THEME HARNESSING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN AFRICA DATE 21–24 September, 2020 VENUE Zoom SUB-THEMES 1. Application of Data Mining to Research in Behavioural Sciences in Africa 2. Application of Machining Learning and Artificial Intelligence to Assessment Practices in Africa 3. Issues in Assessment and Research Technologies in Africa CONFERENCE WORKSHOP a. Development and Application of Intelligent Tutoring System b. Data Mining Applications in the Behavioural Sciences KEY NOTE PRESENTER Mal. Bashir Mamman Director of Examinations National Teachers Institute, Kaduna LEAD PAPER PRESENTER Professor M. I. Yakasai Department of Education, Bayero University, Kano. CHIEF HOST EARNiA President FACILITATORS Professor J. G. Adewale University of Ibadan, Nigeria Dr. M. A. Metibemu University of Ibadan, Ibadan Prof. A. D. E. Obinne Benue State University, Makurdi Dr. Christiana I. Agi Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi CONFERENCE REGISTRATION All intending participants (even if you are not presenting papers) are to register in advance by completing the EARNiA Conference registration form using the link below REGISTRATION FEES Nigerians (in Naira) Other Nationals (in USD) a. Conference Fees: - Members N5,000 $30 - students with valid ID cards N2,500 $15 b. Membership fees - New members N10,000 $100 - Old members N5,000 $50 - New members (students) N5,000 $50 - Old members (students) N2,500 $25 c. Assessment fee N5,000 $50 IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Abstracts (not more than 200 words): 1 September, 2020 Submission of full paper:15 September, 2020 Conference Workshop: Monday 21 September, 2020 Opening ceremony, Keynote Address, Lead paper presentation and Syndicate Groups: Tuesday 22 September, 2020 Paper presentation (Syndicate Groups) Cont.: Wednesday 23 to Thursday 24 September, 2020 Closing: Thursday 24 September, 2020 MODES OF PRESENTATION Virtual PAYMENTS Foreign participants (i.e. Non – Nigerians)should pay in dollars to the EARNiA account. Account Name: Sterling Bank Plc Swift Code: NAMENGLA Account No. 36145519 Routing No/ABA: 021000089 Bank Name: Citibank N.A., New York Swift Code: CITIUS33 Address: Citibank New York (Head Office), 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10043, U.S.A Credit to:EARNiA Account No: 0066873782 Purpose of Payment: EARNiA Conference Nigerian participants pay to: Account Name: EARNiA, Account No: 0071070853, Access (Diamond) Bank LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Chairman–Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Garba Bayero University, Kano +234 (0) 802 942 9462 e-mail: earnia13@gmai.com Secretary – Dr. Aminu Harbau Bayero University, Kano +234 (0) 806 554 9077 Direct enquiries to earnia13@gmail.com +2348033263534, +2348029429462, +2348136753269,