http://www.iste.org/ Recent ISTE news. en-gb ISTEŽ is a registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education 08-Feb-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25405 The US Department of Education's $650m Investing in Innovation (i3) competition, which is open to all US school districts, needs peer reviewers to help judge the grant applications. Pre-K-12 teachers, principals, college and university instructors and researchers are among those urged to apply. 03-Feb-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25374 "We have deep misgivings about the Administration's decision to 'consolidate' the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program in the FY 11 budget," said ISTE CEO Don Knezek in a statement released February 3, 2010. "This decision removes direct funding for education technology at a critical time. We do, however, commend the Obama Administration's stated commitment to infuse technology throughout PK-12 education and we look forward to working with the Administration and Congress to make this vision a reality." 02-Feb-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25375 Join the fifth annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning in New York City, March 5-6. Produced by public television station WNET's education arm, this professional development opportunity will feature plenary speakers Arne Duncan, Queen Noor and Queen Latifah as well as a contest recognizing multimedia projects in the classroom. ISTE is a promotional partner of the event. 27-Jan-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25283 Don't miss the 90-minute documentary, Digital Nation, produced by Frontline and airing on PBS TV channels Tuesday evening, February 2. Frontline crews collected interviews and footage at NECC 2009 in Washington, DC, and ISTE Connects will be live-tweeting the February 2 broadcast premiere. 21-Jan-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25233 ISTE and the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Education offer a Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision. Participants come from all over the globe, forming a professional network of leaders in educational administration and technology. Learn more about this program at a free webinar Monday, January 25, at 12:30 p.m. pacific, 3:30 p.m. eastern. To register, follow the prompts. 15-Jan-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25208 Voting ends at midnight January 15, pacific time. Please vote for your favorite among the five finalists and join us in Denver June 27-30 for this terrific professional learning event! 12-Jan-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25206 Today ISTE launched a campaign to raise awareness about key Ed Tech priorities for 2010. These "Top Ten in '10" provide a framework for policy-makers and educators as legislative and funding decisions are made. "No matter what kind of improvement path a state or school district may follow," says ISTE CEO Don Knezek, "the use of technology in learning and teaching is essential for real and lasting change." 07-Jan-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25174 This new annual award will be presented to an outstanding young educator (under the age of 35) who demonstrates vision, innovation, action, and transformation using technology to improve teaching and learning. The work of the selected educator will reflect ISTE's mission and purpose and can be used to model best practices in the field. 06-Jan-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25175 In order to better serve our customers, ISTE now accepts American Express cards for all purchases, including membership, books, conference fees, etc. You can use American Express cards to purchase ISTE products and services online, by mail or phone, and in person at our annual conference and exposition. ISTE also accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. If you have any questions please call ISTE customer service at 1.800.336.5191. 05-Jan-10 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25167 The ISTE Board Nominations Committee is seeking outstanding educational technology leaders to serve on the ISTE Board of Directors. ISTE members can nominate visionary leaders-including themselves-from Tuesday, January 5 through Monday, February 8, 2010. 31-Dec-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25146 Don't miss the three-part series on animation unfolding this week on the ISTE Connects blog. Written by ISTE member and library media specialist, Gwyneth Anne Jones, the series offers tips, techniques, and tools for creating and publishing short animated videos. 30-Dec-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25141 If you could have any kind of educational technology gift for your school in 2010, what would it be? Mobile computing devices for every student? Interactive whiteboards for every classroom? A new district mindset about filtering? Suspend reality for a moment and share your wish with the ed tech community on the ISTE Connects blog. 23-Dec-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25122 Nominations are now open for the 2010 Sylvia Charp Award for District Innovation in Technology. Presented jointly by ISTE and T.H.E. Journal, this award recognizes U.S. school districts that exhibit effectiveness and innovation in the application of technology. The winner will receive $2000 for travel to ISTE 2010. For more information and to apply for the 2010 award please visit here. The Glen Cove School District (NY) won the 2009 Sylvia Charp award. 18-Dec-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25106 The search is on for Canada's most tech-savvy educators! Canadian schools have until January 15, 2010 to apply for more than $50,000 in prizes in the Microsoft-Mindshare 21st Century Digital Classroom Challenge 2009-2010. ISTE is a sponsor of the Challenge; former NECC keynoter Mali Bickley and her 5th grade class won last year's grand prize. Check out the application and rules on Facebook. 17-Dec-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25104 ISTE 100 member HP and the National Basketball Association today announced grants totalling nearly one half million dollars in HP technology and ISTE professional development services to underserved public middle schools in six NBA team cities. ISTE provided training materials for teachers, contest rubrics, and judges for the contest, which closed November 20. See the winning videos at www.hpdigitalassist.com. 08-Dec-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25036 ISTE member and Maryland teacher librarian Gwyneth Jones created a fun and fabulous invitation to ISTE 2010 in Denver using a text-to-movie tool and the character stylings of Sir Bolt, Steampunk Robot. Check out the video and get your ed tech video on! 07-Dec-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=24936 ISTE's New Hampshire affiliate, NHSTE, recently recognized Sheila Adams, a 7th grade science teacher at Rye (NH) Junior High School with the 2009 Susan Janosz Technology Impact Award. Adams received the honor at the annual Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference in Nashua last week. 04-Dec-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=24935 Project Tomorrow's national online Speak Up Survey is accepting surveys through December 23rd for all K-12 students, parents, teachers, pre-service teachers and administrators, so please participate! Speak Up data is used annually by Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, state departments of education and other organizations to inform federal and state funding and programs for education technology. Plus, you get important information from your stakeholders to inform your own plans-including data to be used in federal and state grant applications. 25-Nov-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=24941 Looking for new, authentic, relevant resources for your math or science class? Check out National Lab Day, a new initiative that links teachers with scientists and engineers who volunteer their time and expertise. National Lab Day is supported by the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition of which ISTE is a member. 25-Nov-09 http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=24942 The next National Education Technology Plan (NET-P) is due out early next year and ISTE urges the community to weigh in before comment closes on December 6. For background on NET-P issues and questions, check out the forum ISTE hosted in Second Life on November 5th; you can watch a video of the event here and read a summary here. Your experience and feedback are vital!