Learning and Leading - August 2010

at a glance

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving learning and teaching by advancing the effective use of technology in PK– 12 and teacher education.

Governance | www.iste.org/board

Each year ISTE members elect outstanding educational leaders to a board of directors that governs the organization with guidance from ISTE’s strategic plan ( www.iste.org/ strategic-plan).

Membership | www.iste.org/join

ISTE membership is a powerful and convenient way for teachers, administrators, teacher educators, media specialists, technology coordinators, and other education professionals to connect with peers, share the challenges and excitement of teaching, and be part of a dynamic community that is leading the transformation of education.

ISTE 100 | www.iste.org/iste100

ISTE 100 corporate members are select, forward-thinking corporations that share ISTE’s commitment to advancing education and work closely with educators in pursuit of that goal.

Ways to Connect

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) | www.iste.org/sigs ISTE members can network with like-minded colleagues worldwide through SIGs focused on groups such as administrators and teacher educators, or on topics such as telelearning and handheld computing.

Affiliates | www.iste.org/affiliates

The ISTE Affiliate Network connects nearly 90 regional organizations from around the globe that share ISTE’s vision, provide year-round professional development, and connect ISTE to its members in a grassroots, tangible way.

ISTE Community Ning | www.iste-community.org The ISTE Community Ning is a year-round social network for members, affiliated organizations and groups, and educational leaders.

ISTE Connects | www.isteconnects.org

ISTE’s official blog provides a gateway to learning about and engaging with the world of ed tech.

ISTE Island in Second Life | www.iste.org/secondlife ISTE’s Second Life space is a venue for educators to network and learn from each other about real-life education opportunities and best practices in Second Life.

Facebook | www.iste.org/facebook

ISTE’s Facebook page features updates on current programs and projects and offers a venue for online communication and collaboration among the ed tech community.

Twitter | www.iste.org/twitter

ISTE’s official Twitter stream, @isteconnects, provides updates about ISTE’s activities and the field of ed tech to the greater education community.

Linked In | www.iste.org/linkedin

The ISTE Linked In group is a profession-focused network for educators to discuss current trends, exchange ideas, and connect about career opportunities.

ISTE Wikispaces | www.iste.wikispaces.net

ISTE’s wikis are a means for members to communicate, collaborate, and participate in ISTE-related projects.

Learn more at www.iste.org

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Advocacy

Advocacy Toolkit | www.iste.org/advocacy/toolkit ISTE has compiled a collection of stories, templates, starter kits, and other resources to help you to make the case for ed tech.

U.S. Public Policy Objectives | www.iste.org/advocacy/public-policy ISTE bases its public policy priorities on our members’ commitment to provide students with the skills and tools they need to succeed in the 21st century.

Ed Tech Action Network (ETAN) | www.edtechactionnetwork.org ETAN provides an opportunity to make your voice heard by sending letters to national, state, and local policy makers.

Publications

Learning & Leading with Technology (L&L) | www.iste.org/LL ISTE’s magazine provides practical ideas and forward-thinking examinations of technology use in PK– 12. L&L is delivered to all members eight times a year.

Books and Courseware | www.iste.org/bookstore ISTE’s materials are written by teachers, teacher educators, technology specialists, and educational leaders at all levels who believe deeply in the potential of technology to transform the learning environment.

ISTE Update | www.iste.org/update

ISTE’s monthly e-newsletter keeps members up to date on activities happening throughout the organization.

Journal of Research on Technology in Education (JRTE) | www.iste.org/jrte

ISTE’s quarterly, peer-reviewed journal publishes high-quality research about the trends and challenges of learning and teaching in the 21st century.

Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education (JDLTE, formerly JCTE) | www.iste.org/jdlte ISTE’s SIG for Teacher Educators’ quarterly, peer-reviewed journal provides educational technology research to educators of preservice and inservice teachers.

ISTE Daily Leader | www.iste.org/conference/dailyleader Produced onsite each year at ISTE’s conference and exposition, the Daily Leader provides attendees with the latest conference news and exhibit hall coverage.

ISTE Initiatives & Projects

ISTE Conference & Exposition | www.iste.org/conference ISTE’s annual conference and exposition (formerly known as NECC) is the place to be for educators intent on being at the forefront of improving learning and teaching by advancing the use of technology.

NETS | www.iste.org/nets

ISTE unveiled its updated NETS for Students (NETS•S) in 2007, NETS for Teachers (NETS•T) in 2008, and NETS for Administrators (NETS•A) in 2009. The standards, now used in every U.S. state and many countries, are credited with significantly influencing expectations for students and creating targets of excellence related to technology.

Research & Evaluation | www.iste.org/research

ISTE’s Research and Evaluation Department advances learning and teaching by developing, implementing, and disseminating cutting-edge research on educational technology integration in education systems.

Professional Development Services | www.iste.org/profdev ISTE provides a continuum of high-quality professional development opportunities keyed to the NETS and organizational development services to improve learning and teaching in PK– 12 education.