From levonen@toty.joensuu.fi Tue Jan 4 11:24:15 EST 1994 Article: 5373 of news.announce.conferences Xref: glinda.oz.cs.cmu.edu news.announce.conferences:5373 Newsgroups: news.announce.conferences Path: honeydew.srv.cs.cmu.edu!fs7.ece.cmu.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!uunet!sparky!rick From: levonen@toty.joensuu.fi (Jarmo J. Levonen) Subject: CFP (reminder): Complex Learning in Computer Environments, May 16-19, 1994, Joensuu, Finland Message-ID: <1994Jan3.233017.13652@sparky.sterling.com> Sender: rick@sparky.sterling.com (Richard Ohnemus) Organization: Sterling Software Date: Mon, 3 Jan 1994 23:30:17 GMT Approved: rick@sparky.sterling.com Expires: Sat, 29 Jan 1994 08:00:00 GMT Lines: 171 X-Md4-Signature: 5e029f35a57ca9015ea4bd2841e06af1 #### The First CALL FOR PAPERS #### (Feel free to circulate) ## Interdisciplinary Workshop on --------------------------- Complex Learning in Computer Environments: Technology in School, University, Work, and Life-Long Education University of Joensuu, Finland May 16-19, 1994 Workshop Overview ----------------- The interdisciplinary workshop on Complex Learning in Computer Environments is coorganized by the Research and Development Center for Information Technology in Education (TOTY) and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Joensuu. The goal of the workshop is to develop the exchange of relevant information between researchers of different disciplines like education, computer science, and cognitive psychology. The workshop aims to provide information about the new ways of understanding learning and technology. The following key topics should be seen as suggestive and not restrictive. Key Topics ---------- Learning in Complex Environments Interactive Learning Environments Computer-Assisted Instruction / Learning Computer-Managed Instruction Intelligent Tutoring Systems Coached Practice Environments Computer Supported Cooperative Learning Hypermedia in Training and Education Computers in Teaching and/or Learning in Schools Information Support Systems at Work Computer Aided Work Training Computer Aided Support in Work Theories of Technology in Instruction Submissions ----------- Authors are requested to submit four copies of an extended abstract not exceeding 5 pages. All contributions should be mailed to: Ms. Ritva Rasanen, Conference Secretary Research and Development Center for Information Technology in Education (TOTY) University of Joensuu P.O.Box 111, FIN-80101 JOENSUU, FINLAND Fax: +358 73 151 3002 Every submission must have a cover sheet including the following information: * the title of the submission * the category of submission (see below) * the address, phone number and email address of each of the authors * a nomination of one author as contact person for the submission The categories for submission are: + Posters (a 2 hour poster presentation) + Position papers (a 5 min talk and discussion) + Papers (a 20 min talk and discussion) + Demonstrations of systems (a 2 hours system demonstration, the demonstrator is responsible to arrange all the necessary equipment) All accepted submissions will appear in a proceedings. Selected papers will be published in a book after the conference. Workshop Format --------------- The workshop will be limited to 50 participants. Different types of presentations will be used to encourage discussion: Keynote presentations, presentations of position papers, presentations of posters, presentations of full papers, and demonstrations of systems. Guest Lecturer(s) --------------- Alan Lesgold, Professor of Psychology and Intelligent Systems Learning Research and Development Center University of Pittsburgh Important Dates --------------- January 28, 1994 Deadline for submission of papers February 26, 1994 Notification of acceptance March 31, 1994 Camera-ready copies of papers due Location and Fees ----------------- The workshop will be held at the University of Joensuu. University is located near the center of Joensuu. Joensuu is a lively and nice city (population aprox. 