CALMet VIII, 2009

The next CALMet conference is planned for 29 June- 4 July, 2009. It will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, hosted by the Russian State Hydrometeorological Universtity.

The conference will continuing with its expanded theme, reflecting the evolution of Computer-Aided Learning from perplexing innovation to everyday tool. The theme will center on how to use new tools and strategies to create effective and meaningful activities for learning meteorology.

As in past conferences, papers and workshop proposals will be sought on the topics of technology for training delivery, creating learning activities, methods of sharing educational resources, competency-based training, metadata and data format standards, learning object development, and social aspects of encouraging learning.

The Call for Papers for CALMet 2009 will become available late in 2008. Submissions will be accepted online at this site. Look for the preliminary conference schedule in Spring, 2009. A conference flyer will be available for posting and sharing with others.

The RSHU CALMet site will also become available for more information on planning and registration for the conference!