1. religion and spirituality
2. islam

Emerging Trends in Distance Learning
Honorary Chair
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali
Vice Chancellor, Government College University Faisalabad
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad
Chairman, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
Dr. Robert Hendricks
The University of Arizona
Prof. Dr. Norman Reid
Professor Emeritus, University of Glasgow
Prof. Dr. Munawar S. Mirza
Pro Vice Chancellor, Lahore Leeds University, Ex. Vice Chancellor, University of Education.
Dr. Dawood Shah
Director Training, AEPAM, Islamabad
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Call for Papers
Department of Education and Directorate of Distance Learning Education, Government
College University Faisalabad is going to conduct two days international conference. The
main aim of ICDE-2015 is to provide a platform for various educational experts in the
relevant fields. The Distance Education has evolved as an alternative to the formal system of
education after an increasing realization that it is not perfectly coping with the educational needs
and demands of the rapidly growing population.
The demand for education in Pakistan through formal system has consistently run ahead of
resources the bulk of their population, therefore, remains educationally defined, and there are
failing the demand in formal system, the need of non-formal education in various disciplines
become evident in concept of distance education. The distance education help to: 1) cope
with the rapid increasing demand of education, 2) provide mass education at reasonable and low
costs, 3) acquire education at any stage of their life and, 4) boost up the professional development
of working people on their job placeThe rushed development of information and
communication technologies and their impact on the world of learning in the last decade have
profoundly changed the paradigms, scenarios and values at all levels of education. The
professionalization of tools and practices, in addition to the consolidation of academic and
practical knowledge, has been a major continuing issue throughout these years. The annual
conferences of the largest European professional community in distance and e-learning have
been setting the landmarks in this process. This conference will present the developments in
the field of open, distance and e-learning.
Conference Objectives
 Highlight critical success factors and innovative practices in distance learning
education.
 Examine the key components of effective applications: needs analysis, course design,
teaching methods, learner support, management, and evaluation.
 Share successful approaches, strategies, and techniques.
 Identify active teaching/learning methods for effective engagement, motivation, and
performance outcomes.
 Discuss major issues, new developments, and trends.
 Reflect on progress made in distance education.
 Consider future possibilities for technical education through distance learning
activities.
 Increase knowledge about teaching/training related to distance education.
 Facilitate networking among online/distance educators, practitioners and
administrators.
 Share program resources via technology (e.g., print, audio, video, multimedia, and the
internet).
Paper Submission
The ICDE-2015 encourages the following types of paper submissions:
 Research Papers
 Extended Abstracts (Work in Progress)
 Case Studies
 Reports (Proposals for Future Research or Issues Related to Distance learning and
Reforms)
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Guidelines to Authors
 Maximum Paper composition contains 3000-4000 words
 Format APA style
 Presentation time 20 minutes
 Questions and answers 10 minutes
The ICDE -2015 invites research papers, empirical analysis, design implementation and
performance evaluation. The interested researchers may submit their articles on
asifphd@hotmail.com. The research paper will be reviewed by the review panel. After
acceptance, you will receive a feedback on any modification required. All accepted papers
will be published in the proceedings.
GCUICE-2015 feels it pleasure to provide encouragement in the following areas:
The conference will look at the following themes:
 Quality in e-learning: Criteria, processes, methodologies

Quality, E-Assessment and testing with e-learning and Learning Management System

Success stories in distance learning

Accreditation for open learning degrees and institutions

International trends and experience in distance learning

Accountability, Quality, and Performance.

Affordability, and Economic Models for Distance Education.