45 000) by a river and a lake. There are also many possibilities entertain oneself in the evening, e.g., movies, restaurants, places to dance, pubs, coffee houses, etc. There will be a nominal fee for the conference participants from universities and students. There will also be a fee for the conference participants from industry. Accommodation ------------ The current economical situation in Finland and the recent devaluation of the Finnish Markka (FIM) is quite favorable for the international participants. For example, the currency rates are (Dec. 11, 1993) 1 USD = 5.7 FIM, 1 GBP = 8.5 FIM, 1 DEM = 3.3 FIM, and 1 FRF = 0.97 FIM. These rates are about 25% better for the internation guests than 1.5 years ago. When reserving your accommodation, please take into account the following information: - The accommodation have been reserved for the Workshop until March 20, 1994, later reservations are subject to availability. - Please, remember to write the Workshops code: CLCE94. This will give you the special rate and access to the reserved accommodation. There are three types of accommodations available (they all are located within walking distance from the University and the center of the Joensuu): 1. Hostel 'Ita-Suomen Liikuntaopisto', 120 FIM 2BR / day ($21) or 170 FIM 1BR / day ($30), breakfast included Fax: +358 73 167 50 75 3. Motel 'Matkakoti Aaro', 100 FIM / day ($18), breakfast separate (20 FIM and up) Fax: +358 73 1481 053 4. Hotel 'Kimmel', 400 FIM / day ($70), breakfast included Fax: +358 73 177 2112 All the mentioned accommodations are frequently used by the visitors of the University. Organization ------------ The workshop is organized by Jarmo Levonen (TOTY, The Academy of Finland) and Markku Tukiainen (Dept. of Computer Science, University of Joensuu). Programme Committee ------------------- Jorma Enkenberg (Education, TOTY, University of Joensuu) Pentti Hietala (Computer Science, University of Tampere) Erno Lehtinen (Education, TOTY, University of Joensuu) Alan Lesgold (Psychology and Intelligent Systems, LRDC, University of Pittsburgh) Jarmo Levonen (Education, TOTY, The Academy of Finland) Martti Penttonen (Computer Science, University of Joensuu) Jorma Sajaniemi (Computer Science, University of Joensuu) Markku Tukiainen (Computer Science, University of Joensuu) Matti Vartiainen (Industrial Psychology, Helsinki University of Technology) Further Information ------------------- Jarmo J. Levonen TOTY University of Joensuu P.O.Box 111, FIN-80101 Joensuu, Finland Tel. +358 73 151 4085 Fax. +358 73 151 3002 Email: levonen@toty.joensuu.fi Article 5475 of news.announce.conferences: Xref: glinda.oz.cs.cmu.edu news.announce.conferences:5475 Newsgroups: news.announce.conferences Path: honeydew.srv.cs.cmu.edu!bb3.andrew.cmu.edu!news.sei.cmu.edu!cis.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!uunet!sparky!rick From: levonen@toty.joensuu.fi (levonen) Subject: 2nd CfP(Final): Complex Learning in Computer Environments, Joensuu, Finland, May 16-19, 1994 Message-ID: <1994Jan24.202643.28260@sparky.sterling.com> Sender: rick@sparky.sterling.com (Richard Ohnemus) Organization: University of Joensuu Date: Mon, 24 Jan 1994 20:26:43 GMT Approved: rick@sparky.sterling.com Expires: Tue, 15 Feb 1994 08:00:00 GMT Lines: 207 X-Md4-Signature: 27cccc0514161f4cac75c57afbb07f6b #### The Second (Final) CALL FOR PAPERS #### (Feel free to circulate) ## #### Change of Submission Dates !!! ### Interdisciplinary Workshop on --------------------------- Complex Learning in Computer Environments: Technology in School, University, Work, and Life-Long Education University of Joensuu, Finland May 16-19, 1994 Workshop Overview ----------------- The interdisciplinary workshop on Complex Learning in Computer Environments is coorganized by the Research and Development Center for Information Technology in Education (TOTY) and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Joensuu. The goal of the workshop is to develop the exchange of relevant information between researchers of different disciplines like education, computer science, and cognitive psychology. The workshop aims to provide information about the new ways of understanding learning and technology. The following key topics should be seen as suggestive and not restrictive. Key Topics ---------- Learning in Complex Environments Interactive Learning Environments Computer-Assisted Instruction / Learning Computer-Managed Instruction Intelligent Tutoring Systems Coached Practice Environments Computer Supported Cooperative Learning Hypermedia in Training and Education Computers in Teaching and/or Learning in Schools Information Support Systems at Work Computer Aided Work Training Computer Aided Support in Work Theories of Technology in Instruction Submissions ----------- Authors are requested to submit four copies of an extended abstract from 2 to 5 pages. All contributions should be mailed to: Ms. Ritva Rasanen, Conference Secretary Research and Development Center for Information Technology in Education (TOTY) University of Joensuu P.O.Box 111, FIN-80101 JOENSUU, FINLAND