June 1994 — Editorial

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The overall theme of the conference, "Deciding Our Future: Technological Imperatives for Education," was designed to give direction to the international educational community and covered areas such as: International Cooperation and Partnerships, Technology for Education in the Developing World, Curriculum Design and Development, Research and Assessment Tools, and The Changing Role of the Teacher. Over 1,000 registrants representing 40 countries attended paper presentations, panel discussions, debate sessions and hands-on labs. I particularly enjoyed the informal discussions and interactions with my colleagues from around the world. Some general comments: Partnerships between education and private sectors are increasing. Interest and programs in distance learning is growing. On-going need for help in implementing technology still exists. International cooperation has expanded. Accountability must be taken seriously. Next year's conference is bound to include many exciting activities. Mark your calendar -- the 12th International Conference on Technology in Education will be held February 28 through March 3, 1995 in Orlando, Florida.