International Conference on Technology and Education The 10th International Conference on Technology and Education, entitled "Rethinking the Roles of Technology Education" will be held in Boston on March 22-25, 1993. Abstracts are due on May 15, 1992. The overarching theme of the conference is rethinking the role of computers and all computational media in education. The opposition of "instruction" and "construction" is meant to be a starting point for broad-ranging thinking about the variety of roles technology is playing or could play in learning. The following list of themes is meant to be suggestive rather than restrictive. Contributions to each theme can take the form of case studies, theoretical analyses, visions of the future, activist platforms or any combination of these. 1. The Variety of Uses of Technology in Learning What is being done? 2. The Politics of Computer Use Who is making decisions and on what basis: economics, research, ideology, theory? 3. The Theories Behind the Technology How does the practice of educational technology draw on or support or refute conflicting philosophies of education, theories of learning, social and critical analyses of education and other large conceptual views? 4. Teachers and Technology Some teachers feel empowered by technology, some are put down by it, most are indifferent. It is hoped that teachers in each category will come forth to share experiences and ideas. 5. Technology and Curriculum Technology is itself a new subject for study; but what aspects should be in school? Technology offers new approaches to curriculum; are these being well used? 6. Technology and the Culture of the Classroom Does technology create opportunities for learners and teachers to take on new roles and enter into new relationships. 7. Technology, Diversity and Pluralistic Visions of Society Discussions about multiculturalism. Gender and diversity of learning style have challenged simple models of the relationship between school and society. Where does technology fit? Is it a source of solutions? An aggravating factor? Or a distraction from socially important issues? 8. Educational Technology in a Global Perspective Educational technology has developed most extensively in North America and Western Europe. As it spreads to the rest of the world, how is it being shaped by global diversity? Is the world taking advantage of the opportunity to learn from this diversity? Can communication technologies be used to enhance the benefits that could come from exchange? 9. Visions of the Future Educators are often the last to hear about new technologies that are in the works. People engaged in cutting edge research are encouraged to come to speak. So are teachers and others with visions of new kinds of learning environments. 10. Lobbying for Educational Change How can people who see opportunities for educational change organize themselves to help make it happen? Can the community of people represented at the conference forge ourselves into a more effective influence on policy? 11. The Role of Technology in the Home This includes computer games, and informal learning centers, such as science museums. Conference organizers are encouraging an open approach to soliciting proposals for conference events. In addition to papers and panels in traditional format proposals will be welcomed for debates, discussions in the round, learning experiences, or whatever might contribute to making new connections and opening new horizons during the five days of the conference. 150 word abstracts are due May 15, 1992. Submissions will be refereed by the Program Committee. Please submit your proposal, or any questions about your proposal, to: Michael Thomas Professor and Director Cheri Chase, Conference Coordinator Continuing Education Programs-College of Education The University of Texas at Austin PO Box AA Austin, Texas 78713 1-512-471-4080 Fax 1-512-471-8786 .