Call for Proposals

Proposals for presentations were solicited beginning the first week of September through September 30 for the New Orleans Regional Conference to be held November 7 - 9, at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. NMC Regional Conferences are one-of-a-kind gatherings, each very much a reflection of the host institution.

Participants were invited to take part in one that promises to be truly exceptional, as the NMC comes to New Orleans for a very special regional event to be held on the campus of Tulane University.

Find complete information about the conference, including full details on travel and lodging, look to the links to the left or go to the main conference information.

Conference Tracks

We’re looking for ways in which new media is being used to bring people together, to inspire them, and to document the challenges they have faced and overcome. We’re also looking for ideas on how this can be done, model programs and projects, and examples that draw on the web, on video, on music, and images.

Proposals will be solicited to add the threads of stories from your communities, your campuses.

Proposals detailing best practices in new media are always welcome at NMC conferences, but ideas for sessions are especially encouraged within these three tracks:

• Art, Music, and New Media: New technologies offer us not only new ways to work and to learn, but also new ways to create. This track will explore some of the unique modes of expression made possible by new media, the methods and tools of their creation, and the cultural implications of these intersections between art, music and technology. The impact of these developments on scholarship and discussions around new creative works in these areas are especially encouraged in this track.
• New Media and the Community Voice: As just one example, the impact of bloggers reporting from New Orleans in the days following Katrina has arguably changed the face of news coverage forever. This track will showcase what's new and different about today's digital technologies and how individuals and communities around the world are using them to address social issues and to build community.
• Digital Stories - The Power of One: Digital storytelling has never been more accessible, and the explosion of videos on YouTube and similar venues illustrates how important the idea of digital storytelling has become in today’s culture. This track will not only encourage sessions that cover the art and mechanics of digital storytelling, but will also provide a showcase for the ways in which digital storytelling is impacting teaching and learning.

Participants were encouraged to submit a proposal for a session in one or more of these conference tracks.

Sessions can include demonstrations, panel discussions, and descriptions of exemplary projects or activities. Dialog, discussion, and interaction are the hallmarks of NMC events, as well as the pervasive use of new media. Proposals should include a paragraph about the approaches planned for the session, and a listing of any special needs or equipment that may be required for your session.

Submitting a Proposal

Our online form to submit proposals for conference sessions is now closed. To access this form, you must have or create an account on the NMC web site. If you have an NMC web site account and not already done so, log in now. Otherwise, you can create your own NMC account now that will allow you to submit your proposal.

Be sure when logged in to edit your profile (via the My Account link on the left) so we have your correct mailing address, phone number, and optionally a photo and brief bio.

For full consideration, proposals should be submitted no later than September 30, 2007, as the review and selection of session proposals begins on that date.

Questions or ideas for potential sessions should be directed to Rachel Smith, rachel@nmc.org, or via phone at 512 445-4200.