Relevant Events 1998


	Relevant Events 1998 February: Connecting All Americans for the 21^st Century: Telecommunications Links in Low Income & Rural Communities A Policy Conference and a Practitioners Workshop Held February 24-27, 1998 in Washington, DC Conference Goals: address the immediate opportunities to take full advantage of Telephone Lifeline and improve access to new telecommunications technology for low income and rural communities develop strategies to connect and network low income and rural communities The conference will be followed by a one-day workshop on February 27 which will discuss how to organize a community network and how to prepare and obtain funding for an advanced technology business plan. Avoiding the Digital Potholes: Empowering People to Make Choices The Alliance for Public Technology Eighth Annual Conference Held February 25-28, 1998 in Hotel Washington, Washington, DC As today's community and policy leaders grapple with the daunting task of navigating the most recent triumphs in the telecommunications sphere, APT's annual conference will address cutting edge issues for ensuring that everyone reaps the benefits. Third Communities Networking/Networking Communities Conference "A conference for people interested in enriching communities through accessible electronic community networking" Held February 27-28, 1998 at the St Albans Campus, Melbourne, Australia The aims of the conference are: to bring together a diverse range of people involved in electronic networking to learn about practical and theoretical issues in electronic community networking to establish an on-going coordinating structure in Victoria, Australia to set up an on-going electronic forum on the world wide web. April: Technology Standards for Global Education Held April 26-28, 1998 in Salt Lake City, UT Sponsored by the Western Governors University and National Governors' Association for Best Practices This conference will seek to identify functional requirements for distance education with international participation from educators, public officials, governors, and representatives for the information technology industry. The projected outcome of this conference will be to provide a written report, based on the debate and consensus of national and international conference participants. This written report will focus on functional requirements needed to guide educators, government, and the IT industry in the development of IT standards that will bring about the open and free flow of educational courses and services between states and educational institutions. May: 1998 Technology in Education Conference and Exposition Held May 3-6, 1998 in Santa Clara, CA The Technology in Education Conference & Exposition is a major forum convening leaders and practitioners from education, business, and government. It is a venue for educators to collaborate with each other on educational technology solutions for community colleges and other educational institutions. The conference will feature areas of interest where participants can experience firsthand the many ways technology is changing how we teach, learn, and communicate. The conference offers presentations, demonstrations and collaborative exhibits by educators and businesses. 2nd International Harvard Conference on Internet & Society Held May 26-29, 1998 in Cambridge, MA The Internet in adolescence raises profound questions. How can society keep pace with the dramatic changes cyberspace is producing? How can the public's interest be served? How can Internet constituencies collaborate? Where are the new business opportunities? How can nonprofit and entrepreneurial activities influence—or potentially lead—this growth? The conference calls upon experts from many walks of life to outline a vision and a path for constructive use of the Internet. At the core of all Conference activities and discussion is the overriding theme: how can the Net better serve all segments of society? The Conference is divided into five tracks: Business, Law, Technology/Public Policy, Education and Community. Each track is organized by track chairs, who plan specific panels and events within these categories. As well as the Concurrent Sessions of each track, there will be Common Room discussions on Wednesday evening, and a series of Socratic Panels and other plenary sessions scattered throughout the week. June: Information Society: Looking ahead (Promises and Achievements) 11th European Colloquium on IT and Society Held June, 10 - 12, 1998 in Strasbourg, France Objectives: The end of the seventies in Europe was marked by a reflection on social and economic issues of computer technology. In France, 1978 was the year of the law called "Informatique et liberté". Twenty years went by, during which micro-computers, networks and information services came in force. Now we must consider the contradictions that were part of computerisation, and, as a consequence, the "pro" and "con" arguments which have fuelled so many discussions all these years. We must also determine the which particular debates have cooled down, and which others, in contrast, have became predominant, and why. In order to identify the issues of information technology, we thought it appropriate to consider objectively these matters, as well as the utopian views that stimulated them and their resulting achievements. We will try as well to examine, and if possible to renew, the tools which, for twenty years, we have been using to analyse this complex process. A good number of anticipatory views have arisen in the last twenty years and could be found in official, prospective and trade-union positions, in the fields of research, industry and the media, not to mention Science-Fiction literature that often emphasised the excesses of computer technology and gave us food for thought. We intend to compare theory and achievement and imagine what the future will be like Wiring the World: The Impact of Information Technology on Society International Symposium on Technology and Society 1998 (ISTAS '98) Held June 13-14, 1998 at Indiana University, South Bend, IN Expanded