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McBeath, C. and Atkinson, R. (eds) (1994).
 
Proceedings of the Second International 
Perth: Promaco Conventions. xii+618. 
Please address all correspondence to the publishers: 
Published January 1994 by Promaco Conventions Pty Ltd  | 
Contents  | 
| In alphabetical order of first author | [ Search IIMS 92, 94, 96 ] | |
| Harry Edgar | Preface | ix-x | 
| Clare McBeath and Roger Atkinson | Editorial comment | xi-xii | 
| Plenary presentations | ||
| John Catlin Applied Learning and Tarragon Training International, Australia  | Publishing multimedia for the corporate training market (abstract only) | 604 | 
| Ken Chapman Multimedia Marketing Consultant, New South Wales  | The key to marketing is creating consumer awareness and the desire to purchase | 81-82 | 
| William Clark Optical Data Corporation, New Jersey, USA  | Building a market one niche at a time | 99-101 | 
| Alison Crook State Library of New South Wales  | Point of public information: Storage, networking and access in tomorrow's world (abstract only) | 605 | 
| Philip Dodds Executive Director, Interactive Multimedia Association, USA  | The world of multimedia (abstract only) | 606 | 
| David C Forman President, National Education Training Group Spectrum, USA  | Benefits and value of multimedia learning systems | 140-146 | 
| Kendro Hendra inTouch, Indonesia  | Multimedia: Beyond nice presentation (abstract only) | 199 | 
| Stephen Heppell ULTRALAB, Anglia University, England  | Learning and the children of the information age | 200-203 | 
| Hal Josephson The 3DO Company, California, USA  | Critical factors in making a multimedia business (abstract only) | 217 | 
| Linda J McDonald Smiths Snackfood Company, New South Wales  | Elephants, computers and packing machines | 342-344 | 
| Herb Peppard Monitor Information Systems, New South Wales  | The design and production of IMM point of information systems: An Australian portfolio of applications | 401-405 | 
| J G Sandom Einstein and Sandom Inc, New York, USA  | Interactive multimedia marketing | 494-498 | 
| Robert Stone Professor of Virtual Reality, University of Salford, England  | Virtual reality comes of age | 608-618 | 
| Parallel presentations | ||
| David Aiton, State Energy Commission of Western Australia | Just convert this CBT into multimedia!! | 1-3 | 
| Malcolm Alexander and David Frampton, Griffith University, Qld | Technology and thinking: A qualitative study with interactive multimedia products | 4-9 | 
| Ulrich Arnold and Gerhard Peter, Universitat Heidelberg, Germany | Functionality and implementation of a computer based, distributed multimedia patient record | 10-17 | 
| Kerry Bagdon and Tim Barham, Queensland University of Technology, Qld | QUT's language learning project | 18-22 | 
| John Barrett and Olugbemiro J Jegede, University of Southern Queensland, Qld | Towards a functional model for the selection of a valid technology mix for instructional purposes within interactive multimedia environments | 23-31 | 
| George Borzyskowski,  Curtin University, WA  | Dinosaurs, gas and Alec | 32-37 | 
| George Borzyskowski and Michael Pearson, Curtin University, WA | Visual syntax and the unique contribution of designers in collaborative multimedia projects | 38-41 | 
| Jan Branson and Ted Chrisfield,  La Trobe University, Victoria  | Interactive multimedia literacy and the academic library | 42-44 | 
| Jeff Brown, Interactive Television Australia, and Rick D Anderson, Interactive Systems, Oregon, USA | Interactive television: The excitement awaits | 45-48 | 
| James Burgess, University of Southern Queensland, Qld | Developing an interactive multimedia training application for industry | 49-55 | 
| Barry Burton, Nancy Wong and Lisa Kwan, Hong Kong Polytechnic | Image database system: Application of videodisc technology in the storage and retrieval of visual information in the Hong Kong Polytechnic Library | 56-64 | 
| Don Cameron Curtin University, WA  | Accessing contents of multimedia: What degree of freedom to permit the user | 65-70 | 
| Jim Chapman and June Lennie, Queensland University of Technology, Qld | Developing a community based interactive planning system for ecologically sustainable development | 71-80 | 
