Call For Papers

The 3rd Annual Forum on Global Trends in E-Learning (GTEL 2024)

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Forum on Global Trends in E-Learning (GTEL 2024), taking place on November 24-25th, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year’s forum, themed “AI in E-Learning: Innovations and Opportunities for the Future of Education“, aims to promote knowledge-sharing, discover the next significant developments in e-learning, and advance the skills and knowledge of educational personnel to enhance the digital transformation of education.

The GTEL Forum is an annual event held to present and discuss the most recent developments, trends, technologies, and practices shaping the future of e-learning. It hosts speakers from prestigious institutions and is attended by top international and local policymakers and e-learning leaders. The GTEL forum fosters the exchange of knowledge and helps educational personnel address critical issues through innovative solutions and optimal use of available EdTech.

The 3rd Annual Forum on Global Trends in E-Learning (GTEL 2024) will feature a diverse program, including keynotes, plenary sessions, panels, exhibits, paper and poster presentations, as well as tutorials led by experts in the field of e-learning. We invite institutions, researchers, research centers, and students to submit papers for consideration to be presented at the forum. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss the latest trends, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches in the realm of e-learning.

GTEL 2024 is calling for cutting-edge science and technology research papers. All full paper submissions will be peer-reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research depth, and accuracy & relevance to the forum theme and topics. The proceedings will be submitted for inclusion in Xplore.

GTEL 2024 Main Themes

Generative AI and Quality assurance

Explore the latest advancements in large language models, text generation, and multimodal AI, and how these technologies can be leveraged to create high-quality educational content. Papers should address innovations in automated assessment and feedback mechanisms powered by generative AI, as well as techniques for ensuring the reliability, validity, and fairness of AI-generated educational materials. Submissions may also examine the integration of these AI-powered tools into content creation workflows and their impact on the quality and efficiency of e-learning content development.

  • Explore the use of large language models, text generation, and multimodal AI to create high-quality educational content.
  • Address innovations in automated assessment, feedback mechanisms, and techniques for ensuring the reliability, validity, and fairness of AI-generated materials.
  • Examine the integration of these AI-powered tools into content creation workflows and their impact on the quality and efficiency of e-learning content development.
Virtual Educational Assistants

The development and integration of AI-powered virtual assistants that can help and interact with students, teachers, and other learners. Researchers are encouraged to share their work on the integration of virtual assistants with learning management systems and educational platforms, as well as the evaluation of the pedagogical effectiveness and user experience of these AI-powered educational assistants. Papers may also explore the capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of virtual educational assistants.

  • The development and integration of AI-powered virtual assistants that can help and interact with students, teachers, and other learners.
  • Examples include virtual tutors, teaching assistants, and personalized learning companions that use natural language processing and machine learning to engage with users, provide guidance, and adapt to individual needs.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of these AI-powered educational assistants in terms of their impact on learning outcomes, user experience, and pedagogical value.
Cutting-Edge E-Learning Approaches

The latest advancements in adaptive and personalized learning experiences driven by AI and machine learning. Submissions may highlight the development of immersive and interactive learning environments utilizing virtual/augmented reality and game-based approaches. Additionally, papers in this theme can address the use of AI-powered learning analytics and recommendation systems to enhance learner engagement, personalization, and learning outcomes.

  • The latest advancements in adaptive and personalized learning experiences driven by AI and machine learning.
  • The development of immersive and interactive learning environments utilizing virtual/augmented reality and game-based approaches.
The Ethical Considerations of Using AI in Education

Papers can explore frameworks and strategies for the responsible and equitable use of AI in educational settings. It may address the ethical challenges of AI, such as bias, privacy, and transparency concerns, and propose solutions for building trust and ensuring human oversight in AI-driven educational applications. Discussions on the societal and pedagogical implications of AI in education are also welcome.

  • Explore frameworks and strategies for the responsible and equitable use of AI in educational settings.
  • Address ethical challenges such as privacy, transparency, and the potential for misuse, and propose solutions for building trust and ensuring appropriate human oversight.
  • Discuss the implications of AI assistants like ChatGPT in educational contexts, including their impact on academic integrity, teaching practices, and student learning.
The Opportunities and Challenges of Using AI in L&D

The integration of AI into corporate training, performance support, and continuing professional development. Papers may showcase successful case studies of leveraging AI for adaptive and self-directed learning in the workplace, as well as discuss the organizational and technological barriers to successful AI implementation in the learning and development (L&D) domain.

  • The implementation and integration of AI-powered technologies within corporate training, employee development, and continuing professional education programs.
  • Practices for successfully adopting AI-based tools and techniques to enhance the efficiency, personalization, and effectiveness of L&D.
  • Explore the organizational and technological barriers that need to be addressed for successful AI integration in corporate learning environments.
The Future of Lifelong Learning with AI: Scenarios and Recommendations

Researchers can explore the potential of AI-enabled ecosystems for continuous, adaptive, and personalized learning. Submissions may envision scenarios and provide recommendations for integrating AI to support self-directed and collaborative learning, as well as discuss the role of AI in fostering a culture of lifelong learning and reskilling.

  • How AI can be leveraged to support and empower self-directed, collaborative, and continuous learning throughout an individual’s professional and personal life.
  • Using AI-driven tools and systems to facilitate personalized learning pathways, and foster a culture of lifelong learning.
  • Innovative scenarios and recommendations for integrating AI to enhance the delivery, accessibility, and impact of lifelong learning programs.

Important Deadlines for GTEL 2024

Paper Submission Deadline: 23 September, 2024

Notification of Acceptance: 30 October, 2024

Final Paper Submission: 10 November, 2024

Forum Dates: 24 – 25 November, 2024

Submission Guidelines

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GTEL Objectives:

  • Promote knowledge-sharing and discover the next significant developments in e-learning.

  • Advance the skills and knowledge of educational personnel so that they are prepared to enhance and accelerate the digital transformation of education.

  • Review and evaluate modern learning methodologies and best practices for e-learning implementation.

  • Bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to present their work and discuss challenges and opportunities in the field of e-learning.

  • Present and promote the latest research on e-learning theories, methodologies, and tools