 2015 Orlandothrough October 6, 2014 to enable speakers to submit abstracts for the conference.Microsoft isseeking sessions that combine great teaching and learning activities for your students with disabilities and innovative and unique ways to use Microsoft technologies in the curriculum. Sessions that utilize Microsoft technology for the integration of students with disabilities into mainstream classrooms are also encouraged.

Microsoft will be reviewing all submitted abstracts and awarding complimentary registrations to speakers with successful submissions.

Microsoft selected speakers will also receive a special gift from ATIA in recognition of their participation in this program.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit of no more than two speakers per abstract.
Who should submit?

Microsoft welcomesabstracts on the uses of Microsoft technologies in the PreK-Higher Education fields in innovative ways to highlight great teaching and learning experiences for students.

Microsoft Technologies includebut are not limited to:

Office 365

Lync

Skype

Windows tablets

Windows 8

Yammer

Special Ed Apps running on Windows

Kinect

Abstracts should cover the use of assistive technology from a practitioner or user perspective and may be in the form of a case study, demonstration, implementation study, research paper, or tips and techniques workshop.

Although you will be able to save and revisit your work, for your convenience please have the following information on hand when submitting your abstract:

speaker(s) biography (300 word limit)

session title (10 word limit)

abstract description (750 word limit)

3 learning objectives

Directions for the Microsoft Call for Presentations:

  1. Please note there is a maximum of two speakers per abstract.
  2. Please only submit a maximum of two (2) abstracts per speaker.Please note ATIA Exhibitors and ATIA Members are not eligible for this program.
  3. All sessions are 1 hour long.
  4. Please be aware that if your submission is selected, it may be sent to the following, but not limited to, organizations for CEU approval: ACVREP, AOTA, and ASHA.Pay special attention to the Key Learning Objectives section of the submission form as these are an important part of part of the CEU approval process. Abstracts may be rejected based on incomplete or unqualified learning objectives.
  5. Speakers whose abstracts are selected will be notified via email after October 6, 2014. Microsoft will be providing a complimentary full registration to the ATIA 2015 Conference to selected speakers. If a Microsoft selected speaker has already paid for registration, the registration fee will be refunded.

By submitting an abstract, it is understood that the presentation may be scheduled at any time on any of the conference days at the discretion of the ATIA Education Committee and Microsoft Education Advisory Panel. .

ATIA conferences utilize a paper-free, online handout policy. Speakers are required to upload handouts before the conference for attendees to review. Providing handouts in the online Handouts Directory is an important part of your conference speaking responsibilities. Handouts are made available online for 3 months after the conference and are greatly valued by attendees. Please note, speakers who do not provide handouts may not be considered for future conferences.

Please be sure to review your submission for spelling and typographical errors. Upon acceptance these submission will be used for printed materials. Please note: ATIA reserves the right to edit for consistency, length, format and grammar as necessary.

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

Please fill out the following questionscompletely in regard to your abstract. Presentation format may be any of the following, including user case study, Q&A, research paper/study, roundtable discussion or tutorial.

Are you submitting an abstract for the Microsoft sponsored PreK-Higher Education Strand? YES / NO

If YES, include the following questions:

Please indicate which Microsoft technologies you will be presenting on. Select all that apply:

Office 365

Lync

Skype

Windows tablets

Windows 8

Yammer

Special Ed Apps running on Windows

Kinect

Other:

Presentation Title(Required)

As it will appear in the conference program. Please limit to 10 words or less.

Presentation Type(Required)Highlight or Bold one.

  • Educational Session:60-minute presentation on research paper results, lessons learned, best practices. Please note, sessions featuring a single product must be submitted as Vendor sessions. Sessions featuring implementation case studies with multiple products may be submitted.
  • Bring Your Own Technology:60-minute computer demonstration. Bring Your Own Technology (technology includes iPads, Tablets etc.) rooms will be set classroom, with charging stations in the back of the room available. This Session will have wireless internet.

Experience Level(Required)Highlight or Bold one

Please select one or more level that best fits your abstract.

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Primary Life Cycle Addressed(Required)Highlight or Boldone

  • Birth – Pre-K
  • Elementary (K-6)
  • Secondary (7-12)
  • Post-Secondary
  • Adult/ Senior
  • Other

Audio Visual(Required)Highlight or Bold one

The Microsoft Standard A/V Package includes a projector, screen, (1) wired lavaliere microphone, laptop audio and wireless internet. Charging stations will be available in each session room.

  • I will need additional audio visual equipment and I understand I must contact ATIA Headquarters at to place the order and make payment arrangements for any associated costs.
  • The Standard Package is fine.

