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#1-NECC (1979)
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Host Institution: University of Iowa
Chair: Ted Sjoerdsma
Roots of NECC—1969 CCUC (Conference on Computers in Undergraduate Curricula)
The major themes were:
- A hardware debate: micros vs. minicomputers
- Development of educational software: CAI, CMI, simulations for subject specific uses (math, science, social sciences, health, engineering)
- Defining teacher competencies for preservice, inservice training
There were 32 sessions, including:
- Computer science (4): labs, programming languages
- Post-K-12 (11)
- K-12 sessions (2): interest just beginning to emerge in this area
#2-NECC/2 (1980)
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Host Institution: Christopher Newport College
Chair: Gerald Engel
The major themes were:
- A year of important new paradigms
- New NCTM standards for mathematics
- ACM Elementary and Secondary Schools Subcommittee (David Moursund)
- Open University (Frank Lovis)
- Scarsdale Project K-12 (Robert Taylor)
- Use of computer labs (Alfred Bork, Robert Tinker)
- Beginning of LOGO in elementary schools (Dan Watt)
- Computer literacy defined—Robert Taylor, Beverly Hunter, Dave Moursund
- Hardware issue: how to choose a microcomputer for educational use (Commodore PETs, Apple, TRS-80)
There were 32 sessions, including:
- Computer science (4): restructuring core courses, teaching Pascal
- Higher education (7): using computers in mathematics, education, social sciences
- K-12 (5): simulations, games, CAI, early LOGO experiments, testing
- Teacher training (2): inservice
#3-NECC/3 (1981)
Location: Denton, Texas
Host Institution: North Texas State University
Chair: Jim Poirot
The major themes were:
- Integration of computer literacy into curriculum
- Reasoning with the computer
- Software evaluation protocols for educational software
- Emerging research on effectiveness of computers in education
There were 40 sessions, including:
- Computer science (5): programming issues - paradigms, Pascal, Ada
- Higher education (16): use of computers to teach mathematics, education, business, humanities, health, social sciences
- Administrative (5): scheduling, academic planning, financial planning
- K-12 (4): simulations, LOGO, BASIC programming, CAI, problem-solving
#4-NECC/4 (1982)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Host Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Chair: Michael Staman
The major themes were:
- Teacher training and computer literacy for t eachers
- Computer-based learning
- LOGO
- CAI authoring environments
- CAI projects in all disciplines: sessions for all of the disciplines (math, sciences, language, engineering, education, liberal arts requirement, social sciences)
There were 46 sessions, including:
- Computer science (7): programming tutorials (Ada, structured programming)
- Higher education (23): computer as a tool (word processing, stat packages, simulations), administration of university computing resources
- K-12 (5): use of LOGO, CAI, BASIC, reading, simulations, games
- Teacher training (7): computer literacy, district models
New for 1982: 51 exhibitors shared their hardware and software innovations with NECC attendees
#5-NECC/5 (1983)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Host Institution: Towson State University
Chair: Doris Lidtke
The major themes were:
- The year of LOGO!
- Integration of tools across the curriculum: word processing, databases, spreadsheets
- Teaching programming: the spaghetti code controversy
- Teacher training: computer literacy, the CBAM model
There were 52 sessions, including:
- Computer science (9): new curricula, accreditation, role of languages (Ada)
- Higher education (12): computer as tool (word processing, stat packages, simulations)
- Administrative (4): computer networks, purchases
- K-12 (9): LOGO, CAI, BASIC, reading, simulations, games
- Teacher training (4)
There were 64 exhibitors.
#6-NECC '84
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Host Institution: University of Dayton
Chair: Lawrence Jehn
The major themes were:
- Evaluation of impact of computers
- Software evaluation
- Integration across the curriculum
- Social impact issues: equity, g ender issues
- Use of CAI, LOGO
- Emerging technologies: videodisc in classroom, networks, e-mail
There were 83 sessions, including:
- Computer science (8): accreditation, languages (Ada)
- Higher education (17): computers in specific disciplines
- Administrative (4): district networking, school networking
- K-12 (13): LOGO, CAI, BASIC, reading, simulations, games
- Teacher training (7)
There were 78 exhibitors.
