This 12th annual ED-MEDIA conference serves as a multidisciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and application of all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia, and telecommunications/distance education. This document contains the 705 papers from attendees representing more than 50 countries from 6 of the 7 continents of the world. The papers cover a range of topics, including: computer-assisted instructional design; distance education; authoring; information seeking; technology integration; media in education; interactive learning environments; cognitive and pedagogical issues; computer-mediated communication; professional development; evaluating instructional effectiveness; teaching and learning strategies; learner centered instruction; hypermedia systems and design; and computer supported cooperative work. (AEF)