Proposals
Important Dates
- February 15, 2026: Call for Proposals announced
- April 15, 2026: Deadline for Concurrent Sessions proposals
- May 15, 2026: 1) Deadline for Roundtable Sessions proposals, and 2) Notifications to Concurrent Session presenters
- May 30, 2026: Notifications to Roundtable Session presenters
- June 26, 2026: Deadline for final paper submissions (concurrent and roundtable)
- July 20, 2026: Program announcement
- August 6-8, 2026: ICoME 2026 at University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
If you have any questions about submitting a proposal, please feel free to contact us.
Time Until Concurrent Sessions Deadline
Session Formats
We are pleased to invite submissions for the conference in your choice of two formats: formal Concurrent Sessions or interactive Roundtable Sessions.
Concurrent sessions are formal presentations where participants share their findings using visual aids in a structured environment. These sessions are typically grouped by theme, allowing presenters a set amount of time to deliver their insights, followed by a brief Q&A with the audience. They are ideal for showcasing completed research projects or established practices to a larger group of attendees.
Roundtable Sessions offer a more intimate, conversational setting that fosters deep discussion and peer feedback. Presenters introduce their work-in-progress or specific pedagogical challenges to a small group of participants seated together to encourage a democratic exchange of ideas. This format is highly interactive, prioritizing collaborative problem-solving and networking over a traditional lecture-style delivery.
Submission Tracks
Track #1: Innovative Pedagogies and Instructional Designs
This track focuses on the theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies that underpin effective media-enhanced learning. It explores how instructional design can be reimagined through the lens of student-centered learning, gamification, and collaborative environments. Participants are encouraged to submit work that demonstrates how media integration transforms teaching practices and improves learner outcomes across diverse educational settings.
Track #2: Emerging Technologies and Digital Literacies
As tools such as artificial intelligence, extended reality, and data analytics reshape the classroom, this track examines their integration and the essential competencies needed to navigate these technologies. It covers the technical development of new educational tools alongside the critical need to foster digital citizenship and media literacy among learners and educators. Submissions should bridge the gap between “what tech can do” and “how we use it responsibly, effectively, and ethically.”
Track #3: Global and Inclusive Learning Communities
Reflecting the international spirit of ICoME, this track highlights the role of media in breaking down geographical barriers and promoting educational equity. It seeks research on cross-border virtual exchanges, culturally responsive media design, and technology-enabled accessibility for marginalized or underrepresented populations. The focus is on how media can foster a more inclusive, connected global learning community.
Track #4: Professional Development and Practice-Based Research
This track is dedicated to “practitioners” and focuses on how educators and institutions of all stripes adapt to media-rich environments. It showcases case studies, action research, and systemic strategies for professional growth in the digital age. Participants are invited to share their experiences in scaling innovations from individual classrooms to institutional or national levels.