1985
There was no separate NECC in 1985; we joined forces with WCCE that year.
WCCE/85 Norfolk, Virginia
Chair: Gerald Engel
The major themes were:
- An international perspective
- Across the curriculum
- CAI specific to each discipline
- Pedagogical issues
- LOGO
- Teacher training
- Social impact and ethics
- Looking to the future
There were 113 sessions.
#7-NECC '86
Location: San Diego, California
Host Institution: University of San Diego
Chair: Susan Zgliczynski
The major themes were:
- Computers and ... integrate into, across!
- Computer literacy
- Use of videodisk technology
- Public domain educational software (FREDWRITER)
- Databases
- Critical thinking
- Teacher training
- Equity: gender, socioeconomic, handicapped
- Emerging technologies: networking
There were 104 sessions, including:
- Computer science (10): accreditation, AP exam, languages (Pascal, Modula-2, Ada, C)
- Higher education (8): computer as tool (word processing, stat packages, simulations, word processing in writing)
- Administrative (7): managing, maintaining computer resources, planning
- K-12 (21): LOGO, special needs children, within subjects, across curriculum
- Teacher training (5)
There were 84 exhibitors.
#8-NECC '87
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Host Institution: Temple University
Chair: Frank Friedman
The major themes were:
- Research, models on effective uses of computers in education
- Curriculum integration models
- Telecommunications
- Software evaluation
- Teacher certification
- LOGO
- Computer literacy
- Equity
There were 96 sessions, including:
- Computer science (7): difficulties with teaching programming, empirical studies
- Higher education (10): specific courses, projects
- Administrative (3)
- K-12 (32): within subjects, across curriculum, word processing, LOGO, special needs children
- Teacher training (6): models for effective teacher training
There were 96 exhibitors.
#9-NECC '88
Location: Dallas, Texas
Host Institution: University of North Texas
Chair: James Poirot
The major themes were:
- National reports: accreditation, teacher certification, curriculum
- Reform, Power On! (OTA)
- Hypermedia
- Software tools: AppleWorks, HyperCard
- Equity
- Critical thinking skills
- Teacher training
- Telecommunications
- LogoWriter
- LOGO
- Computer literacy
There were 93 sessions, including:
- Computer science (6): languages, Ada, LOGO, use of labs
- Higher education (13): specific courses, projects
- Administrative (2): district planning, implementation
- K-12 (28): within subjects, across curriculum, LOGO
- Teacher training (10)
There were 143 exhibitors.
#10-NECC '89
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Host Institution: Lesley College
Chairs: Nancy Roberts, Susan Friel
The major themes were:
- HyperCard
- Multimedia
- Ethics in computer courses
- LOGO
- Computer literacy
- Models of school district implementation
- Curriculum, teacher training, hardware and software purchases
- Telecommunications
- Research emphasis
There were 138 sessions, including:
- Computer science (9): 2 on teaching computer ethics, curriculum issues
- Higher education (7): specific courses (math, stats, etc.), projects
- K-12 (37): within subjects, across curriculum, HyperCard, model projects
- Teacher training (12): providing tools to teachers
There were 154 exhibitors.
#11-NECC '90
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Host Institution: Clemson University
Chair: John McGregor
The major themes were:
- Hypermedia
- Multimedia
- Electronic networks
- Ethics and values
- Equity - gender
- Project reports
- A decade assessment: LOGO, computers in education, computer literacy
There were 90 sessions, including:
- Computer science (8): use of labs, 2 on teaching computer ethics, 1 on gender
- Higher education (14): specific courses, projects, engineering
- Administrative (2)
- K-12 (29): within subjects, across curriculum, HyperCard, model projects
- Teacher training (3): accreditation, certification
There were 136 exhibitors.
