5th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology and Accessibility ICTA'15 December, 21-23 2015 Marrakech, Morroco

21/12/2015

5th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology and Accessibility

ICTA'15    December, 21-23 2015    Marrakech, Morroco
ICTA is a bi-annual international conference on ICT & Accessibility. The fifth edition of ICTA 2015 will be held in Marrakech, Morocco, and organized by the ENSIAS College of Engineering, Mohammed V University of Rabat, the Research Laboratory of Technologies of Information and Communication and Electrical Engineering (LaTICE) of the University of Tunis and the Tunisian association of E-accessibility with the support of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). ICTA2015 is also co-sponsored by IEEE Moroccan Section.
The conference explores several areas related to ICT and education with special focus on Technology Enhanced Education for people with disabilities. Therefore, we invite submission of high-quality and original papers, whether related to academic or industrial research niches. Submitted papers should propose new approaches and original tools, assess solutions, report experiences, reviews the state of the arts, etc. All submissions will be double-blindly peer-reviewed by an international program committee. Accepted papers, posters and demonstrations will be published in the IEEXplore and indexed in DBLP. At least one author of the accepted submissions must register as the presenter. The participation of users from different disciplines will be welcome as accessibility and education are across-cutting disciplines. Views bridge academia, civil society, commerce, and industry and arguments encompassing a range of beliefs across the design-accessibility spectrum are presented.

MAIN TOPICS 
The scope of the ICTA 2015 Conference is focused on issues related to Accessibility, ICT and Education. Topics of interest considered to be within the scope of the conference include but are not limited to:
Track 01: ICT for people with disabilities:

  • Accessible mobile environments.
  • Mobile apps for people with disabilities
  • Software engineering for accessibility.
  • Cloud Computing and Assistive Technology services.
  • E-learning and accessibility.
  • E-learning tools and environments for disabled users.
  • Human Computer Interfaces for disabled persons.
  • Usability and Ergonomics.
  • Web accessibility
  • End user tools for accessibility.
  • Assistive technology.
  • Technology design for people with multiple impairments
  • Accessibility and usability
  • E-Aging and Gerontechnology.
  • Assistive Technology.
  • Design for All
  • Automatic translation of Sign languages
  • Technologies for improving communication with Deaf people
  • Representation and Processing of Sign Languages

Track 02 : Advanced Learning Technologies

  • Digital Systems for Open Access to Education and Learning
  • Adaptive and Personalised Technology-Enhanced Learning
  • Wireless, Mobile, Pervasive and Ubiquitous Technologies for Learning
  • Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning
  • Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
  • Technology-enhanced Assessment in Formal and Informal Education
  • Technology-Enhanced Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education
  • Technology Enhanced Language Learning
  • Motivational and Affective Aspects in Technology-enhanced Learning
  • Technology Enabled Learning of Thinking Skills
  • Recommender Systems for Learning
  • Smart Learning Environments
  • Virtual Worlds in Education and Training
  • Large Scale Implementation of Technology Supported Educational Innovations

Track 03: Innovative Computer Technologies and Applications

  • Advances in Big Data Analytics
  • Information and Knowledge Engineering
  • Semantic Web and Web Services
  • Data Mining
  • Grid & Cloud Computing and Applications
  • Software Engineering Research and Practice
  • Computer modelling and applications
  • Modelling and simulation of systems
  • Digital image processing and pattern recognition
  • Mobile and ubiquitous computing
  • Soft computing techniques

KEY DATES

  • September 05, 2015 : Submission of papers
  • September 05, 2015 : Poster/demonstration Submission
  • September 05, 2015 : Proposals for tutorials and thematic sessions
  • October 20, 2015 : Notification of acceptance
  • November, 10, 2015 : Camera-ready submission & registration
  • December 21-23, 2015 : Conference period

TYPES OF SESSIONS 

  • Paper sessions (20 minutes presentation).
  • Short paper sessions (10 minutes presentation).
  • Interactive demonstrations (10 minutes).
  • Tutorial sessions.
  • Poster sessions.

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS 

  • Mohamed Jemni, Head of ICT Department, Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO)
  • Mohamed Essaaidi, Director of ENSIAS College of Engineering, Rabat, Morocco

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

  • Prof. Kinshuk, University of Atabasca, Canada
  • Prof. Demetrios G Sampson, University of Piraeus, Greece
  • Prof. Rachida Ajhoun, University of Mohamed 5, Morocco

ORGANISATION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS 

  • Dr. Mounia Abik, ENSIAS College of Engineering, Rabat, Morocco
  • Dr. Mohsen Laabidi, e-access

CONFERENCE VENUE
ICTA 2015 will be held at Marrakech city-Morocco. The hotel where the conference will take place is the Kenzi Farah Hotel 5* Marrakech. For more information visit: http://www.kenzi-hotels.com/kenzifarah/
Marrakech is a beautiful city where glimpses of medievalism can still be glimpsed amid its modern buildings of business. There still is a Marrakech Express train, and the city, which sits on the edge of the Atlas Mountains, can trace its founding almost 1,000 years, to AD 1062. A famed tourism destination since hippies, hipsters and The Rolling Stones discovered it in the late 1960s, Marrakech’s ancient city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. More than two million visit here every year. With more than 12 miles of walls edging parts of its interior, its souks (or markets) are the biggest draw, but as an Imperial city there are numerous and gorgeous squares – especially Djamaa El Fna, and mosques and other architecturally important buildings. 

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