Being a member of IATELS – International Association for Technology, Education and Language Studies means you are part of a global academic community. Members, which include individual researchers, scholars, educational establishments, and social organizations, collaborate to enhance international research in technology, education, and language studies. The association organizes and sponsors international conferences, workshops, and publications to foster academic exchange and professional development.
IATELS Membership for Individual Academicians and Institutions
International
Integration & Collaboration
Individual academicians and institutions should seek IATELS membership for several key reasons, primarily centered on its role as a global platform for professional development and international collaboration.
For individual academics, membership provides a unique opportunity to:
- Expand professional networks: Connect with peers and thought leaders from various countries and institutions, fostering new research partnerships and career opportunities.
- Disseminate research: Present their work at IATELS-sponsored international conferences and workshops, and publish in its academic journals, gaining broader exposure and recognition.
- Access resources and knowledge: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in educational technologies, language studies, and interdisciplinary research through the association’s forums and publications.
For institutions, IATELS membership serves as a strategic tool for:
- Enhancing global presence: Establish cross-border linkages and academic collaborations, raising the institution’s international profile and attracting a more diverse student body and faculty.
- Curriculum development: Access a network of experts to consult on developing and implementing innovative, interdisciplinary curricula that align with global standards.
- Capacity building: Participate in and host collaborative projects and capacity-building initiatives, strengthening faculty skills and institutional research capabilities.
Benefits of IATELS Membership
Here are the immediate benefits of IATELS membership for individual academicians:
- Global Networking & Collaboration: Members can connect with a diverse network of international scholars, researchers, and professionals. This facilitates opportunities for joint research projects, shared publications, and participation in international academic committees.
- Research Dissemination: IATELS provides a platform for academics to present their work at international conferences and workshops. They also gain the opportunity to publish in IATELS-affiliated academic journals, which increases the visibility and impact of their research.
- Professional Development: The association offers access to capacity-building projects, workshops, and forums led by experts. This helps members stay current with emerging trends and technologies in education and research, enhancing their professional skills and career growth.
For institutions, immediate benefits of IATELS membership include:
- Global Academic Recognition: By collaborating with IATELS, institutions can raise their international profile, enhance their reputation for research, and attract diverse faculty and students. This is achieved through partnerships, joint projects, and participation in IATELS-sponsored global forums.
- Curriculum & Program Development: Membership provides access to a network of international experts who can assist in designing and implementing innovative, interdisciplinary curricula. This helps institutions ensure their academic programs are current, competitive, and globally relevant.
- Networking & Collaborative Frameworks: IATELS facilitates the establishment of cross-border linkages, allowing institutions to create partnerships for research, student exchange programs, and capacity-building initiatives. This expands institutional reach and fosters a more collaborative academic ecosystem.
IATELS Membership Packages
Individual
Membership
“Academic Explorer”
This entry-level package is designed for individual academicians who want to dip their toes into the IATELS community and explore the initial benefits of membership. It provides a solid foundation for professional growth and academic engagement.
Actions:
- Participation in three annual conferences, providing a platform for presenting their work and networking.;
- Opportunity to publish in both the Abstract Books and Conference Proceedings, and can submit up to three manuscripts for review for inclusion in select monograph projects;
- Signing up for one course selected from from the IATELS training and courses list and receive certificates on their completion;
- Full access to all conference materials and publications.
Tangible Benefits:
- Reduced conference fees;
- Guaranteed opportunities to publish their work;
- Official certifications of participation in the conferences;
- Certificate on completing a course selected.
“Collaborative Innovator”
This intermediate package is designed for academicians who want to deepen their engagement and take on more collaborative and leadership roles within the IATELS network as well as explore opportunities for professional development..
Actions:
- Full benefits of the entry package;
- Gaining priority access to join the academic committees for specific conferences and research groups;
- Applicants can sign up to two courses from the IATELS training and courses list and receive certificates on their completion.
Tangible Benefits:
- Waiving conference fees;
- Guaranteed opportunities to publish their work and lead the publication plans;
- Public acknowledgment of their leadership role on conference websites and in publications;
- Learning from the leading experts of IATELS and certification;
- Enhanced networking opportunities with key international figures;
- Formal invitation to participate in collaborative research and capacity-building projects.
“Global Leader with IATELS”
This is the premium package for established academicians seeking to become key figures in the IATELS strategic direction and lead major international initiatives.
Actions:
This is the premium package for established academicians seeking to become key figures in the IATELS strategic direction and lead major international initiatives.
