[Air-l] call for papers

[NewMedia2004]

CALL FOR PAPERS


Digital Generations
Children, young people and new media

26-29 July 2004
London, England

A major international conference organised by
The Centre for the Study of Children, Youth and Media
Institute of Education, University of London

Computer games, the internet and other new communications media are often
seen to pose threats and dangers to young people; but they also provide new
opportunities for creativity and self-determination. This international
conference will present the most exciting and challenging new research on
children, young people and new digital media. We aim to bring together
researchers from a range of academic disciplines - including media and
cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, psychology and education - and to
promote dialogue within and across research traditions.  We also aim to
develop dialogue between researchers, practitioners in digital media, and
educators. Keynote speakers include David Buckingham (University of London),
Marsha Kinder (University of Southern California), Gunther Kress (University
of London) and Sonia Livingstone (London School of Economics).  The last day
of the conference will be an education day featuring new research and
strategies for teachers, as well as workshops led by practitioners, such as
games and web designers.

Conference themes will include:  
*	Digital divides: social differences in children's uses of new media
*	Globalisation and intercultural communication
*	Changing youth and childhood identities  
*	New media, schools and informal learning
*	Regulation: censorship or consumer empowerment?
*	Play, games and interactivity
*	Children and young people as media producers


To submit a proposal for a paper, symposium or workshop
Papers will be limited to 30 minutes, which should include time for
questions and comments.  If you would like to present a paper please submit
a 400 word abstract with an indication of what theme(s) you will address. 

Symposia will be limited to 2 hours, with three or four presentations on a
common theme.  Proposals should contain a cover page with the title of the
symposium along with names, affiliation, addresses and emails of each
contributor.  Each proposal should include an overview of the session, not
to exceed 250 words, as well as 400 word abstracts of each of the papers.

Workshops on the education day (29 July) will be limited to 90 minutes.
Proposals for workshops should indicate the target audience as well as
facilities required (e.g. digital editing equipment).  We encourage
proposals for hands-on workshops.  Please submit a 400 word abstract.

Abstracts and proposals must include your name, affiliation, address and
email and should be submitted to: newmedia2004 at ioe.ac.uk  DEADLINE: 31
December 2003

Your abstract or proposal will be reviewed by the scientific committee for
its suitability to the conference.  You will receive a reply by the end of
January 2004.  All presenters must register and pay for the conference prior
to 31 May 2004.

Deadlines
		Abstracts and proposals				31 December
2003
		Response from review committee		31 January 2004
		Registration for presenters			31 May 2004

Registration Fees
		Early Registration 	(before 31 May)		£200
		Late Registration	(after 31 May)		£250
		Registration for one day				£75
		Student/Spouse					£100

We are hoping to make available limited financial support to presenters for
whom registration fees and travel costs would present a hardship.  Please
submit your request for financial consideration, along with the abstract of
your conference paper, workshop or symposium to newmedia2004 at ioe.ac.uk

Accommodation
HOTELSCENE in conjunction with the Institute of Education have arranged
special discounted rates at selected hotels for conference delegates.  Rates
range from £59 to £145 per night.  Further information is available at
www.hotelscene.co.uk or by phone +44 117 916 6335.

Social Events
The Institute of Education is adjacent to Russell Square, near the British
Museum, Covent Garden, West End theatres, Soho and Piccadilly.  We plan to
organise several social events, and delegates are also encouraged to explore
London on their own.