technological capabilities are creating a world in which data, information, and knowledge can be accessed from anywhere by almost anyone, and used for almost any purpose, good or bad. As the tools of such information technologies as the Internet, multi-media computers, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence mature, the implications of these technologies for public policy and society remain little understood. The general theme of ISTAS '98 is to examine and identify these emerging issues. Access America: Reengineering through Information Technology 1998 GMIS Conference Held June 14-18, 1998 in Fort Lauderdale, FL One of the series of informational conferences aimed at providing government employees and private industry IT officials with techniques and strategies for implementing the goals of Access America, an NPR report outlining steps to encourage and increase citizen and business access--via the Internet--to the most commonly requested government services by the year 2000. The one day sessions will feature strategies for increasing electronic access to government services. Expert panels will discuss IT topics, including Internet/Intranet successes, the future of Distance Learning and collaboration, IT acquisition and procurement reform, and privacy and security. A special feature at each conference will be a "demo-lab" where particpants can get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art software and web applications. NECC '98 19th Annual National Educational Computing Conference Held June 22-24, 1998 in San Diego, CA Providing K-12 and university-level educational professionals with an annual forum to learn, exchange, and survey the leaps and bounds being made in the field of education technology. Through hands-on workshops, lecture-format and interactive "short" sessions, discussions with key industry speakers, and the largest vendor exhibition of its kind, participants have the unique opportunity to discover and share what they need to develop the appropriate use of technology in their classrooms, districts, and universites. July: 6th IEEE Singapore International Conference On Networks (SICON'98) Held July 1-4, 1998 in Singapore The conference will start with two days of tutorials, and will continue with two days of technical presentations. As with the previous conferences, SICON'98 will provide a forum to bring together international and regional researchers, who are actively involved in research in computer networks and communications area. Example areas: high speed networking - ATM and Gigabit Ethernet; next generation internet protocols - implementation and migration issues; multimedia networking - systems and protocols; wireless and mobile networks; network security, privacy and firewalls; active networks; internet 2 and other research and educational networks; advanced network services and applications. August: Distance Learning '98 14th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning Held August 5-7, 1998 in Madison, WI The conference addresses the needs of educators, trainers, managers and researchers from throughout the world who are involved in the application of technology to the teaching and learning process and in the planning, administration, and management of distance education programs. The aim is to foster effective distance learning applications through the sharing of new knowledge, skills, and developments among education and training professionals. Nonprofits and Technology 1998 Held August 27-28, 1998 in Los Angeles, CA One of series of conferences organized by the Philanthropy News Network and held in various US cities throughout 1998 and 1999 This conference is for nonprofit and foundation staff members who want to know more about how technology and the World Wide Web are transforming the way the nonprofit world does business: September: OnLine Learning '98 First International Conference and Expo Held September 23-26, 1998 in Anaheim, CA The attendees at OnLine Learning ‘98 will learn the most innovative ways to develop and deliver online learning, and what possibilities the future holds in terms of new technologies. With more than one hundred practical learning sessions, in-depth workshops and an expo devoted to online learning products, this is the most comprehensive conference in this rapidly growing field. October: Designing the Digital Government of the 21^st Century A Multidisciplinary Workshop Held October 5-6, 1998 in Arlington, VA The objective of this workshop is to identify and develop research themes that would focus on important factors affecting the use of information technology in government, themes that would be important in ensuring the success of later research undertaken in the program. Workshop participants will take a “program-centric” view of the information content and processing needs of major government functions, emphasizing the needs of program managers. A major theme will be the inter-relationships among federal, state, local, and tribal governments, and the private sector as they play out in the development of effective systems. One Planet, One Net: the Public Interest in Internet Governance An International Symposium Held October 10-11, 1998 in Cambridge, MA Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR) Board has launched a year-long focus on Internet governance. As a result of an intensive strategic planning process, CPSR is undertaking a broad examination of the issues in standards development, content development and control, and access to the Internet. This symposium is intended to bring the best thinking to these issues and develop a clear plan for action. EDUCOM'98: Making the Connections An EDUCAUSE Conference on Information Technology in Higher Education Held October 13-16, 1998 in Orlando, FL Program tracks: Connecting People and Services Connecting Electronic Communities Connecting Policies, Ethics, and Values Connecting Vision and Reality Connecting Networks and Applications Connecting People and Information Hot Topics Information Access in the Global Information Economy ASIS 1998 Annual Conference Held