Aloha,
We are excited to announce that TCC Hawaii and LTEC will be co-hosting ICoME 2026 (International Conference on Media in Education 2026) August 6-8 right here on the UH Mānoa Campus. ICoME 2026 serves as a premier platform for international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in the design and use of media for learning. The theme for 2026 is “Learning with Purpose: Building Futures Through Care, Connection, and Innovation.” We invite you to share your expertise and innovations by submitting a presentation proposal. Please find the full conference details and submission guidelines below.
Mahalo,
Curtis Ho and Bert Kimura
ICoME 2026 co-chairs
Submission Tracks
We invite submissions that align with the following four thematic tracks:
- Innovative Pedagogies and Instructional Designs: This track focuses on the theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies that underpin effective media-enhanced learning. It explores how instructional design can be reimagined through the lens of student-centered learning, gamification, and collaborative environments.
- Emerging Technologies and Digital Literacies: As tools such as artificial intelligence, extended reality, and data analytics reshape the classroom, this track examines their integration and the essential competencies needed to navigate these technologies.
- Global and Inclusive Learning Communities: Reflecting the international spirit of ICoME, this track highlights the role of media in breaking down geographical barriers and promoting educational equity.
- Professional Development and Practice-Based Research: This track is dedicated to “practitioners” and focuses on how educators and institutions of all stripes adapt to media-rich environments. It showcases case studies, action research, and systemic strategies for professional growth in the digital age.
Presentation Formats
- Concurrent Session: Formal presentations sharing research findings with visual aids, followed by a brief Q&A. These are ideal for showcasing completed research or established practices. Presenters are expected to submit a 2–4 page manuscript.
- Round Table Session: Intimate, conversational settings for works-in-progress or discussing pedagogical challenges. This format prioritizes collaborative problem-solving and networking. Presenters should submit a 1-page abstract or a 1–2 page manuscript.
Important Dates
- Deadline for Concurrent Session Abstracts: April 15, 2026
- Notifications to Concurrent Session Presenters: May 15, 2026
- Deadline for RoundTable Proposals: May 15, 2026
- Notifications to Roundtable Presenters: May 30, 2026
- Deadline for Full Paper Submissions: June 26, 2026
Submission Guidelines
Interested participants can submit their abstracts (250 word limit) by the announced deadlines, directly through the Official Submission Portal. For any inquiries, please contact the organizing committee at icome26@hawaii.edu.
Curtis P. Ho, Ph.D., professor emeritus
LTEC 50: Innovating for Over Fifty Years
Learning Design & Technology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Web: go.hawaii.edu/hN
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