These conference proceedings address the capabilities of technology in education. Papers and summaries of presentations are provided on the following topics: programs for special needs students; virtual realities; funding opportunities; videodiscs; future programs and perspectives; telecomputing; computer networks in the classroom; human infrastructures and interfaces; creating schedules with artificial intelligence; a management information system; a classroom instructional technology center; teacher training; student response journals; teachers and telecommunications; interactive electronic learning; integrating multimedia applications; exploring native cultures; implementation strategies; multimedia lesson planning tools; multimedia and hypermedia projects; electronic mail; global learning; local area networks; gender-free perspectives; for-profit schools; computer simulation of laboratory instruments; connecting students and the community; multimedia for bilingual children; technology leadership in school library media specialists and school administrators; electronic versus print textbooks; distance education; online systems selection; empowering students; computer literacy; information needs; musical and artistic applications; teaching and learning with technology in the classroom; research and development; international perspectives; rights and responsibilities for electronic learners; environmental awareness; critical thinking; collaborative learning; desktop publishing; restructuring; and improving student performance. In addition, the NECC '93 committees and the NECA Board of Directors and Committee are listed. Subject and presenter indexes are also included. (AEF)