2026 the 11th International Conference on Distance Education and Learning (ICDEL 2026)

Abbreviation: ICDEL 2026

Website: https://icdel.org/

Date: June 12-15, 2026

Location: Hangzhou, China

Call for Papers:

Track 1: General Methods and Issues

Web-based and Blended Learning

Open Education

Mobile Learning (M-learning)

Key Factors in Distance Education

Cognitive, Affective and Social Aspects of Teaching and Learning

Learning in a Global Context

Internationalization and Localization

Emerging and Future Trends

Educational Applications

ICT Skills and Competencies of Teachers

ICT-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning 

Track 2: Methodology and Pedagogical Issues

Teaching and Learning Strategies and Tactics

Collaborative Learning

Communication Design

Online Learning in Social Environments

Gamification of Learning

Contextualized and Location-based Learning

Blending Traditional Learning with Online Learning

Flipped Classroom

Cultivating Critical Reading and Writing Skills

Addressing Individual Differences

Supporting Self-regulation in Online Environments

Feedback Design 

Track 3: Technological Innovations in Distance Learning

Personalized English Teaching Model

Learning Theories in Distance Learning

Instructional Design for Distance Learning

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Distance Learning

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

Interactive Learning Platforms

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Education 

Track 4: Implementation Issues

Design and Development of Learning Content

Primary and Secondary Education

Higher Education and Vocational Training

Family Education

Accessibility for Users with Different Disabilities

Course Delivery Issues

Organizational and Management Issues

Teacher Training

Performance Evaluation

Competency Assessment

Success Stories 

Track 5: Tools, Systems and Technical Issues

Online Learning Infrastructure and Architecture

Open Source Learning Environments

Intelligent Interfaces

Interactive E-Learning Systems

Personalized Learning Environments

E-Learning Multimedia Applications

Publishing Tools

Emerging Hardware and Software 

Track 6: Project-Based Teaching

Student Design

Problem-Based Teaching

Social Issues Project-Based Teaching

Community Project-Based Teaching

STEM Project-Based Teaching

Outdoor Project-Based Teaching

School-Community Project-Based Teaching 

Publication:

Submitted papers will be sent to around 2-3 reviewers for peer review. And accepted and presented papers after proper registration and presentation, will be published into the ICDEL 2026 Conference Proceedings by IEEE. The proceedings will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore and indexed by Ei Compendex & Scopus.

Historical Publications:

The ICDEL 2025 conference proceedings (ISBN: 979-8-3315-1268-2) is on the process of publication.

The ICDEL 2024 conference proceedings (ISBN: 979-8-4007-1685-0) have been published on ACM Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.

The ICDEL 2023 conference proceedings (ISBN: 979-8-4007-0042-2) have been published on ACM Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.

The ICDEL 2022 conference proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-9641-7) have been published on ACM Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.

The ICDEL 2021 conference proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-9003-3) have been published on ACM Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.

The ICDEL 2020 conference proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-7754-6) have been published on ACM Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.

The ICDEL 2019 conference proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-6265-8) have been published on ACM Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.

The ICDEL 2018 conference proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-6431-7) have been published on ACM Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus. 

Submission:

1. Please format your English paper according to the conference template.

Word Template: https://icdel.org/template.docx

LaTeX Template: https://icdel.org/latex-template.zip

2. The paper should be no less than 4 pages. Extra pages beyond 5 will be charged.

3. Submission Method:

Electronic Submission System: https://www.zmeeting.org/submission/ICDEL2026 

Conference Schedule: 

June 12th: On-site registration (all day) and Tutorial

June 13th: Conference opening ceremony and keynote speeches (morning), invited expert reports, author oral presentations, banquet and awards for the best reports (afternoon)

June 14th: Author oral presentations

June 15th: One-day tour or academic visit (to be determined)