In memorium: Dr Roy Lundin

We dedicate this conference to the memory of Dr Roy Lundin who was a pioneer in the use of learning technologies and a long-term presenter and supporter of this conference.

Roy was Senior Lecturer in Education at the Queensland University of Technology. He was an educator and trainer for nearly 50 years at all levels of schooling, college, university and private industry. He specialised in, and pioneered the use of, communications technology for open learning, distance education, business and industry, particularly for continuing professional development, training and management.

Roy had over 40 major consultancies across Australia and internationally in the past 15 years dealing with all aspects of teleconferencing, distance education, open learning, system training networks and government policy. He had over 120 papers, chapters, books and reports printed and published, including training manuals in the applications of teleconferencing in education and training, and he presented over 200 conference papers in his long career.

Roy worked with a large range of professional groups, including teachers, nurses and health workers, engineers, IT industry vendors and consultants, accountants and government public servants. He was Founder and President of the Australasian Teleconferencing Association in 1992-93 and 1995-96, and editor of the ATA Newsletter and The Australian Teleconferencing Directory.

His research work focused on the instructional design of teaching and learning programs using various forms of interactive media, including global networking.

Roy contributed greatly to our field and will be sadly missed by his many friends, colleagues and drinking partners.