#12-NECC '91
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Host Institution: Arizona State University
Chair: Gary Bitter
The major themes were:
- Telecommunications: local networks and the Internet
- Distance education
- Management of change
- School restructuring
- Hypermedia
- Multimedia: use of videodisk
- Computer literacy
- LOGO
- Equity, gender issues
- Emerging technology: virtual reality
There were 160 sessions, including:
- Computer science (2)
- Higher education (45): using multimedia, campus networks
- Administrative (3)
- K-12 (54): hypermedia, multimedia, distance learning
- Teacher training (18): multimedia, use of videodisk in classroom, autonomy
There were 160 exhibitors.
#13-NECC '92
Title: Windows to the World
Location: Dallas, Texas
Host Institution: University of North Texas
Chair: Cathleen Norris
The major themes were:
- Telecommunications
- Distance learning
- Networks: classroom, school, district, state, national
- Multimedia - hypermedia
- Role of technology in restructuring schools
- Model schools projects
- Curriculum integration models
- Teacher training models
- Cognitive issues: learning styles, interactivity
- Gender equity
- Using technology with special needs, disabled, at-risk students
- Videodisk technology
- Desktop publishing
There were 117 sessions, including:
- Computer science (10): new curriculum models for high school and two-year colleges, techniques for teaching programming, introducing object-oriented programming
- Higher education (4): campus networks, new curriculum reports
- Administrative (8): setting up networks, security from viruses, legal issues
- K-12 (30): hypermedia, multimedia, distance learning, using technology to teach specific subjects
- Teacher training (17): multimedia, tools for teachers, strategies for using technology
There were 155 exhibitors.
#14-NECC '93
Title: The Magic of Technology
Location: Orlando, Florida
Host Institution: University of Central Florida
Chair: Donna Baumbach
The major themes were:
- Use of multimedia
- School restructuring
- Networked classrooms
- Emerging: virtual reality, schools linked to the Internet
- Evaluation of technology use
- Immersion and integration of technology
- E-mail in the classroom
- Teacher networks
- Exemplary models and practice: courses, classroom use, school district implementation
- Still LOGO
There were 115 sessions, including:
- Computer science (4): teaching programming, collaborative learning techniques, high school CS curriculum
- Higher education (3): using computers in specific courses
- Administrative (6): district models, school networking
- K-12 (49): hypermedia, multimedia, instructio nal software, Internet, distance learning
- Teacher training (24): multimedia, teacher networks, tools for teachers
There were 205 exhibitors.
#15-NECC '94
Title: Recreating the Revolution
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Host Institution: Lesley College
Chairs: Jean Moon, John Richards
The major themes were:
- Restructuring: charter schools, systemic reform
- Federal role in financing technology, reform efforts
- Many models and exemplary programs
- Telecommunications
- Laptops to kids
- Internet in the classroom
- Curriculum integration
- CAI, LOGO, evolving computer literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking
- Multimedia/ hypermedia
- Pedagogical issues: learning styles, different paradigms
There were 204 sessions, including:
- Computer science (15): teaching programming, gender issues, high school curriculum
- Higher education (6): use of computers in specific courses
- Administrative (6): district models, school networking
- K-12 (74): multimedia, instructional software, constructivist models, Internet, distance learning, integration into curriculum
- Teacher training (23): new teacher inservice models, standards for teacher education
There were 238 exhibitors.
#16-NECC '95
Title: Emerging Technologies / Lifelong Learning
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Host Institution: Towson State University
Chair: Doris Lidtke
The major themes were:
- Networking: within a school, across a district, statewide, to the Internet, WWW
- Classroom demonstrations
- Focus on projects
- National models of technology integration, utilization
- Echoes of computer literacy, LOGO
- Gender equity in computing
- CD-ROM technology
There were 224 sessions, including:
- Computer science (13): programming, closed labs, gender equity, ethics and social impact issues, high school curriculum
- Higher education (10): distance learning courses, engineering
- Administrative (25): district, state models for curriculum integration, networking
- K-12 (64): hypermedia, networks, constructivist learning, specific subjects
- Teacher training (20): multimedia, use of CD-ROM, teacher education models
There were 172 exhibitors.