The Future of Distance Learning
Discussion Panel
Those who would like to facilitate a panel discussion are welcomed. The proposals are
invited to address the topics within the theme the conference. The purpose of Panel
Discussions is to provide an opportunity for public interest groups and panelists to share their
ideas related to reforms in higher education. Panels should comprise of three to five scholars
who present their expertise. The proposal must include:
 Title
 Panel Chair(s)
 Speakers Name, Affiliation and Email
 Scope
 Objective
The ICDE-2015 will set aside space for discussion of a particular topic or issue. Interested
individuals are encouraged to submit a proposal within 400 words before October 12, 2014.
Preferred duration of discussion will be 90 minutes. Accepted Panel Discussion proposals
will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Feel free to email your proposals in MS
Word format to asifphd@hotmail.com 0300-9110512, 03214365280,03124342113
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Steering Committee
Prof. Dr. Riaz-Ul-Haq Tariq
Professor Emeritus, Government College University Faisalabad
Dr. Muhammad Naeem Mohsin
Chairman Department of Education, Director Distance Learning Education
Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi
Dr. Asif Iqbal
Dr. Muhammad Shabbir Ali
Dr. Shafqat Rasool
Dr. Khuda Bakhsh
Dr. Muhammad Ayub Buzdar
Dr. Shumaila Shahzad
Dr. Bushra Naoreen
Mr. Muhammad Shabbir
Mrs. Hina Gull
Mrs. Shumaila Farooqui
Mrs. Shehr Bano
Review Committee
Dr. Muhammad Naeem Mohsin
Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi
Dr. Asif Iqbal
Dr. Khuda Bakhsh Khan
Dr. Muhammad Ayub Buzdar
Publicity Committee
Dr. Shafqat Rasool
Dr. Shumaila Shahzad
Mr. Muhammad Shabbir
Dr. Khuda Bakhsh Khan
Programme Committee
Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi
Dr. Bushra Naureen
Dr. Shafqat Rasool
Mr. Muhammad Shabbir
Welcome Committee
Dr. Muhammad Shabbir Ali
Dr. Mumtaz Saadi
Dr. Shumaila Shahzad
Ms. Hina Gull
Conference Secretory
Dr. Asif Iqbal
Conf. Coordinator
Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi
Financial and Administrative Support
Conf. Convener
Dr. M. Naeem Mohsin
Higher Education Commission Pakistan
Government College University Faisalabad
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Registration
The full conference registration fee includes refreshments, lunch, one dinner, PPT
presentation, one copy of the proceedings, conference kits and certificates. At least one
member must attend the conference to present the paper.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission open
April 10, 2015
Abstract Submission close
April 20, 2015
Notification of abstract acceptance/rejection
April 23, 2015
April 30, 2015
Submission of Full paper
Conference Dates
May 8-10, 2015
Registration Information
S#
Category
Registration Fee (Rs)
1
Authors
2000
2
Participants Faculty
1000
3
Participants Students
500
Program Schedule
May 8.2015 (Friday)
9:30-10:00 am
Registration
10:00-10:10 am
Tilawat and Naat
10:10-10:15 am
Well Come Address
10:15-10:30 am
Key Note Speaker 1
10:30-10:40 am
Key Note Speaker 2
10:40-10:55 am
Prof. Dr Mukhtar Ahmad
10:55-11:00 am
Vote of Thanks
11:00-11:05 am
Shield to Chairman HEC
11:05-11:30 am
Tea Break
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Session-II
11:30-11:45 am
Key Note Speaker III
11:45-12:00 pm
Paper Presentation I
12:00-12:20 pm
Paper Presentation II
12:40-1:00 pm
Paper Presentation IV
1:0-2:0 pm
Lunch Break
2:00-3:30 pm
Paper Presentations
3:30-5:00 pm
Paper Presentations
6:00-8: 00pm
Conference Dinner
May 9, 2015 (Saturday)
9:00-9:05
am
Tilawat
9:05-10:05 am
Three Key Note Speakers
10:05-11:30 am
Paper Presentations (4)
11:30-11:45 am
Tea Break
11:45-1:20 pm
Paper Presentations (4)
1:20-2:00
pm
Closing Ceremony
2:00-3:30
3:30 pm
pm
Lunch
End of Conference
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The ICDL-2015 will be held at Government College University Faisalabad
The Registration fee will be paid by the participants at the spot
Important Contacts for Paper Submission:
Dr. Asif Iqbal
03214365280
asifphd@hotmail.com
Dr. Muhammad Naeem Mohsin
03124342113
mnmohsin71@hotmail.com
Mr. Muhammad Shabbir
03217802369
mskhalid606@yahoo.com
Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi
03347197304
drazhargilani@gmail.com
Dr. Muhammad Shabbir Ali
03126977000
drshabbir30@yahoo.com
Dr. Shafqat Rasool
03014100691
shafqat_wattoo@yahoo.com
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Paper Submission Performa
Abstract ID
Latest Passport size
Name
Picture
Designation
Department
University
Paper Title
City
email/ Cell no.
Remarks by the
committee
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