Special Interest Groups: Extend Your Learning Communities

Expand the "I" in ISTE membership by joining an ISTE Special Interest Group. SIG membership offers a great way to increase your knowledge base and connect with international colleagues who are focused on a particular aspect of the dynamic field of educational technology. Membership in an ISTE SIG is also an investment in career development, providing:

• Knowledge-sharing listserves that extend your learning community across time and place;
• Online and print venues for sharing research, expertise, and best practices;
• Face-to-face meetings and conferences with materials focused on enhancing your professional skills;
• Awards and recognition for outstanding contributions to the field; and
• Special leadership opportunities at NECC and within ISTE governance.

1-to-1 Computing: SIG1to1 works to advance the thoughtful proliferation of 1-to-1 mobile computing devices for every student in K-16 education. Share 1-to-1 initiatives, concerns, and best practices with the topic's most passionate supporters.
www.iste.org/sig1to1

Administrators: SIGAdmin provides a venue for principals and other educational leaders to explore factors that influence a positive return on technology investment, and to share best practices for planning, managing, and assessing related educational resources.
www.iste.org/sigadmin

Computing Teachers: SIGCT seeks to advance the practice of teaching computing and computer science in PK–12 education both broad knowledge and skills needed by all students and various aspects of the discipline for those wishing more in-depth study.
www.iste.org/sigct

Digital Equity: SIGDE seeks to improve access to technology tools and provide opportunities for all 21st century learners. Share proven digital equity strategies with educators, researchers, and educational reform leaders worldwide.
www.iste.org/sigde

Handheld Computing: SIGHC supports educational uses of handheld, wireless, and mobile computing devices. Collaborate with a broad cross-section of members, including teachers, tech coordinators, teacher educators, researchers, and industry leaders.
www.iste.org/sighc

Innovative Learning Technologies: SIGILT provides a venue for pioneering educators to explore promising new learning technologies and innovative practices. Learn how to implement and sustain innovation in classrooms and schools.
www.iste.org/sigilt

Interactive Video Conferencing: SIGIVC supports educators in the use of interactive videoconferencing and related virtual learning technologies. Share best practices on planning for, implementing, and managing IVC in the classroom.
www.iste.org/sigivc

Media Specialists: SIGMS recognizes that library media specialists often serve as school and district technology leaders and supports this role with professional development and policy activities in a variety of venues.
www.iste.org/sigms

Special Education Technology: SETSIG sponsors workshops, trainings, and other activities for educators interested in assistive and instructional applications of technology for disabled and gifted students.
www.iste.org/setsig

Technology Coordinators: SIGTC addresses current legislation and advancements in this rapidly changing field. Venues for identifying problems and solutions include an active online forum and face-to-face meetings.
www.iste.org/sigtc

Teacher Educators: SIGTE serves professors and other professionals focused on teacher education with a peer-reviewed journal and other venues that address pre- and inservice training, certification issues, research in computer education, and appropriate training materials.
www.iste.org/sigte

Telelearning: SIGTel supports educators involved with computer-based communications and distance learning models through an online bulletin and other venues for sharing research, international connections, special projects, and training opportunities.
www.iste.org/sigtel