#17-NECC '96
Title: The Call of the North
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Host Institution: University of Minnesota / St. Cloud State University
Chairs: Connie Fiel, Sheldon Ramnarine
The major themes were:
- Networking: within a class, school, across a district, statewide, Internet
- Use of WWW resources in classroom, school: the "information superhi ghway"
- CD-ROM technology
- Multimedia
- Virtual classrooms, schools, communities, universities
- Online communities
- Integration of multiple technologies, esp. Internet, across the curriculum
- Merge of home, school, community
- Focus on projects: electronic portfolios
- Distance education
There were 192 sessions, including:
- Computer science (11): programming, closed labs, gender issues
- Higher education (8): distance learning courses, use of Internet
- Administrative (25): district, state models for curriculum integration, networking
- K-12 (51): hypermedia, use of Internet
- Teacher training (26): use of WWW in classroom, new models of inservice, preservice, empowering teachers
There were 263 exhibitors.
#18-NECC '97
Title: Potlatch
Location: Seattle, Washington
Host Institution: Western Washington University
Chair: Tony Jongejan
The major themes were:
- Networking: within a class, school, across a district, statewide, Internet
- Using WWW resources in classroom, school: safe access
- Creating hypermedia Web pages
- Web servers
- Converging technologies: WWW, Web TV, cable TV
- Multimedia: creating CD-ROMs
- Virtual classrooms, schools, communities, universities
- Online curriculum, support, training, services
- Integration of multiple technologies, esp. Internet, across the curriculum
- Connecting schools, libraries to the WWW
- Distance education
- Future looks: transforming, empowering, dealing with rapid change
There were 241 sessions, including:
- Computer science (5): programming C++, Java, AP exam, cs1-2
- Higher education (4): distance learning co urses, use of Internet
- Administrative (12): models for curriculum integration, networking, Internet access
- K-12 (98): hypermedia, use of Internet, Web pages
- Teacher training (29): use of WWW in classroom, teacher networks, Web-based courses, new methods for teaching technology to teachers, Web resources
There were 265 exhibitors.
#19-NECC '98
Title: Catch the Wave
Location: San Diego, California
Host Institution: California State University - San Marcos
Chair: Peggy Kelly
The major themes were:
- Networking: within a class, school, across a district, statewide, Internet
- Using WWW resources in classroom, school: safe access
- Creating hypermedia Web pages
- Web servers
- Converging technologies: WWW, Web TV, cable TV
- Multimedia: creating CD-ROMs
- Virtual classrooms, schools, communities, universities
- Online curriculum, support, training, services
- Integration of multiple technologies, esp. Internet, across the curriculum
- Connecting schools, libraries to the WWW
- Distance education
- Future looks: transforming, empowering, dealing with rapid change
There were 344 sessions, including:
- Computer science (10): teaching C++, Java in high school
- Higher education (8): distance learning
- Administrative (38): creating, administering networks
- K-12 (126): specific applications, lessons
- Teacher training (121): use of Internet, new tools
There were 284 exhibitors.
#20-NECC '99
Title: Spotlight on the Future
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Host Institution: Atlantic Community College
Chairs: Peter Mora, Arthur Wexler
The major themes were:
- Curriculum and instructional strategies
- Using technology to facilitate learning
- Current and emerging technologies
- Technology implementation
- Social and ethical issues
- Teacher education and training
- Distance learning and laptops
There were 345 sessions:
- Spotlight: 31
- Curriculum and instructional strategies: 146
- Using technology to facilitate learning: 33
- Current and emerging technologies: 14
- Technology implementation: 69
- Social and ethical issues: 14
- Teacher education and training: 17
- Laptops: 7
- Distance learning: 14
There were also:
- 12 Research papers
- 29 Web posters
- 72 Traditional posters
- 14 Student Showcase sessions
- 38 Exhibitor sessions
There were 335 exhibitors.
#21-NECC 2000
Title: Connecting at the Crossroads
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Host Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)
Chair: Paul Ohme
The major themes were:
- Beyond the crossroads: where do we go from here?
