The Media and Technology committee of AAM is looking for ideas, topics and resource people for the 1995 Annual Meeting - Philadelphia, May 21-25. The theme is "Museums:Educating for the Future" which seems to be an appropriate invitation for a strong voice from those of us working with technology and media. The call for proposals lists four key areas of emphasis for the program: program development, Internal Operations and Practices, Social Relevancy, and Technology. I have included the text from the paragraph on technology and also some topics suggested at the 1994 meeting. If you have any ideas or suggestions or would like to prepare a proposal, please contact me at any of the numbers listed at the end of this message. Thanks for your ideas! Topics: - Outreach and technology/media - evaluation media/technology - small museums and technology - Integrating tech. with exhibit design - electronic networking - new technologies and their potential - effective ways to use tech/media - digital revolution and impact - designing for s pecial audiences (children, older adults, etc.) - using tech. to manage tours, etc. -technology and objects - Advancing the goals of Excellence and Equity Also, we would like to see a session about the technology and media programs in the Philadelphia area so that conference participants can get a preview of whats in the area. >From AAM propram proposal about technology: "How can museums ensure that they will have access to and contribute toward the "information superhighways" now being constructed at break-neck speed? How are museums exploring and benefiting from potential technological applications? How are museums using technology to enhance formal educational instruction? What are the implications of technology access and control on museum resources? How can museums remain flexible during a time of rapidly changing technological advancement? For a proposal form or more information: Kris Morrissey, Ph.D. Curator of Interpretation Michigan State University Museum E. Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: 517 353-1943 E Mail: [log in to unmask] FAX: 517 336-2846