- Full benefits from the intermediate package;
- Opportunities to initiate and lead cross-border research projects with other IATELS-affiliated institutions and scholars.
- Possibility to launch courses, trainings and other projects under the umbrella of IATELS receiving full support from IATELS Association;
- Promotional and informational support of IATELS to the personal brands with all IATELS channels.
Tangible Benefits:
- Exclusive co-leadership opportunities for major international initiatives;
- Opportunities to open local representative office of IATELS;
- Full support and promotion by IATELS;
- Opportunities to launch courses, training programs and other types of projects under the umbrella of IATELS.
“Academic Explorer”
Join International Academic Community
- Three annual conferences
- Full participation in the publication plans
- Professional development with the course of your choice
- Certification
“Collaborative Innovator”
Grow professionally by becoming a leading member
- Three annual conferences and a lead in the publication plans
- Two selected courses for professional development and growth
- Invitation to partner in projects
“Global Leader with IATELS”
Take a lead, set up and develop with full support of IATELS
- Opportunities to establish your own courses, training, other projects under the umbrella of IATELS
- Opening regional representation office
- Full support of IATELS
Institutional
Membership
“Institutional Connector”
This package is designed for institutions looking to establish an initial foothold in the IATELS global network and provide foundational opportunities for their faculty.
Actions:
- Institutions can nominate up to ten participants to attend three annual IATELS-Conferences at a discounted institutional rate.
- The nominated participants will have the opportunity to publish in the conference Abstract Books and Conference Proceedings.
- The institution can submit up to fifteen manuscripts for review for potential inclusion in IATELS monograph projects;
- Signing up to two selected courses with 10-15 participants in each course.
Tangible Benefits:
- Cost-effective participation for multiple faculty members.
- Enhanced institutional visibility through publication opportunities for their academics.
- Learning from international experts
- Official letters of participation for the institution and its nominated participants.
“Collaborative Innovator”
This intermediate package is for institutions that are ready to actively engage in the IATELS network by co-hosting events and fostering direct collaborative projects.
Actions:
- Full benefits of the entry package for up to 35 delegates;
- The institution can co-host one international conference or workshop with IATELS, providing a platform to showcase their campus and academic strengths. They can also nominate up to ten faculty members to participate in IATELS academic committees and research groups, gaining a direct role in shaping the content and direction of these initiatives.
- The institutions can sign up for up to five selected courses for their academicians and students with 10 -15 participants in each course.
Tangible Benefits:
- Elevated institutional reputation as a co-host of a major international event;
- Public acknowledgment of the institution’s leadership on all conference materials and IATELS websites;
- Guaranteed participation in collaborative research projects and access to a select network of international experts for consultation;
- Certification and IATELS promotional services
“Global Leadership”
This is the most comprehensive, top-tier package for institutions aiming to become a strategic partner of IATELS and a global leader in academic innovation. It is designed to align with and amplify the institution’s long-term objectives and brand vision.
Actions:
- Full Benefits from the “Collaborative Innovator” package: This includes co-hosting events and having faculty serve on academic committees.
- Establish an IATELS Representative Office: The institution can open an official local representative office of IATELS, positioning it as a key hub for academic activities in its region.
- Lead Major International Projects: The institution can initiate, lead, and co-brand significant international research projects, training programs, and courses under the IATELS umbrella, receiving full promotional and logistical support.
- Strategic Advisory Role: The institution gains a seat on the IATELS strategic planning committee, providing direct input on the association’s future direction, policy, and research focus areas.
- Co-Author Publications: Faculty members have priority opportunities to co-author and co-edit major IATELS publications and book series, showcasing institutional expertise.
Tangible Benefits:
- Exclusive Co-Branding.
- Dedicated Support .
- Regional Influence.
- Direct Impact on Policy.
- Unrestricted Access: Full, institutional-wide access to all IATELS courses, digital resources, and a wide-ranging network of global experts for consultation and partnership.
“Institution Connector”
Join International Academic Community as an institution to make a change
- Three annual conferences for ten nominated delegates
- Full participation in the publication plans
- Professional development with two courses of the institutional choice
- Certification
“Collaborative Innovator”
Grow professionally, develop internationally to take a lead
- Three annual conferences and a lead in the publication plans with extended number of delegates
- Five selected courses for professional development and growth
- Invitation to partner in educational and research projects
“Global Leadership”
Take a full leading position, open partnering opportunities
- Full unlimited access to all conferences and publication plans;
- Opening IATELS representation centre
- Initiating projects and programs with full support of IATELS
- Courses and training tailored for the needs of the institution