October 24-29, 1998 in Pittsburgh, PA As the Internet spans the globe, we are seeing a truly global economy fueled by the exchange of information and information-based products. In this new economy there is an ever-increasing and critical need to provide access to information, available to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Information science has provided many of the key elements in making this global information accessible to those who need it. The ASIS 1998 Annual meeting will examine information access and what it means in a global information economy. Examples of topics to be examined: What are the social effects of global information access? Will global information access lead to a homogenization of cultures? How will people access and use information? How will teaching and learning change? TeleCon XVIII The Eighteenth Annual Teleconferencing Users Conference Held October 26-28, 1998 in Anaheim, CA "TeleCon is the world’s largest conference and trade show devoted to teleconferencing and interactive multimedia communications. The exhibition provides information on video, audio, and data conferencing using a variety of telecommunication and networking technologies. TeleCon is the perfect showcase for all applications of teleconferencing - including distance learning, corporate training, financial and government applications, desktop conferencing, and telemedicine". Tel·Ed '98 ISTE's 7th International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia in Education Held October 29-31, 1998 in New Orleans, LA and Victoria, BC An informative and innovative forum for novices and experts integrating telecommunications and emerging interactive technologies into the classroom. Bringing a world-wide community of educational leaders and learners together in an exploration of telecommunications and multimedia in education.. 12th Annual Technology + Learning Conference Held October 29-31, 1998 in Nashville, TN The Conference is for key school district decision makers who are responsible for procuring technology for schools. Titles of attendees include technology coordinators, school board members, superintendents, principals, teachers, district administrators, library/media center coordinators, and others. Attendees share experiences and ideas with one another through district workshops and networking. They listen to expert speakers on the use of technology in schools and the future of education technology. Attendees also see the latest technology products (both hardware and software) offered by top manufacturers and sellers in the field November: 4th International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks Held November 13-15, 1998 in New York, NY Newly-created asynchronous learning networks (ALN) eliminate the instructional impediments of space and time, while providing a degree of student-faculty interaction and collaboration that is truly unique. The conference will be an opportunity to learn about the latest asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages and protocols. This conference is designed to inform both experienced professionals and interested newcomers working in Higher Education, Continuing Education, Business, Professional Associations, Nonprofit Organizations, Government CSCW 98 The 1998 ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work Held November 14-18, 1998 in Seattle, WA The CSCW Conference is the preeminent venue for presenting research and development achievements covering the design, introduction, and use of technology that affects groups, organizations, and society. Since its inception a decade ago, CSCW has been on the leading edge of our extraordinary expansion in the uses of technology. CSCW'98 will play an important role in framing and extending the discussion about technology's role in work and the home. NTICF'98 International Conference on new Technologies of Information and Communication in Engineering, Education, and Industry Held November 18-20, 1998 in Rouen, France Topics: Simulation and Training Self-Training and Evaluation Distance Learning, Distributed Environments, Internet Content Model and Delivery Specificities of Training in Technology and Sciences for Engeneers Initial Training, Lifelong Learning, Continuing Education Teaching Strategies, Learning Types Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Intelligent Agents, Learner Models ThinkQuest Educational Technology Summit "Kids, Technology, and the New Millennium" Held November 21-23, 1998 in Los Angeles, CA At this summit, futurists will share their visions for technology and the implications for learning in the next century and conduct small interactive meetings with conference attendees. Noted panelists will discuss issues critical to educators and parents. Educational Technology leaders from around the world will provide global perspectives on important issues like Internet censorship and technology integration and use in schools. Experts will guide hands-on sessions with the latest Internet tools. Small groups will meet to discuss issues relevant to teachers and parents. ThinkQuest winners and their coaches will provide insights into creating great student produced collaborative projects. Panel discussions include: How Important is Technology for Learning?, Child Safety on the Internet, Is the Internet a Necessity or a Diversion?and Technology in Schools: A Global View. Presentations include: Project-Based Learning in the Global Community, The Reality of Virtual Reality, Ethics and the Internet, and How Do We Know Technology Works in Schools? December: CAUSE98: the Networked Academy An EDUCAUSE Conference on Information Technology in Higher Education Held December 8-11, 1998 in Seattle, WA The CAUSE annual conference is a great vehicle for interacting with information professionals who make the decisions about technology at their institutions. The conference gives them the opportunity to share common problems and solutions, learn about the latest systems and programs, and meet with corporate exhibitors to discuss the latest software, hardware, systems, and services.