| Jan Charbonneau, Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong, and Craig Cunningham, Athabasca University, Canada | Video conferencing applications in distance education: The extended classroom | 83-87 | 
| Y-Kheong Chee, Harry Edgar, Doug Myers and Tom Docherty, Curtin University, WA | An introduction to vector quantisation | 88-98 | 
| Cliffe-Wong Meow Chan,  Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore  | Multimedia laboratory | 102-104 | 
| Danielle Conroy Interactive Logic, WA  | It's a gas with multimedia: A case study in sales and decision support for SECWA gas | 105-109 | 
| Donald J Cunningham and Anthony R Brown, University of New England, Armidale, NSW | Multimedia in teacher education | 110-113 | 
| Sean Curtin Applied Learning, NSW  | Implementing CD-ROM training | 114-117 | 
| Roger Dickinson University of Western Australia, WA  | Diverse functions: The creative design of a hypermedia authoring system | 118-120 | 
| Jana Dospisil, Monash University, Vic, and Tony Polgar, APC IBM, Vic | Application of software process assessment to hypermedia development environment | 121-131 | 
| Jerome Durlak York University, Canada  | Designing and producing collaborative CD-ROMs in university settings | 132-134 | 
| Peta Edwards and Robert Fox Curtin University, WA  | Bringing school back to work: Hypertext case studies in microbiology (abstract only) | 135 | 
| Allan Ellis Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW  | Training strategies for interactive multimedia authoring | 136-139 | 
| Fujihara Yasuhiro, Shibata Shimako, Yoshikawa Yukari and Nagaoka Keizo, Kobe University, Japan | Development of multimedia test system | 147-151 | 
| Sue D Fyfe and Georgina M Fyfe, Curtin University, WA  | "Click and drag the test tube": A role for interactive multimedia in human biology | 152-158 | 
| Athula Ginige, Phil Gorbett, University of Technology Sydney, and Robert Renew, Powerhouse Museum, NSW | Ideas to innovations: Aspects of a cross platform hypermedia project | 159-163 | 
| Anne Gooley and Stephen Towers, Queensland Open Learning Network and John Dekkers, University of Central Queensland, Qld | Meeting training and educational needs using CD-ROM | 164-168 | 
| Waldo Granwal and Anna Soutar, University of Auckland, NZ  | Computerised architecture | 169-172 | 
| Dianne Hagan and Jason Lowder Monash University, Victoria  | Hypermedia for creative problem solving | 173-175 | 
| Brian J Haines, Interactive Logic, WA  | Quayside on Mill: Interactive multimedia in the marketplace | 176-181 | 
| David T Harrison, Queensland Distance Education College, Qld  | Setting up a CD-ROM Bureau | 182-188 | 
| Lyn Henderson, James Cook University of North Queensland, Qld | Reeves' pedagogic model of interactive learning systems and cultural contextuality | 189-198 | 
| Kannappa Iynkaran and Andrew Crilly, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore | Development and implementation of interactive multimedia in tertiary education | 204-208 | 
| Jeff James, University of Tasmania at Launceston, Tas  | Multimedia applications in tertiary education | 209-213 | 
| J Ian Jamieson, Western Australia  | Safety, behaviour management and interactive multimedia | 214-216 | 
| David Kennedy and Peter Taylor, Curtin University, WA  | Hypermedia design for enriching conceptual understanding in chemistry | 218-225 | 
| Myles Kennington, Curtin University, WA  | News on Disk: A multimedia approach to a traditionally pamphlet based medium | 226-229 | 
| Khoo Cheng Choo, National University of Singapore, Singapore  | Interactive multimedia for teaching, learning and presentations | 230-236 | 
| Glen Kidd, Matthew Christou and Martin Cholkowski, Image Technology, Curtin University, WA | Multiplatform multimedia: A critical appraisal | 237-243 | 
| Arthur Kingsland, The University of Newcastle, NSW  | Interactive multimedia CAL tools in a low budget environment | 244-250 | 
| Jackie Knott and William Newman, Centralian College, NT  | To do or not to do? Should education be involved in interactive multimedia development? | 251-253 | 
| Leanne Kruger and Alison Gotts, Cairns TAFE College, Qld  | Instructional design principles for CAL: Asking the right questions | 254-259 | 
