Relevant Events 1999


	Relevant Events 1999 February: Training'99 22nd Annual International Conference and Expo Held February 1-3, 1999 in Chicago, IL Topics to be covered: Assessment and Measurement -- Instructional Design -- Classroom Delivery -- Managing the Training Function -- Performance Consulting -- Motivation -- Knowledge Management -- Leadership -- Organizational Development - Return on Investment - Information Technology Training -- Teams -- Strategic Planning -- Web-based Training -- Corporate Universities -- Self-Directed Learning -- Online Learning -- Certification -- Presentation Skills -- Computer-Based Training -- Outsourcing -- Organizational Change -- Electronic Performance Support Systems -- Adult Learning Theory. Stop Surfing Start Teaching National Conference on Teaching and Learning Through Internet Held February 21-24, 1999 in Myrtle Beach, SC This conference will create a forum for higher education professionals to share ideas and solutions, as well as, propose questions and develop answers on the growing use of internet instruction. Higher education is involved in a technological and instructional revolution that will most assuredly change the way colleges and universities meet their teaching, research and service missions. The power of the web has broken down the traditional barriers of distance, time, and place. Confronting today's leadership are a myriad of new issues that will redefine the way teaching and learning occur. Institutions that seize these opportunities and successfully meet new challenges will be propelled to the forefront of higher education. K-12 Networking: Learning for All in the Digital Age 4th Annual COSN Conference Held February 24-26, 1999 in Washington, DC Equity access to information technologies in the K-12 classroom is the test of what kind of society we will be in the future. Will we allow a digital divide to exist based on what zip code our kids live in? The 1999 CoSN conference will explore this theme and provide concrete models of how we can address the digital equity challenge Topics to be covered: Connecting All Classrooms: E-Rate and Other Efforts -- New Opportunities for Professional Development -- Integrating Online Learning -- Emerging Networking Technologies. April: Computers, Freedom + Privacy 1999 9th Annual Conference Held April 6-8, 1999 in Washington, DC CFP is the leading Internet policy conference. CFP has shaped the public debate on the future of privacy and freedom in the online world for almost a decade. The audience is diverse with participants from government, business, education, non-profits, and the media. The themes are broad and forward-looking. CFP explores what will be, not what has been. It is the place where the future is mapped. It will feature opinion leaders from around the world. May: CUMREC '99 Breaking Through: 2000 and Beyond Held May 9-12, 1999 in San Antonio, Texas Managing applications that support students and business units and providing the technology infrastructure to deliver services is still the foundation of many university and college environments. However, as the networked society and interconnected world is reflected in higher education, new opportunities for campus collaboration, distance education and corporate partnerships are possible. The pace of change has spurred greater urgency for decision support systems and data analysis tools. Topics that span the enterprise or are emerging on the higher education horizon all factor into information technology management and support. Underlying all this is the need to recruit and retain IT staff and address a wide range of personnel issues. The 1999 program strives to encompass these many different aspects. The conference tracks and presentations represent a blend of innovative systems solutions, issues that challenge current thinking, and topics that present future opportunities. CHI 99 ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems Held May 15-20, 1999 in Pittsburgh, PA CHI 99, "The CHI Is the Limit," poses the questions: What are the limiting factors to the success of interactive systems? How can we enable users to overcome those limits? What techniques and methodologies do we have for identifying and transcending limitations? And just how far can we push those limits? Come to CHI 99 to meet experts in the art and science of designing cutting-edge human-computer interaction... make and renew connections with HCI researchers, designers, and developers from diverse backgrounds...marvel at demonstrations of new and unique designs and design processes... interact with people who share a passion for finding ways to let users focus on their work or play, not on the technology they are using...learn how to apply state-of-the-art techniques in your own work... listen to provocative interviews with some of the most interesting people working in HCI today... June: ED-MEDIA 99 World Conference on Educational Multimedia/Hypermedia and Educational Telecommunications Held June 19-24, 1999 in Seattle, WA Sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) This annual conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia/hypermedia and distance education. NECC '99 20th Annual National Educational Computing Conference Held June 22-24, 1999 in Atlantic City, NJ 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: Building a Better Tomorrow 1999 National Neighborhood Networks Conference Held July 20-24, 1999 in Kansas City, MO From the brochure: "Plan to participate in three and one half days of activities focusing on this successful Initiative that has brought the information superhighway - and with it jobs, training, health education, and other community benefits - to American neighborhoods since 1995. Meet the people who can make a difference to your neighborhood - center directors, staff, and residents; owners and managers; representatives from partner organizations; and HUD staff including Neighborhood Networks Coordinators, Community Builders, and other Initiative staff. Hear engaging speakers in plenary sessions and workshops and meetings that address the needs of Neighborhood Networks centers in all stages of development - from start-up to fully operational, of all sizes, and in all types of settings. Peruse exhibit hall displays, visit some local Neighborhood Networks centers, and enjoy all that Kansas City has to offer." Syllabus 99 Conference and Expo Held July 24-28, 1999 in Santa Clara, CA Syllabus 99 is a conference for faculty, department chairs, administrators, and technology support staff who want to learn about the latest technology and how it can be used to improve teaching and learning. Topics to be covered: Best Practices for Teaching with Technology -- Supporting Technology-Based Teaching and Learning -- Distance Education and Learning -- Technology Planning and Management -- Faculty Case Studies. August Distance Learning '99 15th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning Held August 4-6, 1999 in Madison, WI Each year the conference provides a forum for the exchange of information on distance education and training. 