Call for Contributions and Participation

The IEEE Thompson Okanagan Computer Science Education Symposium (IEEE TOK CSES 2026), taking place on October 23, 2026, in Kelowna, BC, Canada, is a regional symposium dedicated to advancing innovation in computer science and technology education.

The symposium serves as a forum for educators, researchers, and practitioners to share pedagogical approaches, tools, and experiences in computing education. It aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by encouraging contributions that highlight both successful innovations and lessons learned from real-world challenges.

To promote meaningful exchange, the organizers welcome submissions and participation in areas including (but not limited to):

• Computing and Computer Science Education
• Teaching methods and pedagogical innovations
• Tools and technologies for instruction
• Curriculum design and development
• Distance and distributed learning
• Student engagement and wellbeing
• Educational data and learning analytics
• Experience reports and case studies

Why Participate?

If you have developed new teaching methods, experimented with innovative tools, or explored new approaches in computing education, this symposium provides a platform to share your work. Whether your results demonstrate success or highlight challenges, your experiences can contribute valuable insights to the community and help improve computing education practices.

Submission Types

Long Papers

Long papers should present original research, innovative teaching approaches, or comprehensive studies in computing education. Submissions will undergo a double-anonymous peer review process, and accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings with the intention of submission to IEEE Xplore.

Authors of accepted papers will present their work in full conference sessions.

Short Papers

Short papers provide an opportunity to present preliminary work, new ideas, or focused contributions. These submissions are ideal for sharing early-stage research and receiving feedback from peers.

Accepted short papers will be presented in shorter sessions.

Blizzard Talks

Blizzard Talks are short (approximately 5-minute) presentations designed to share emerging ideas, ongoing work, or thought-provoking concepts.

This format is ideal for:

• Work in progress
• New teaching tools
• Experimental approaches
• Course development ideas
• Potential collaborations

A short abstract (approximately 200 words) is required.

Special Sessions

Special Sessions allow participants to organize interactive and thematic sessions that go beyond traditional presentations.

Formats may include:

• Panels
• Workshops
• Tutorials
• Roundtables
• Demonstrations

Proposals should outline the session topic, format, expected engagement, and any logistical requirements.

Submission and Participation Guidelines

All submissions will be evaluated based on technical merit, originality, clarity, relevance, and impact. Each submission will be reviewed by multiple reviewers to ensure a high-quality program.

Accepted contributions must be presented at the symposium, and at least one author must register and attend for inclusion in the proceedings.