These conference proceedings report on the current trends, practices, and research in the field of educational technology. Papers and project descriptions are included on the following topics: digital portfolios; United Nations convention for children's rights; virtual communities and classrooms; study strategies; e-mail communication across the world; empowering educators with technology; electronic books; integrating technology into the curriculum; web pages and K-12 education; library media specialists in cyberspace; instructional design; Internet and intranet applications; technology planning; reengineering the education process; C++ for the Advanced Placement exam; exploring women's careers via computer dialogue; creating web page graphics; introducing teachers to the Internet; peer-to-peer relationships on the Internet; students with disabilities; laptop computer use; educational partnerships; technology as a tool for engaging learning; building network infrastructure; CD-ROM recording; leadership, change, and technology; staff development; future of technology in education; robotics; computer-based concept mapping; cooperative learning and technology; evaluating presentation packages; software code reuse; telecommunications projects; virtual practicums for preservice teachers; gender issues in educational technology; software resource management; telementoring; equal access to technology; professional development; electronic publishing; multimedia; wireless infrastructure; virtual field trips; research using the Internet; professional development; distance education; community-based planning; project-based learning; online curriculum development; computer graphics; computer programming languages; student attitudes toward online services; groupware; hypermedia; and presentation technologies. Lists are provided of local conference committee and program committee members; board of directors; society representatives; NECC conference chairs for 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999; and descriptions of National Educational Computing Association member societies. Contains an author, affiliation, and key word index. (SWC)