Computers and networks now touch the lives of us all, from the youngest to the eldest members of the in-formation society. The way we use them today, as passive consumers of human-based computer activities, must undergo radical improvement if we are to evolve into a true knowledge society. Effectively supporting active creation, connection and collaboration among all members of the knowledge society will be essential for future computer-based human activities. C5 (Conference on Creating, Connecting and Collaborating through Computing) is for researchers, developers and computer users who are concerned about these issues. It covers ongoing work and discusses future needs and directions in the areas of creative and collaborative computing and multimedia authoring environments for work, play and learning. |