Great Ideas for Teaching Students, G.I.F.T.S.
The 106th Convention of the Eastern Communication Association is now taking submissions for the G.I.F.T.S. program. The theme of this year’s convention is “Deliberation” and will take place in Philadelphia on April 22-26, 2015.
You are encouraged to submit an activity, assignment, project, game, or simulation that you have used in the classroom successfully. The activity should address specific communication theory(s), concept(s), skill(s) or learning objective(s) appropriate to the communication discipline at the college classroom level.
NEW: Two G.I.F.T.S submissions will receive the “Top Paper” award, for contributing the most unique, innovative, and substantial work!!!!
Guidelines for Submission:
Submissions must follow these guidelines or they will not be considered.
NOTE: In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. If this submission is accepted and programmed, I/We agree to register for the 2015 ECA Convention, pay fees, and present in Philadelphia. I/We understand that presenters with last minute emergencies must make arrangements as possible for an alternate presenter as well as communicate their absences to both the Interest Group Planner and ECA VP; no shows will be removed from the official program.
If your submission is accepted for presentation, you will:
Additional pertinent information regarding the conference:
1. Faculty, please consider sponsoring student submissions to the Undergraduate Scholars’ Conference &/or the Graduate Poster Sessions. Please look for a separate call for participants.
2. The site of the convention is: The Sheraton Society Hill One Dock Street Philadelphia, PA 19106. Phone: 215-238-6000 * Hotel Reservations: 888-627-7078 / 800-325‐3535
3. The ECA 2015 Philadelphia Planning Team’s contact information is available at http://www.ecasite.org
Thanks so much. I look forward to receiving your proposals!
Jenny Warren
Professor of Communication Studies
Honors Institute Director
Collin College
jwarren@collin.edu