December, 2007
Hello, ISTE Affiliates!
I’m excited to welcome you to the premier edition of the Affiliate Network News. This newsletter is meant to keep you in touch, showcase accomplishments of Affiliates, and offer how-to’s that you can replicate. I already know I’ve got too much info for one issue, but that’s a good problem to have. That means there’s a lot going on, and plenty of ideas to share to help strengthen your organization and our network.
Call for Content
This new tool will only be valuable with your participation. Please send me stories, announcements, best practice summaries, events, photos, etc., that are going on with your association. I am on newsletter and listserve mailing lists for several Affiliates, and I review them often. If you have not yet added me to your mailing list, please do. I also collect info from other avenues such as the Affiliate wiki, ISTE Web site and newsletters. This newsletter will be quarterly, with this one being somewhat introductory. You can submit content any time but please alert me of time-sensitive material.
What Can I Do with this Newsletter?
Don’t be stingy – please share. You can forward it or reprint any or all parts of this newsletter unless instructions are given regarding specific articles. If you submit info for publication, please know that it may be reprinted and include permissions requests if necessary.
What do You Think?
As always, your feedback is so important. Please let me know how you’re using this, things that are especially helpful, suggestions for content/delivery, etc. You can e-mail me, post to the listserve, or post thoughts on the discussion section of the wiki.
Enjoy!
Susan Larson
ISTE Affiliates
Program Director
slarson@iste.org
1.541.434.8900
Announcements about the Affiliate program, dates, opportunities, tools, etc. This info primarily comes from ISTE staff.
- Who Are We Anyway? Get to know our 76 Affiliates.
- Network Communications An explanation of our communication tools, including the listserve, wiki, ISTE website, member communiqués, and periodicals.
- Elections for ISTE Board Position: Affiliate Representative Call for Nominations is open Dec 3 – Jan 4.
- Outstanding Teacher & Leader Awards Nominations open December 17 for these prestigious awards chosen from among Affiliate memberships.
- Advocacy Training Day at NECC New event this year. Special training session to build your skills in advocacy and action.
Accomplishments and News of Affiliates. Please send your stories so we can share them!
- Affiliate Spotlight: Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine Learn about this successful organization that provides purchasing discounts, professional development scholarships, and resourceful communication tools for its members.
- Qwest Awards AzTEA $100,000 Grant Funds go to innovative teachers throughout the state. Find out if you can get a grant for your area.
- CUE’s Interview with Representative George Miller An enlightening conversation with someone involved in the bottom line of making things happen for educators using technology.
- Favorite Affiliate Web Sites There are some great websites out there. As you get to know your fellow Affiliates, tell us about sites that really stand out so we can share them with everyone.
Find best practices, links, and opportunities submitted by Affiliate leaders or announced through ISTE. Be sure to send in your resources to be shared with others.
- How to Host and Publicize a Student Technology Showcase Submitted by Ric Wiltse, Executive Director, MACUL
- HP Announces 2008 HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative Deadline for submission: February 14, 2008
Everything you need to know about conferences and more! Okay, maybe not everything, but hopefully some helpful hints, plus a list of upcoming conferences. Your input here is vital!
- Affiliate Conference Dates
- “ETAN In A Box” What is it, and how do you use it at your conference?
- More Conference Resources Find more – and share more – on the Affiliate wiki.
Helpful reminders about how to participate in the many benefits of ISTE’s Affiliate Program.
- Making It Happen Awards Let us help you honor leaders of your choice.
- ISTE’s Career Center /Online Job Search Tool – Save 50%! Half-price sale available to you and your members. Buy now, post throughout 2008.
- ISTE’s Conference Co-Marketing Program An explanation and opportunity to still participate in the co-marketing program.
Editor Info
The Network News is published quarterly by the ISTE Affiliates Program and is a benefit of Affiliate membership. It is a collection of news and resources pertinent to the growth of ISTE Affiliates and the Affiliate Network. This newsletter’s strength lies in the contributions and feedback of Affiliate leaders. Comments and article submissions are always welcome. Please send to Network News Editor Susan Larson, the Affiliate Program Director.
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