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. Topics to be covered: Best Practices for Effective Applications -- Practical Planning Guidelines -- Successful Teaching Methods and Course Designs -- Techniques for Faculty Development and Learner Support -- Innovative Approaches, Solutions, and Research Findings -- The New Distance Learning Marketplace -- The Future of Online Learning October: ETHICOMP 99 4th International Conference on the Social and Ethical Impacts of Information and Communication Technologies Held October 6-8, 1999 in Rome, Italy The ETHICOMP conference series is now recognised as one of the premier international events on computer ethics attended by delegates from all over the world. Computer ethics has reached an important point. From its earliest roots it has now become a global subject of concern which is influencing policy formulation, computing practice and computer application. The overall theme for ETHICOMP 99 is "Look to the future of the Information Society". The aim is to focus on how achievements of the past can be built upon to expand the field and to ensure that the important issues impacting upon society, its citizens and its organisations will be effectively addressed and so help improve the quality of life. This will be done from four perspectives: Work -- Home and Leisure -- Education -- Regulation. 1999 EEI21- Memphis Annual Scholarly Symposium on Ethics of Electronic Information (EEI) in the 21st Century Held October 7-10, 1999 in Memphis, TN The Symposium focuses on the ethical implications of the expansive and pervasive growth of information technology throughout the world. In just a few years the Symposium has drawn scholars from such far-flung locales as the People's Republic of China, South Africa, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Great Britain, as well as from universities across the United States. Scholars gather to present their ideas on what they consider the significant societal issues resulting from this explosive technology growth--access vs. accessibility; the driving/funding forces behind technology development and attendant implications; ecryption and criminal activity; "flaming" and other Internet behavior; privacy and records access--just to name a few. Research Foundations on Successful Participation of Underrepresented Minorities in Information Technology Cyberconference Held online, October 7-November 4 (Phase I) and November 4 - 24, 1999 (Phase II) The purpose of this NSF-sponsored cyberconference is to identify research directions for the best approaches to increasing the participation and success of underrepresented minorities (Blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans) in the mainstream educational, research and job opportunities in Information Technology. The emphasis is on needed research that leads to solutions, soundly established on solid scientific bases. The underrepresented minority population in the United States, while increasing in numbers, is decreasing in people entering the computer field, at a time when the bounty of new opportunities is on the rise. Large segments of the population, on the basis of gender and ethnicity, are notparticipating in proportional numbers in defining and supplying the information technology needs of the nation. Why? What can be done with reasonable scientific certainty about it? Proposed initial topics for Phase I: Outreach (how to bring minorities to IT education) Teaching, K-Ph.D. (how to prepare teachers to provide IT education to minorities) Research (how to involve minorities in graduate, industrial and government research environments) Mentoring (how to guide, stimulate, and exemplify the dreams of minorities) Local Knowledge/Global Challenge: Smart Community Development International Conference and Technology Applications Expo Held October 13-16, 1999 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada The conference will bring together community developers, government officials, business people, and interested members of the public to acquire tools for their communities to develop Smart Community projects. Sessions during the Local Knowledge/Global Challenge conference will assess the major steps communities can take to fully benefit from Smart Community initiatives, no matter what level of technology is available in the community. Through discussions, workshops, and a technology applications expo, delegates will be challenged to develop a wider understanding of what practical steps communities can take to apply their local knowledge and to take advantage of a global opportunity. WebNet 99 World Conference on the WWW and Internet Held October 24-30, 1999 in Honolulu, HI This annual conference, organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information on research, development, and applications of all topics related to the Web. This encompasses the use, applications and societal and legal aspects of the Internet in its broadest sense. This conference is a must for all who plan to use the Internet to access information, communicate or conduct transactions or, who are developing applications for the Internet, including the WWW, Intranets, and Extranets. Educause '99 Held October 26-29, 1999 in Long Beach, CA At this first EDUCAUSE annual conference, we will identify the opportunities, address the issues and celebrate the potential for transforming education through information technology. We will reflect on what we have learned and we will prepare for education in the new century. EDUCAUSE '99 will bring together information resource professionals to participate in a diverse, comprehensive, carefully focused program with many opportunities for interactive and one-on-one communication. November: GROUP'99 International Conference on Supporting Group Work Held November 14-17, 1999 in Phoenix, AZ GROUP '99 is interested in topics related to computer-based systems which have an impact on groups, organizations and social networks. Relevant issues include design, implementation, deployment, evaluation, methodology, and effect of these systems. GROUP'99 brings together researchers and practitioners from different areas working on the development, introduction, management, deployment, and analysis of computer-based systems supporting group work within organizations December: Digital Divide Summit Held December 9, 1999 at the US Department of Commerce, Washington, DC Focused on expanding access to information technologies for underserved populations and areas. Secretary Daley will lead the dialogue among participants from the Federal Government, technology industry, civil rights and non-profit communities, grassroot community organizations, and the general public. The participants will examine existing public and private initiatives aimed at closing the technology gap and will discuss how to expand upon and coordinate these efforts. Closing the digital divide is an essential part of President Clinton's New Markets Initiative, which seeks to bring America's prosperity to economically-underserved areas. The Summit will include an address by Secretary Daley, a roundtable discussion with representatives from the public and private sectors, and six breakout sessions. The topics of these smaller sessions include Technology and Economic Development in Underserved Areas; Sustainable Public Access Points; Lowering Barriers to Access through New Product Development; Marketing to and Content for Underserved Populations; Rural Communities -- Targeted Solutions; and Workforce Development -- Training and Education. CSCL '99 Third International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Held December 12-15, 1999 in Stanford, CA Devoted to the exploration of the roles for technology in collaborative forms of learning and teaching. Participation in this conference is invited from designers, educators, researchers, and students in a diverse set of disciplines including: education, cognitive and educational psychology, didactics, computer science, anthropology, sociology, speech communication, semiotics, technology design, linguistics, engineering, ergonomics, and subject matter specialists. CSCL '99 topics include all tool designs, theoretical contributions, & empirical studies which advance support for collaborative learning