Dr. Peter Scott, is the Director of the Knowledge Media Institute of the Open University. His own research group prototypes the application of new technologies and media to learning at all levels. Three key threads at the moment are: telepresence; streaming media systems; and agent research. These threads will be a valuable contribution to the technology node. Dr Scott has a BA (1983) and PhD (1987) in Psychology. Before joining the Open University in 1995, Dr Scott lectured in Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Sheffield. He has a textbook in each of these subjects. He has lead over 15 major grants (and dozens of minor ones), and has over 40 research publications. He has acted as an internet consultant to a range of multinational corporations. In 2007 he was elected President of the European Association of Technology Enhanced Learning (EATEL).