| Melvin Lang, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii  | Equalising educational opportunities for Aboriginal teachers via computer based courses | 260-263 | 
| Harry B Lee, Curtin University, WA  | A comparison of the cost effectiveness of traditional lectures with interactive computer assisted learning packages | 264-272 | 
| Harry B Lee and Don Cameron, Curtin University, WA  | Strategies to provide pathways for learners in a computer managed learning environment | 273-283 | 
| Justus H Lewis, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore and Peter J Hosie, Instructional Design and Evaluation Australia, WA | Interactive video and interactive multimedia in higher education in Singapore: A case study | 284-289 | 
| C A Lindley, V R Kumar, R Irrgang and J R Robertson, CSIRO, NSW | An evaluation of information retrieval methods and semantic network processing for automatic link generation in hypermedia systems | 290-297 | 
| Andrew Litchfield, Southern Cross University, NSW  | Interface communication management: A user centred multimedia design model | 298-303 | 
| Clem Lloyd and David Blackall, University of Wollongong, NSW  | IMM, news presentation and news delivery: A case study | 304-310 | 
| Robert Loss, Mario Zadnik and David Treagust, Curtin University, WA | Teaching and learning abstract physical science concepts in a computer based multimedia environment | 311-316 | 
| Mike Lowry Leeds Metropolitan University, England  | The application of computer technology to teaching and assessing nurses, doctors and patients | 317-320 | 
| Joe Luca, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre, WA | Education in multimedia: Involving industry | 321-328 | 
| Bruce W Manning, Great Southern Regional College, Albany, WA | Innovation in the delivery of education, training and public information to rural and remote regions (abstract only) | 607 | 
| Brian Martin and Christine Adams, Electronic Studio Pty Ltd, Vic  | Advancer Education Series: An instructional and graphic design synergy | 329-332 | 
| Hermann Maurer, Achim Schneider, University of Auckland, NZ and  Peter Sammer, Graz University of Technology, Austria  | Multimedia systems for the general public: Experiences at world expositions and lessons learned | 333-341 | 
| Gene McGuire and B J Gleason, The American University, Washington DC, USA | Using interactive multimedia to reduce gender bias in educational materials | 345-350 | 
| Jury Mohyla, Flinders University, SA  | Teachers teach computers to teach | 351-354 | 
| Hari Murthy and Linley Lutton, The University of Western Australia  | Interactive multimedia based intelligent systems in architecture | 355-360 | 
| Andrey S Narvsky, St Petersburg University of Ocean Technology, Russia | Multimedia developments in Russia | 361-363 | 
| Larry R Nelson, Curtin University, WA  | A working multimedia equivalent to Jurassic language: Learning flip cards and tapes | 364-370 | 
| Paul Newhouse, Edith Cowan University, WA  | The development of an interactive multimedia package to introduce computer communications | 371-376 | 
| Ron Oliver, Edith Cowan University, WA  | Measuring learning outcomes using IMM systems | 377-382 | 
| Greg Padfield, Curtin University, WA  | Chaos theory modelling in multimedia planning | 383-388 | 
| Bill Patching, Lyn Henderson and Ian Putt, James Cook University, Qld | Interactive multimedia and thinking: A report on research in progress | 389-397 | 
| Michael Pearson, Curtin University, WA  | Creative matrix: A surface design generator | 398-400 | 
| Susan Perry, Curtin University, WA  | An interactive presentation on the role of a designer in multimedia development | 406-408 | 
| Rob Phillips, Curtin University, WA  | Understanding technical drawings: Using interactive multimedia to enhance spatial reasoning skills | 409-416 | 
| E John Picton-Warlow and Michael Paterson, Picton-Warlow and Co, WA | The law and its relationship with multimedia programming for computers | 417-429 | 
| Thomas Picton-Warlow, Winthrop Technology, WA  | A multimedia view of object oriented databases | 430-435 | 
| Christie Pinfold and Robert Fox, Curtin University, and Peter Looms, Danish Broadcasting Corporation, Copenhagen, Denmark | Barcoding a Japanese language videodisc for secondary schools | 436-442 | 