- Standards, assessment, and accountability: staying connected
- Connecting technology to teaching and learning
- Staying connected with professional development
- Moving beyond the crossroads: teachers as agents for change
- Connected communities: schools, businesses, and resources
There were 351 sessions:
- Spotlight: 21
- Beyond the crossroads: 38
- Standards, assessment, and accountability: 13
- Connecting technology to teaching and learning: 186
- Staying connected with professional development: 58
- Moving beyond the crossroads: 12
- Connected communities: 23
There were also:
- 6 Research papers
- 55 Web posters
- 54 Traditional posters
- 22 Make & Takes
- 17 Student Showcase sessions
- 23 Exhibitor sessions
There were 379 exhibitors.
#22-NECC 2001
Title: Building on the Future
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Host Institution: Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) and School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University
Chairs: Guy Ballard, Bonnie Thurber
The major themes were:
- Building a framework
- Building technology capacity
- Building human capacity
- Building a learning environment
- Building equity and accountability
There were 357 sessions:
- Building a Framework: 21
- Building Technology Capacity: 28
- Building Human Capacity: 93
- Building a Learning Environment: 205
- Building Equity and Accountability: 10
There were also:
- 25 Research papers
- 57 Web posters
- 56 Traditional posters
- 16 Make & Takes
- 17 Student Showcase sessions
- 24 Exhibitor sessions
There were 449 exhibitors.
#23-NECC 2002
Title: Nexus in Texas
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Presented in cooperation with: Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), Texas Center for Educational Technology (TCET), SouthCentral Regional Technology in Education Consortium (SCRTEC), Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Chair: Leslie Conery
The major themes were:
- Framework
- Technology Capacity
- Human Capacity
- Learning Environment
- Equity and Accountability
There were 292 sessions:
- Framework: 16
- Technology Capacity: 16
- Human Capacity: 69
- Learning Environment: 172
- Equity and Accountability: 19
There were also:
- 24 Research papers
- 25 Web posters
- 56 Traditional posters
- 20 Make & Takes
- 32 Student Showcase sessions
- 12 Corporate CEO Spotlights
There were 426 exhibitors.
#24-NECC 2003
Title: Visions & Reflections
Location: Seattle, Washington
Presented in cooperation with: The Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), with additional regional support from The Learning Space.
Chair: Leslie Conery
The major themes were:
- Framework
- Technology Capacity
- Human Capacity
- Learning Environment
- Equity and Accountability
The keynote speakers were:
- Mae Jemison
- Alan Kay
- Don Knezek
- Janette Racicot
- Allison Rossett
There were 342 sessions:
- Framework: 28
- Technology Capacity: 24
- Human Capacity: 54
- Learning Environment: 214
- Equity and Accountability: 22
There were also:
- Corporate CEO Spotlights: 5
- Research papers: 49
- Traditional posters: 57
- Web posters: 61
- Student Showcases: 21
- PT3 Grantees Gallery exhibits: 24
- Global Gallery exhibits: 34
- Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions: 30
- Workshops: 181
- Make & Takes: 16
- Forums & Symposia: 4
There were 366 exhibitors.
#25-NECC 2004
Title: Jammin' & Jazzin' with Technology
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Presented in cooperation with: The Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators (LACUE).
Chair: Leslie Conery
The major themes were:
- Framework
- Technology Capacity
- Human Capacity
- Learning Environment
- Equity and Accountability
The keynote speakers were:
- Malcolm Gladwell
- Jennifer Corriero & Michael Furdyk
- Susan Patrick
- Craig Barrett
- Peter Reynolds
There were 290 concurrent sessions (including Spotlights):
- Framework: 35
- Technology Capacity: 25
- Human Capacity: 54
- Learning Environment: 169
- Equity and Accountability: 7
There were also an additional 472 presentations:
- Corporate CEO Spotlights: 10
- Research Papers: 58
- Poster Sessions: 118
- Global Gallery: 35
- Student Showcase Sessions: 17
- PT3 Grantees Gallery: 24
- K–12 Interactive Videoconferencing Showcase: 18
- Louisiana Showcase: 8
- Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions: 34
- Workshops: 143
- Forums/Symposia/Seminars: 7
There were 449 exhibitors.