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@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@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.