Notes from the Volunteer Front
Welcome New Officers
Thank you to everyone who participated and voted in this year's SIG Elections. We're very excited to introduce you to this year's new SIG Officers. They come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and they're excited to become part of our volunteer structure. Join us in welcoming the new SIG Officers, and thanking them for their service to ISTE membership!
SIGAdmin
Chair: Betsy Goeltz
Vice Chair: Steven Moskowitz
Communications: Dorothy Bialke
SIGCT
President-Elect: Jeff Foster
Business Manager: Lucianne Sweder
Middle School Rep: Karen North
Post-Secondary Rep: Jennifer Lamkins
SIGILT
Chair-Elect: Jean Kiekel
SIGIVC
Communications Officer: Dawn Colavita
SETSIG
Vice President: Debra Bauder
Members At-Large: Terence Cavanaugh, Kathleen McClaskey
SIGTC
President-Elect: Annette Burden
Member At-Large: Jayme Johnson
Successful Professional Development Models for One-to-One Computing
by Tammy Stephens
Recently I have been asked by a number of technology leaders about what professional development for teachers in one-to-one (1:1) laptop programs should look like. There are several important interrelated components that come into play in developing a successful professional development program for 1:1 computing. They include providing ongoing sustained, collaborative time for teachers to explore and share resources, providing a “human infrastructure” (Lei, 2005) of people that can help teachers incorporate new technologies into their teaching practices during the school day, and providing Web 2.0 tools that can serve as portals for teachers to share electronic resources beyond the school day. [Read more]
SIG Recommended Sessions
Each year, SIG Officers sift through the hundreds of accepted sessions and workshops to find the events most relevant to their SIG's focus and mission. This year, these recommendations were incorporated into the NECC program search. Simply visit the NECC Program Search page and scroll down to the "SIG Picks" box. Click on one or more SIGs to search for the recommended sessions and workshops chosen by that SIG's Officer group. Before you schedule your NECC time, be sure to note any SIG Picks that pique your interest!
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