INVITATIONED-MEDIA 2006 – World Conference on Educational Multimedia,Hypermedia & Telecommunications is an international <strong>conference</strong>, organized by <strong>the</strong><strong>Association</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Advancement</strong> <strong>of</strong> Computing in Education (AACE). This annual <strong>conference</strong>serves as a multi-disciplinary <strong>for</strong>um <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> discussion and exchange <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mationon <strong>the</strong> research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia,hypermedia and telecommunications/distance education. ED-MEDIA, <strong>the</strong> <strong>pre</strong>miereinternational <strong>conference</strong> in <strong>the</strong> field, spans all disciplines and levels <strong>of</strong> educationand annually attracts more than 1,500 leaders in <strong>the</strong> field from over 70 countries.For a list, see: Countries @ ED-MEDIA.We invite you to attend ED-MEDIA and submitproposals <strong>for</strong> papers, panels, roundtables, <strong>tutorials</strong>, workshops, posters/demonstrations,corporate showcases/demos, and SIG discussions. The Conference ReviewPolicy requires that each proposal will be peer-reviewed by <strong>for</strong> inclusion in <strong>the</strong> <strong>conference</strong>program, proceedings book, and CD-ROM proceedings.Presentation CategoriesThe Technical Program includes a wide range <strong>of</strong> interesting and useful activitiesdesigned to facilitate <strong>the</strong> exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas and in<strong>for</strong>mation.• Keynote Speakers• Invited Panels/Speakers• Full & Brief Papers• Best Practices• Panels• Roundtables• Posters/Demonstrations• NEW: Student Panels Dissertation Help Sessions• Corporate Demonstrations/Literature• Corporate Showcases• Tutorials/Workshops• Symposia• NEW: Learning Mgmt. Systems Symposium Brief PapersCorporate ParticipationA variety <strong>of</strong> opportunities are available to <strong>pre</strong>sent research-oriented papers, or toshowcase and market your products and services. For in<strong>for</strong>mation about CorporateShowcases (30 minutes) and Corporate Demonstrations (2-hours, scheduled with <strong>the</strong>Poster/Demos). See: http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/corporate.htmProceedingsAccepted papers will be published in <strong>the</strong> Proceedings (book and CD-ROM <strong>for</strong>mats) aswell as in <strong>the</strong> AACE Digital Library. These proceedings serve as major sources in <strong>the</strong>multimedia/ hypermedia/telecommunications community, reflecting <strong>the</strong> current state<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> art in <strong>the</strong> discipline. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Proceedings also are internationally availableand distributed via <strong>the</strong> online EdITLib - Education & In<strong>for</strong>mation TechnologyLibrary, sponsored by AACE. (http://www.editlib.org/). The Proceedings also will beavailable as a searchable electronic book on CD-ROM (Macintosh, IBM, and ISO 9660<strong>for</strong>mats) and included in each <strong>conference</strong> registrant's packet. And <strong>the</strong> Proceedingsmay be purchased in hard copy book <strong>for</strong>m prior to <strong>the</strong> <strong>conference</strong>. Selected papersmay be invited <strong>for</strong> publication in may be invited <strong>for</strong> publication in AACE's respectedjournals especially in <strong>the</strong> Journal <strong>of</strong> Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH),International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL), or Journal <strong>of</strong> Interactive Learning Research(JILR). See: http://www.aace.org/pubsPaper AwardsPapers <strong>pre</strong>sent reports <strong>of</strong> significant work or integrative reviews in research, development,and applications related to <strong>the</strong> educational multimedia, hypermedia andtelecommunications/distance education. All <strong>pre</strong>sented papers will be considered by<strong>the</strong> Program Committee <strong>for</strong> Outstanding Paper Awards. There will also be an award<strong>for</strong> Outstanding Student Paper (<strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e, please indicate with your submission if <strong>the</strong>primary author is a full-time student). Award winning papers will be highlighted in <strong>the</strong>AACE online periodical <strong>the</strong> AACE Journal.BackgroundThe ED-MEDIA <strong>conference</strong> series originated as <strong>the</strong> International Conference onComputers and Learning (ICCAL) which was held as a major international symposiumin Calgary, Canada (1987); Dallas, USA (1989); Hagen, Germany (1990); andWolfville, Canada (1992). ED-MEDIA <strong>conference</strong>s have been held in Orlando, USA(1993); Vancouver, Canada (1994); Graz, Austria (1995); Boston, USA (1996);Calgary, Canada (1997); Freiburg, Germany (1998), Seattle, USA (1999), Montreal,Canada (2000), Tampere, Finland (2001), Denver, USA (2002), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA(2003),Lugano, Switzerland (2004) and Montreal, Canada in 2005. ED-MEDIA 2006is <strong>the</strong> 18th in this series <strong>of</strong> internationally respected meetings.ED-MEDIA 2006 TopicsThe scope <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>conference</strong> includes, but is not limited to, <strong>the</strong> followingmajor topics as <strong>the</strong>y relate to <strong>the</strong> educational and developmental aspects <strong>of</strong>multimedia/hypermedia and telecommunications:InfrastructureArchitectures <strong>for</strong> Educational Technology SystemsDesign <strong>of</strong> Distance Learning SystemsDistributed Learning EnvironmentsMethodologies <strong>for</strong> System DesignMultimedia/Hypermedia SystemsWWW-based Course-Support SystemsTools & Content-oriented ApplicationsAgentsAuthoring ToolsEvaluation <strong>of</strong> ImpactGroupware ToolsInteractive Learning EnvironmentsMultimedia/Hypermedia ApplicationsResearch PerspectivesVirtual RealityWWW-based Course Sites & Learning ResourcesNew Roles <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Instructor & LearnerConstructivist PerspectivesCooperative/Collaborative LearningImplementation