ROOM SETUP(Required)Highlight or Bold one

Basic room setup includes head table, theater style seating. We do not provide computers for presenting; you must provide your own.

  • I will have additional room setup requests and I understand I must contact ATIA Headquarters at .
  • The Basic Room Setup is fine.

Full Session Abstract(Required)

Limit 750 words. This is where you should provide a detailed outline and briefly describe each of the topics you intend to cover in the presentation.

Learning Objectives(Required)

Objectives should be specific and measurable and begin with an action verb. Use verbs such as describe, develop, identify, define, discuss, demonstrate, list, measure, review, state, explain, express, practice, use, apply, etc. Use specific quantities such as one, two, three, etc.

For example: "Identify three differences between best practice A and best practice B."

NOT: "Participants will learn many differences between best practice A and best practice B."

This is important for as it is used as part of the selection process. Abstracts with incomplete or incorrectly formatted Learning Objectives may be returned for revision or may not be accepted

  1. First Key Learning Objective:
  1. Second Key Learning Objective:
  1. Third Key Learning Objective:

Keywords (Required)

Please select all keywords that apply to your session. Keywords provide an alternative way to describe your session, acting as a "virtual strand." Attendees will be able to search the online Session Directory on keywords to find related sessions on particular topics such as Aging and Autism.

  • Aging
  • Accessible Instructional Materials/NIMAS
  • ADA
  • Autism
  • Early Intervention
  • Families/Parents/Advocates
  • Funding/Resources
  • Higher Education
  • High Incidence
  • Low Incidence
  • Developmental / Intellectual/ Disabilities
  • Mobile Communication
  • MTSS
  • Multiple Disabilities
  • Transition
  • Universal Design in Learning (UDL)
  • Universal Design in University Curriculum

Target Audience(Required)

Please highlight or bold all of the target audiences you think would find this session of interest.

  • Accessibility Professional
  • ADA Coordinator
  • Administrators
  • AT Specialists
  • Caregiver
  • Communication Specialist
  • Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
  • Consultants/Trainers
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Disability Services
  • Educators
  • Faculty/Instructors – Higher Education
  • Family Members
  • Government/Non-Profit Agencies
  • Instructional Technologist
  • IT
  • Media Specialist
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Rehab Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Special Education Educators
  • Visual Impairment Specialists
  • Vocational Rehabilitation

Presentation History(Required)Highlight or Bold one

  • This is a first-time presentation
  • This presentation was delivered before at:

ATIA is investigating remote participation technology platforms for selected educational sessions. If your session was selected, do you give permission for your session to include remote participants? Highlight or Bold one

  • Yes
  • No

Would you be willing to present this session as an ATIA Webinar outside of the ATIA 2015 Orlando conference?Highlight or Bold one

  • Yes
  • No

PERMISSION(Required)Highlight or Bold one

I give ATIA permission to post my abstract and related materials on the ATIA website and to publish them in printed ATIA materials.

  • Yes
  • No

PRIMARY SPEAKER INFORMATION

First Name(Required):

Last Name(Required):

Title:

Email Address (Required):

Day Phone(Required):

Organization (complete name)(Required):

Street Address(Required):

City(Required):

State/Province(Required):

Zip/Postal Code(Required):

Country(Required):

Speaker Bio(Required):
A description of your professional background, education and information on your previous speaking experience. Please limit to 300 words.

Are you: (Required)Highlight or Bold one

  • A practitioner
  • Government Affiliated
  • Higher Education Affiliated
  • Individual with a disability
  • Parent
  • A vendor or a company representing AT or IT

Does the Speaker need Special Assistance?(Required)

  • No
  • Yes – I understand that I need to contact with details.

CO-PRESENTERINFORMATION

Note: If your presentation includes a co-speaker, you must submit all information for that presenter.

Co-Presenter

First Name(Required):

Last Name(Required):

Title:

Email Address (Required):

Day Phone(Required):

Organization (complete name)(Required):

Street Address(Required):

City(Required):

State/Province(Required):

Zip/Postal Code(Required):

Country(Required):

Speaker Bio(Required):
A description of your professional background, education and information on your previous speaking experience. Please limit to 300 words.

Does the Speaker need Special Assistance?(Required)

  • No
  • Yes – I understand that I need to contact with details.

Thank you for submitting an abstract to the Microsoft Call for Presentations.

Please email this form to upon completion.

The Microsoft Call for Presentations will close Monday, October 6, 2014. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Microsoft Education Advisory Panel and ATIA Education Committee. . . Notices of submission status will be sent out via email in mid-October 2014.