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23 Jul 2008
Meet ISTE in Singapore! Anticipation builds for the first International Conference on Teaching and Learning with Technology, iCTLT 2008, hosted jointly by ISTE and the Ministry of Education in Singapore. With a stellar international program including keynotes, spotlights, breakouts, hands-on workshops, concurrent sessions and visits to outstanding Singapore schools, this exciting event takes place August 4 -6, 2008, and has already seen nearly 2000 attendees register from 20 countries across the Asia-Pacific Region and around the world. The event includes a vibrant educational technology showcase as well with more than 40 providers exhibiting the latest in technology, services, digital content and other resources for schools. Learn more and register today...
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18 Jul 2008
The International Society for Technology in Education's (ISTE) board of directors elected its officers at a board meeting in conjunction with the 2008 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in San Antonio, Texas June 29 through July 2.
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10 Jul 2008
 The latest edition in ISTE's line up, National Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T), has been released. This second edition still incorporates the need for basic technology competence, like the first, but also addresses the pedagogical skills and knowledge that teachers require to lead and support effective student learning in an increasingly digital society.
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03 Jul 2008
More than 17,600 educators and exhibit personnel attended the 29th Annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), held in San Antonio, June 29 through July 2, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Conference highlights included:
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02 Jul 2008
While thousands of attendees are participating in person at the International Society for Technology in Education's 29th annual National Educational Computing Conference taking place in San Antonio, Texas, online technology has made it possible for NECC to expand beyond the conference center's walls.
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02 Jul 2008
ISTE Past President Kurt Steinhaus led the panel of other past presidents and business leaders in a roundtable discussion, which he kicked off by posing the question: If you had 30 seconds to tell the new President of the U.S. about the role federal government should play in educational technology in the next administration, what would you say?
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02 Jul 2008
With attendees from all 50 states and nearly 50 countries, the 29th annual National Educational Computing Conference showcases the increasingly global focus of the International Society for Technology in Education. Several offerings at NECC reflect ISTE's efforts to expand their international reach.
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01 Jul 2008
The International Society for Technology in Education named the first recipient of the Excellence in Digital Equity at the Digital Equity Summit at the 29th annual National Educational Computing Conference.
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01 Jul 2008
Attendees of the International Society for Technology in Education's National Educational Computing Conference received tools and tips on Internet safety at a town hall-style meeting. The Town Hall featured a keynote address from Anastasia Goodstein, author of Totally Wired and editor-in-chief of the Ypulse blog.
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30 Jun 2008
Capitalizing on the power of technology to transform education was the resounding message from Trina Davis, International Society for Technology in Education president, during the opening session of the 29th annual National Educational Computing Conference.
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30 Jun 2008
ISTE launched the first of three new public policy briefs at NECC 2008 in San Antonio. Focused on technology and student achievement, it explores current research as well as the effects of access and equity and the implications for global competitiveness.
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30 Jun 2008
The International Society for Technology in Education launched the next generation of standards for teachers' (NETS*T) use of technology at the 29th annual National Educational Computing Conference.
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24 Jun 2008
The 29th annual National Educational Computer Conference (NECC) opens in San Antonio on Sunday, June 29. Look for the daily conference newspaper posted to this site starting on 6/30.
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23 Jun 2008
 ISTE's new title, Tablet PCs in K-12 Education
, has arrived. Editor, Mike van Mantgem, offers educators a practical guide to tablet PCs by providing examples and case studies taken from real teachers in real classrooms.
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17 Jun 2008
Ed Tech pioneer, NECC program chair, and L&L acquisition editor Anita McAnear this week celebrated her 25th year with ISTE. Learn more about her contributions to the field via her L&L column and the nifty NECC 2008 ning!
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13 Jun 2008
Whether or not you'll be attending the upcoming NECC in San Antonio, don't miss the NECC ning. It's a great example of how tech-savvy educators are using social networks to co-create their professional development experience at the world's premier Ed Tech conference.
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12 Jun 2008
 ISTE's new title, Visual Arts Units for All Levels, has arrived early in our warehouses! Written by New York City educator, Mark Guru, the book includes 20 classroom projects that use technology creatively in support of visual arts in the curriculum.
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11 Jun 2008
The summer editions of ISTE's peer-reviewed journals, Journal of Research on Technology in Education(JRTE) and Journal of Computing in Teacher Education(JCTE), are now online. Browse abstracts and learn how you can subscribe
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09 Jun 2008
Learn how to implement techniques and strategies to expand successful technological progress and training in your school! Don't miss innovative staff developers Joan Gore and Janet Corder in ISTE's next webinar. Register today
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02 Jun 2008
The U.S. Senate last week passed the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, which focuses on education strategies rather than locking up access. "This is a much more effective approach," says ISTE CEO Don Knezek, who testified at a congressional briefing on the issue last fall.
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