Fax: +358 73 151 3002 Every submission must have a cover sheet including the following information: * the title of the submission * the category of submission (see below) * the address, phone number and email address of each of the authors * a nomination of one author as contact person for the submission The categories for submission are: + Posters (a 2 hour poster presentation) + Position papers (a 5 min talk and discussion) + Papers (a 20 min talk and discussion) + Demonstrations of systems (a 2 hours system demonstration, the demonstrator is responsible to arrange all the necessary equipment) All accepted submissions will appear in a proceedings. Selected papers will be published in a book after the conference. Workshop Format --------------- The workshop will be limited to 50 participants. Different types of presentations will be used to encourage discussion: Keynote presentations, presentations of position papers, presentations of posters, presentations of full papers, and demonstrations of systems. Guest Lecturer --------------- Alan Lesgold, Professor of Psychology and Intelligent Systems Learning Research and Development Center University of Pittsburgh Important Dates --------------- #### Change of Submission Dates !!! ### February 14, 1994 Deadline for submission of extended abstracts March 14, 1994 Notification of acceptance April 9, 1994 Camera-ready copies of papers due Location and Fees ----------------- The workshop will be held at the University of Joensuu. University is located near the center of Joensuu. Joensuu is a lively and nice city (population aprox. 45 000) by a river and a lake. There are also many possibilities entertain oneself in the evening, e.g., movies, restaurants, places to dance, pubs, coffee houses, etc. There will be a nominal fee for the conference participants from universities (400 FIM = 70 USD) and students (200 FIM = 35 USD). There will also be a fee for the conference participants from industry (600 FIM = 105 USD). These fees are used to cover the organizing expences. Detail information on this matter will be on the Final Programme. Accommodation ------------ The current economical situation in Finland and the recent devaluation of the Finnish Markka (FIM) is quite favorable for the international participants. For example, the currency rates are (Dec. 11, 1993) 1 USD = 5.7 FIM, 1 GBP = 8.5 FIM, 1 DEM = 3.3 FIM, and 1 FRF = 0.97 FIM. These rates are about 25% better for the internation guests than 1.5 years ago. When reserving your accommodation, please take into account the following information: - The accommodation have been reserved for the Workshop until March 20, 1994, later reservations are subject to availability. - Please, remember to write the Workshops code: CLCE94. This will give you the special rate and access to the reserved accommodation. There are three types of accommodations available (they all are located within walking distance from the University and the center of the Joensuu): 1. Hostel 'Ita-Suomen Liikuntaopisto', 120 FIM 2BR / day ($21) or 170 FIM 1BR / day ($30), breakfast included Fax: +358 73 167 50 75 3. Motel 'Matkakoti Aaro', 100 FIM / day ($18), breakfast separate (20 FIM and up) Fax: +358 73 1481 053 4. Hotel 'Kimmel', 400 FIM / day ($70), breakfast included Fax: +358 73 177 2112 All the mentioned accommodations are frequently used by the visitors of the University. Organization ------------ The workshop is organized by Jarmo Levonen (TOTY, The Academy of Finland) and Markku Tukiainen (Dept. of Computer Science, University of Joensuu). Programme Committee ------------------- Jorma Enkenberg (Education, TOTY, University of Joensuu) Pentti Hietala (Computer Science, University of Tampere) Erno Lehtinen (Education, TOTY, University of Joensuu) Alan Lesgold (Psychology and Intelligent Systems, LRDC, University of Pittsburgh) Jarmo Levonen (Education, TOTY, The Academy of Finland) Gote Nyman (Psychology, University of Helsinki) Martti Penttonen (Computer Science, University of Joensuu) Jorma Sajaniemi (Computer Science, University of Joensuu) Markku Tukiainen (Computer Science, University of Joensuu) Matti Vartiainen (Industrial Psychology, Helsinki University of Technology) Further Information ------------------- Jarmo J. Levonen TOTY University of Joensuu P.O.Box 111, FIN-80101 Joensuu, Finland Tel. +358 73 151 4085 Fax. +358 73 151 3002 Email: levonen@toty.joensuu.fi GOPHER (See U of Joensuu, Info in English/TOTY/Complex Learning Workshop) gopher://gopher.joensuu.fi/ WWW http://www.joensuu.fi/KasvatusTTDK/TOTY/TOTY_home.html