| N Pitsas, T McGinness and M Paterson, CSIRO Information Services, Vic | Insects - A World of Diversity: A multimedia CD-ROM | 443-447 | 
| Gregory D Preston,  University of Newcastle, NSW  | Maximising the effectiveness of students' learning experiences using multimedia projects | 448-454 | 
| Clark N Quinn, The University of New South Wales, NSW  | Implications of instructional and game design for interactive multimedia interfaces | 455-460 | 
| Geoff Rehn, Murdoch University, WA  | From Kodak PhotoCD to lecturer's desktop: The networking of multimedia resources | 461-467 | 
| Geoff Rehn, Murdoch University, WA and  Stephen Towers, Queensland Open Learning Network, Qld  | Audiographic teleconferencing: The Cinderella of interactive multimedia | 468-477 | 
| Geoff Ring, Edith Cowan University, WA  | Computer administered testing in an IMM environment: Research and development | 478-484 | 
| Geoff Ring and Rod Ellis, Edith Cowan University, WA and Thomas C Reeves, The University of Georgia, USA | Mental models research and human computer interface design | 485-493 | 
| Stephen Schwalger, HOT-TRAIN, NSW  | Competency based training: Opportunities for interactive multimedia | 499 | 
| Don Sforcina, Color Computer Systems, WA  | Multimedia resourcing | 500 | 
| Neil Shaw, Graham Standfield and Simon Kardash, Victoria University of Technology, Vic | Industry applications of compact disc interactive (CD-I) | 501-503 | 
| Roderick C H Sims, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW  | Creative multimedia design: Virtual learning environments for multiplatform applications | 504-509 | 
| Jagjit K Singh, University of Calgary, Canada  | Interactive hypermedia for preservice teachers | 510-515 | 
| Linda Slack-Smith, Curtin University, WA  | Mitochondria and management: Educational design overcomes a difficult topic | 516-518 | 
| John Strong, Tembo Software, Heinz Dreher, Curtin University, and Gavin Maisey, Police Department, WA | DriveSafe, the electronic book: A case study | 519-525 | 
| George Lee Stuart, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW | MultiMak: A multimedia system for the teaching of sign language | 526-535 | 
| James Sturges, VEATT Centre, Queensland and Jo Spring, University of Queensland, Qld | Multimedia production and people: Specialists or generalists? | 536-539 | 
| Virginia Taylor, Price Waterhouse Urwick, Melbourne, Vic  | Occupational health and safety in multimedia | 540-542 | 
| Ross J Todd, Joan Parker and Hilary Yerbury, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW | Knowledge representation and multimedia knowledge base design: A methodology for alignment | 543-548 | 
| Ron Toomey, Lawry Mahon and Vijay Thalathoti, Victoria University of Technology, Vic | Teacher speculation about using multimedia to enhance learning | 549-557 | 
| Kathryn Try and Greg Pollock, Commonwealth Bank, NSW  | Participatory design: Way for the future | 558-560 | 
| Alan Tulloch and Michael Fieldhouse, Curtin University, WA  | Interactive cardiac monitoring | 561-563 | 
| Simon van Wyk, The Shirley Spectra, NSW  | Integration of multimedia training and management information: A powerful marketing tool | 564-566 | 
| Patricia Weaver, University of Western Australia, and Linda Slack-Smith, Curtin University, WA | Interactive energy | 567-571 | 
| Stuart White and John Lenarcic, Monash University, Vic  | EONQUEST: An interactive multimedia learning environment for elementary mathematical problem solving | 572-575 | 
| Neil Willis, Leeds Metropolitan University, England  | Multimedia in a university teaching/learning environment | 576-582 | 
| Myles Wilmott, Army Headquarters Training Command, NSW  | Cost effective training: The interactive multimedia solution | 583-588 | 
| Khoon Yoong Wong and Renato Schibeci, Murdoch University, WA | Research on adults' understanding of nutrition knowledge using a low cost multimedia package in HyperCard | 589-593 | 
| Xiao Xi, University of Newcastle, NSW  | The impact of sound and image features of IMM on CALL | 594-596 | 
| A C Lynn Zelmer and Steven Pace, Central Queensland University, Qld  | Unrealised expectations: Developing (truly) affordable multimedia | 597-603 |