Submit to Present at CSTA 2023

CSTA is now accepting submissions to present at the CSTA 2023 Virtual Conference, set for July 11-13, 2023! We're accepting submissions for breakout sessions, workshops, mini-sessions, and posters. Whether you've presented at a CSTA event before, or are looking to present for the first time, submissions are due by Nov. 6! 

Submit to Present at CSTA 2023 [Submission Deadline: November 6, 2022, 11:59 p.m. PT]

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The Submission Process
  • Presenter details
    • On this page, you will be asked to enter details for each presenter in the session. For the CSTA 2023 conference, one complimentary registration will be provided for the primary presenter per presentation.
    • Any information submitted on this page will not be seen by reviewers and will only be viewed by the committee as needed.
  • Presentation information
    • On this page, you will enter the session title (max 60 characters), the session description, and a short 140-character description.
    • You will select the applicable topics to this presentation.
    • The information submitted on this page will be used to create the online conference program. CSTA reserves the right to make adjustments, and a copy editor will review them before publishing.
    Topics of Interest

    The CSTA 2023 Conference Committee is specifically looking for content in the following areas:

    • Unplugged Activities
    • Cross-curricular Integration
    • Equity and Inclusion
    • Physical Computing / Robotics
    • Classroom Practice / Pedagogy / Instructional Strategies
    • Feedback & Assessment
    • Emerging Topics
    • Cybersecurity
    • Computational Thinking
    • CS in STEAM or Makerspaces
    • Culturally Responsive Teaching
    • Impacts of Computing
    • Professional Growth & Identity
    • Networks & the Internet
    • Advanced Topics (Beyond AP CS A)
    • Algorithms & Programming
    • Project-based Learning
    • Data Science
    • AP CS A
    • AP CS P 
    • Artificial Intelligence (including Machine Learning)
    • Instructional Design
    • Data & Analysis
    • Coaching
    • Computing Systems \
    • CS in non-classroom spaces
    • Teacher Wellness
    • Other (General Topic)
    Presentation Types
    • Breakout Session (45 minutes)
      • Should be a mix of presentation and discussion/hands-on activity. Breakout session presenters will have the option to upload an outline of their proposed presentation as a part of the submission process. Outlines are strongly encouraged, but not required.
    • Workshop (90 minutes)
      • Should mostly have participants doing or discussing rather than listening. Workshop presenters will have the option to upload an outline of their proposed presentation as a part of the submission process. Outlines are strongly encouraged, but not required.
    • Mini-session (20 minutes)
      • 15-minute presentation and 5 minutes for discussion/questions. Mini-session presenters will have the option to upload an outline of their proposed presentation as a part of the submission process. Outlines are strongly encouraged, but not required.
    • Poster (Pre-recorded 5-10 minute video)
      • On display exhibit hall throughout the duration of the conference. Presenters may be asked to be available during the event to answer questions for attendees. 
    Timeline
    • September 28: Call for Proposals Opens
    • October 12: From Idea to Proposal Workshop
    • November 6: Submission Deadline
    • November 21: Reviewer Period Begins
    • December 14: Review Deadline
    • Early February 2023: All Speakers Notified
    How to Submit
    1. Click "Log In" at the top of the page. 
    2. Create a login specific to this call for proposals. If you submitted last year, you will need to create a new account. Be sure to save your login information! 
    3. Click "Submit Abstract" and complete the questions in the form. 
    4. All submissions must be completed by November 6, 2022. 
    5. You will receive a confirmation email from the CSTA Conference Team once your submission has been received. 
    6. You will be able to begin a submission as a draft, and log in and edit your submissions until the call for presentations closes on November 6, 2022.
    Selection Criteria

    Reviewers will be asked to assess the following aspects of the proposals:

    • Topic is appropriate for/relevant to CSTA professional development for K-12 computing, including alignment to CSTA standards.
    • Proposed treatment of topic is useful/reasonable.
    • Topic is timely, fresh, not overdone, etc.
    • Session outline clearly indicates engaging aspects and/or interactive elements.

    CSTA reviewers will be evaluating submissions based on the criteria in this rubric.

    About the Review Process

    • Submitter details are kept confidential from reviewers in an effort to eliminate bias from the content review.
    • Reviewers are CSTA Members that have volunteered their time and expertise. They are working with a 2023 conference committee member to review content, and have completed training.
    • Reviewers will provide an overall recommendation and comments which will be shared with the proposal submitter after the program is selected.
    • Reviews will be tabulated for use by the Program Committee. The Program Committee will select proposals deemed to provide a well-rounded and timely program with respect to topics and school levels. Presenters' past inclusion and performance at CSTA conferences may also impact selection.