ExperiencesImproving Classroom TeachingInstructor NetworkingInstructor Training and SupportPedagogical IssuesTeaching/Learning StrategiesHuman-Computer Interaction (HCI/CHI)Computer-Mediated CommunicationDesign PrinciplesUsability/User StudiesUser Interface DesignCases & ProjectsCountry-Specific DevelopmentsExemplary ProjectsInstitution-Specific CasesVirtual UniversitiesUniversal Web AccessibilityThis topic strand provides in<strong>for</strong>mation to help adhere to laws, regulationsand guidelines to make electronic accessibility available to thosewith physical challenges.Emerging Technologies & AccessibilityInfrastructure, Technology & TechniquesInternational ChallengesNew Roles <strong>for</strong> Teachers/LearnersO<strong>the</strong>r: Research, Library Issues, etcPolicy and LawSite Management ConsiderationsIndigenous Peoples & TechnologyThis topic provides in<strong>for</strong>mation on <strong>the</strong> issues and applications related toindigenous peoples and technology. Submissions are invited on <strong>the</strong> followingnon-exclusive list <strong>of</strong> topics.The Internet's Effects on Linguistic DiversityPromoting Indigenous Language Development via Discussion & ChatMultimedia Support <strong>of</strong> Language & CultureExploring Language with Digital ResourcesCultural Attitudes and Technology AcceptanceModifying Computers to meet Minority Language RequirementsOral Tradition Meets Voice DictationVoice Over IP, Net Meetings and Collaborative ThinkingAsynchronous, Reflective DiscourseOnline Dctionaries and Language Development2
OVERVIEWMONDAY, JUNE 26Registration..................................................................7:30 AM-7:30 PMLearning Mgmt Systems Symposium.............................8:30 AM-5:00 PMTutorials/Workshops .....................................................8:30 AM-12 NOONBeverage Break ............................................................10:00-10:15 AMLunch Break ................................................................12 NOON-1:30 PMTutorials/Workshops ..........................................................1:30-5:00 PMBeverage Break ................................................................3:00-3:15 PMNewcomer Welcome .........................................................5:30-6:00 PMSocial Event: Welcome Reception.......................................6:00-7:00 PMTUESDAY, JUNE 27Registration..................................................................8:00 AM-5:00 PMWelcome & Opening General Session (Keynote)..................8:30-9:30 AMBeverage Break ..............................................................9:30-10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome........................................................9:30-10:00 AMMorning Sessions.....................................................10:00 AM-12:15 PMLunch Break ...................................................................12:15-1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions ...........................................................1:30-5:00 PMBeverage Break ................................................................2:30-2:45 PMPoster/Demonstrations ......................................................5:15-7:15 PMWEDNESDAY, JUNE 28Registration..................................................................8:00 AM-5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote & Paper Awards) ........................8:30-9:30 AMBeverage Break ..............................................................9:30-10:00 AMMorning Sessions.....................................................10:00 AM-12:15 PMLunch Break ...................................................................12:15-1:30 PMSocial Event: Topic Discussion Lunch ...............................12:30-1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions ...........................................................1:30-5:00 PMBeverage Break ................................................................2:30-2:45 PMPoster/Demonstrations ......................................................5:15-7:15 PMTHURSDAY, JUNE 29Registration..................................................................8:00 AM-5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote & Special Award)........................8:30-9:30 AMBeverage Break ..............................................................9:30-10:00 AMMorning Sessions.....................................................10:00 AM-12:15 PMLunch Break ..................................................................12:15-1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions ...........................................................1:30-5:00 PMBeverage Break ................................................................2:30-2:45 PMSpecial Event: TBA ............................................................6:00-8:00 PMFRIDAY, JUNE 30Registration..................................................................8:00 AM-5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote) .................................................8:30-9:30 AMBeverage Break ..............................................................9:30-10:00 AMMorning Sessions.....................................................10:00 AM-12:15 PMLunch Break ...................................................................12:15-1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions ...........................................................1:30-5:00 PMReception/Invitation to ED-MEDIA 2007 in Vancouver, Canada!...5:00-5:30 PMED-MEDIA 2006 SOCIAL EVENTSMONDAY, JUNE 26Welcome Reception6:00-7:00 PMAll attendees welcome!MONDAY, JUNE 26 & TUESDAY, JUNE 27Newcomer ReceptionsMonday, June 26; 3:00-3:15 PMTuesday, June 27; 9:30-10:00 AMAll attendees welcome!FRIDAY, JUNE 30Closing Reception & Invitation toED-MEDIA 2007 in Vancouver, Canada!5:00-5:30 PMWEDNESDAY, JUNE 28Topic Discussion LuncheonJoin colleagues <strong>for</strong> a topic discussion luncheon to discuss various topics. A specifictopic will be designated at each table. The topics will be a subset <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>conference</strong>topics with <strong>the</strong> opportunity to create you own topics at <strong>the</strong> lunch. Makeyour reservations now as tickets are limited. See <strong>the</strong> Conference Registration<strong>for</strong>m. Or if you have registered, you can add this item when you arrive at <strong>the</strong> <strong>conference</strong>.Cost: $25 *3