Call for participation for proposed SBL Global Education & Research Technology section (GERT)
Randall Tan
The focus of this proposed new section is not only on the development and use of tools, simulations, and social media for global research and education in the wide-ranging disciplines in the field of biblical studies, but also the design frameworks, the development, the deployment, the assessment, and the dissemination of innovative technology for wider user groups in academia, society, and religious communities. We seek to explore how such tools may extend existing scholarship into digital domains or may introduce new methodologies, novel research questions, and new areas of inquiry. For example, we are interested not only in how to develop databases, but also about how to apply databases in such a way that it helps to stimulate methodological debate on biblical interpretation and potentially open up new or alternative avenues of research. In addition, we are interested in stimulating thinking about how theories of learning (Hebrew and Greek Language, OT and NT Literature) can be influenced and improved by technology.
We are in the process of organizing these sessions by private invitation and expect to complete the process by early January. However, we would be very happy to consider worthy paper proposals for either 2013 or 2014 (though mainly for 2014) in any area of educational or research technology, if they are submitted to us by January 6, 2013. So, please contact us with your best paper proposal for consideration for either our 2013 or 2014 sessions. (Proposals submitted for 2013 may be offered acceptance for 2014 if they are considered worthy, but do not fit into the limited slots remaining for 2013. If we receive an abundance of worthy proposals, we may consider sponsoring an additional session.)
Besides the projected title of your paper and your personal contact information, proposals must include an abstract of between 200-300 words. If your paper proposal is accepted, expect to be allotted 20-25 minutes to present at the session, with 5-10 minutes for discussion of your paper. You need to be/become an SBL member and register for the Annual Meeting at which you will be presenting. Moredetails are included in the attached PDF.
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Randall Tan
Besides the projected title of your paper and your personal contact information, proposals must include an abstract of between 200-300 words. If your paper proposal is accepted, expect to be allotted 20-25 minutes to present at the session, with 5-10 minutes for discussion of your paper. You need to be/become an SBL member and register for the Annual Meeting at which you will be presenting. More details are included in the attached PDF.
Weston Ruter
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Randall Tan
2 pieces of good news for the holiday season regarding the proposed new Global Education & Research Technology section (GERT) at the Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting (SBL AM):
1. Better Paper Proposal Submission Method (go to https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/GERT2013/Default.aspx & sign up as a new user);
2. Extension of the Deadline (New Deadline = January 15, 2013)
Details: The proposed new Global Education & Research Technology section (GERT) at SBL was recently approved for a Microsoft Conference Management site. So, to submit a paper proposal, please go to https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/GERT2013/Default.aspx & sign up as a new user.
We expect to complete our organization of two theme sessions each for 2013 & 2014 by invitation by mid-January. However, we would be very happy to consider inclusion of worthy paper proposals for either 2013 or 2014 in any area of educational or research technology for biblical studies, if they are submitted to us by January 15, 2013 (extended from previous deadline), perhaps in a third session open to disparate topics. After you sign up as a new user at https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/GERT2013/Default.aspx, please follows the prompts & submit your best paper proposal for consideration. One of the questions you will be asked in the process of paper submission is whether you are submitting your paper for consideration for 2013, 2014, or both. Papers submitted for consideration for both years would have a higher probability of acceptance as we consider how papers potentially fit into the limited slots remaining. (For SBL 2014, we would be participating in SBL’s official call for papers, likely 12/15/2013-3/1/2014. So there would be another opportunity to submit paper proposals for an open session for GERT in 2014 at that time.) (Note: I've uploaded a Q&A that has been updated with this new submission method & deadline--the rest of the information is basically the same as in the previous Q&A attachment.)
May you have a blessed Christmas-New Year holiday season!