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News Release #11—June 29, 2007 18,500 Attend NECC 2007 in Atlanta News Release #10—June 26, 2007 Panel of Past ISTE Presidents Calls for Creativity, Innovation in Teaching News Release #9—June 26, 2007 Futurist Andrew Zolli and Panel of Experts Discuss Unlocking Creativity and Promoting Innovation in Education News Release #8—June 26, 2007 ISTE Opens Island in Second Life News Release #7—June 25, 2007 ISTE Unveils Updated Educational Technology Standards for Students at NECC News Release #6—June 25, 2007 Futurist Andrew Zolli Speaks at ISTE's National Educational Computing Conference News Release #5—June 24, 2007 ISTE President Opens Educational Technology Conference with Call for Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom News Release #4—June 12, 2007 Gateway and AT&T Support National Educational Computing Conference 2007 as Tier One Sponsors News Release #3—June 11, 2007 Futurist Andrew Zolli will Convene Panel of Experts to Discuss Creativity and Innovation in Education News Release #2—February 19, 2007 Futurist Andrew Zolli to Keynote ISTE's NECC 2007 In Atlanta News Release #1—October 12, 2006 National Educational Computing Conference 2007 Dates And Location Announced 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2007 CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, 1.541.302.3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, 1.541.434.7021 18,500 ATTEND NECC 2007 IN ATLANTA ATLANTA -- More than 18,500 educators and exhibit personnel attended the 28th Annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), held in Atlanta, June 24 through 27, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Presented by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®), in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement, attendees came from all over the United States and around the globe. They included teachers, administrators, library media specialists, technology coordinators, and teacher educators, as well as representatives from industry and government. Conference highlights included:
About ISTE The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source in education technology for professional development, knowledge generation, and advocacy. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 worldwide leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of integrating technology into schools. Visit www.iste.org or call (800) 336-5191 to learn more about ISTE. ISTE® is the registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2007 CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 513-1236 (cell); (541) 434-7021 PANEL OF PAST ISTE PRESIDENTS CALLS FOR CREATIVITY, INNOVATION IN TEACHING Atlanta -- Collectively, the panelists at the International Society for Technology in Education's (ISTE) Presidents' Forum have accumulated more than 100 years of experience in the field of educational technology. This meeting of some of the most creative, strategic and respected minds in the field took place Wednesday, June 27, at the close of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in Atlanta, Ga. "The learning landscape is changing dramatically. It is important that ISTE take every opportunity to understand how these changes impact the organization's leadership role into the future and learn how ISTE can provide those services of most value to its members," said ISTE CEO Don Knezek. Outgoing ISTE President Kurt Steinhaus facilitated the discussion among panelists Knezek and past ISTE Presidents Gary Bitter, Cheryl Williams, Jan Van Dam, Cathie Norris and Paul Resta. Industry representatives from Hewlett Packard, Adobe, Apple, Atomic Learning, Cable in the Classroom and Intel also participated in the discussion. "We do need to focus on digital equity to ensure that students have access. We also need to benchmark our education systems and outcomes against international standards, because we have been slipping in this county," Knezek said. This lively dialogue between top business and education leaders gave conference attendees a rare insider's view into the interactions of those making multi-million dollar decisions about the education technology industry. Panelists highlighted the changes technology enables in teaching and learning and looked at current challenges and solutions. Panelists identified the need for a systemic view. "It's about every piece of the puzzle," said Steinhaus in his closing remarks. "It's about designing for learning, communicating with the public, celebrating successes and recognizing our shortcomings and it's about creating a positive work environment for the teachers." ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged inimproving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2007 CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 731-9549 (cell); (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 513-1236 (cell); (541) 434-7021 FUTURIST ANDREW ZOLLI AND PANEL OF EXPERTS DISCUSS UNLOCKING CREATIVITY AND PROMOTING INNOVATION IN EDUCATION ATLANTA -- Taking risks, asking the hard questions, being willing to fail and reaching for the impossible were recurring themes from the diverse panel of thinkers moderated by futurist Andrew Zolli on June 26, at the 2007 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Zolli, who opened NECC with a keynote address on Sunday, June 24, returned to delve deeper into topics raised at the start of the conference. "We're here to talk about what it takes to unlock the profound creative potential inside us," Zolli said. Panel members included:
"What can we do as a society to generate truly, truly, truly creative kids?" Cullinane asked attendees at the panel discussion. "First, we talk about learning first, and technology later." Panelists discussed the importance of creating learning environments in which it's okay for students and teachers to fail. For example, Streb's contemporary dance studio in New York City is modeled after a garage because, according to Streb, "the garage is where people go... to mess stuff up." The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development will release a report next week on the brain's capacity for learning mercy, literacy, foreign language and emotions. Visit www.oecd.org/edu to view the report. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2007 CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 731-9549 (cell); (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 513-1236 (cell); (541) 434-7021 ISTE OPENS ISLAND IN SECOND LIFE Atlanta -- The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) introduced members to its Second Life virtual center for networking and collaboration this week, at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in Atlanta, Ga. Second Life is a multi-user virtual environment with more than 7 million registered residents. The free online program is fast becoming a digital epicenter for education and learning. ISTE developed a Second Life center last fall on EduIsland, an area of privately owned virtual "land" within the popular digital world, along with 18 other educational organizations. An overwhelmingly positive response from ISTE members encouraged ISTE to purchase its own island this past spring. Several of the events at NECC, held June 24 through June 27, took place simultaneously on the ISTE Island in Second Life, allowing conference attendees to speak in real time with colleagues around the world. "We started with fewer than 20 founding members in the ISTE networking group and now we have about 1,400," Jennifer Ragan-Fore, ISTE general membership program director, says. "Our members are all over the world, so they don't get a chance to interact very much. This has been the closest simulation to having real time, in-person interactions." ISTE sponsors a Second Life networking group offering weekly networking socials and topical events for members. ISTE also organizes a twice-monthly speaker series in the online world to discuss breaking issues in educational technologies. Learn more online at www.iste.org/secondlife/. The ISTE Island features a staff of volunteer docents who introduce new members to the program and Second Life veterans presented a training session on the Second Life project Monday, June 25, at NECC. The daylong session trained ISTE members in the basics of Second Life and explored ways the program can be integrated into traditional educational practices. "There is a learning curve at the beginning and Second Life sometimes can be a little overwhelming unless you have someone there who can give you some tips," Ragan-Fore says. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2007 CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 731-9549 (cell); (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 513-1236 (cell); (541) 434-7021 ISTE UNVEILS UPDATED EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS AT NECC ATLANTA -- The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) unveiled its updated National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S) to a packed crowd at the 2007 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) on Monday, June 25. Launched last year at NECC, the NETS•S Refresh Project convened students and major stakeholders in town-hall style meetings around the country over the past year, inviting feedback on the update. The project included participation from representatives in 50 states and 22 countries, including China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Developed by ISTE through consensus of education stakeholders in the late 1990s, ISTE's NETS•S define what students should know and be able to do with technology, and are now in use in 48 of the 50 U.S. states and many countries. According to ISTE's CEO Don Knezek, the original NETS•S focused predominantly on technology "because that was okay at that time, but that's not true now and we need to look at innovation and creativity. A technological divide translates to a learning divide. [We need to focus on] what students need to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital age." Globalization emerged as a key new factor during the comment period, Knezek said. Grouped into six "buckets," the new standards are creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concept. "The first set of standards was about learning to use technology. This set is about using technology to learn," said David Barr, retired educator and member of ISTE's Accreditation and Standards committee. The NETS•S Refresh Project is supported by funding from Level One Sponsors: Adobe Systems, Apple, Intel, and Pearson Education; Level Two Sponsors: Microsoft, Promethean, Inc. and SMART Technologies. ISTE launched a similar update project for its NETS for Teachers at NECC on Sunday, June 24. A refresh project for NETS for Administrators will be launched in 2008. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2007 CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 731-9549 (cell); (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 513-1236 (cell); (541) 434-7021 FUTURIST ANDREW ZOLLI SPEAKS AT ISTE'S NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING CONFERENCE ATLANTA -- With the current pace of technological innovation, computers will soon replace human labor for complex and repetitive tasks, according to futurist Andrew Zolli at his keynote address on Sunday, June 24, at the 2007 National Educational Computing Conference, hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). "What is left to humanity is the essence of creativity," Zolli said. "In a world of commoditized computation we all have to find our creative centers and the good news is, it's there." In his address, Zolli emphasized the need to reexamine traditional definitions of creativity and innovation and embracing that which is tangible, personal, desirable and present. He explored the impact of technology of school transformation, student engagement and preparedness for the future. Zolli also shared predictions for the future. "We are exploding all over the world," he said. "The future is going to be more intergenerational, more multiethnic and more female than ever before." A brilliant, globally connected young author and thought leader, Zolli works at the intersection of demographics, creativity, design and technology, teasing out the forces behind innovation and change. Zolli's work and ideas have appeared widely in media outlets ranging from PBS and the History Channel to The New York Times and Wired magazine. He has been the futurist-in-residence for American Demographics magazine, Popular Science, National Geographic and National Public Radio's Marketplace and is the editor of The Catalog of Tomorrow, which explores 100 trends and technologies for the next 25 years. As the former chief marketing officer and chief strategy officer of Siegel & Gale, one of the world's leading strategy and branding firms, Zolli helped design and position the American Express blue card, Netscape Navigator, the Weather Channel and a host of other high-profile products and services. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2007 CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 731-9549 (cell); (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 513-1236 (cell); (541) 434-7021 ISTE PRESIDENT OPENS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE WITH CALL FOR EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM ATLANTA -- Educators need to focus less on teaching technology and more on incorporating digital tools seamlessly into learning, said newly elected president of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Trina Davis. Her comments were presented during today's opening session of ISTE's 2007 National Educational Computing Conference, held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. "It's no longer a matter of teaching children to use a mouse or turn on a monitor," Davis said. "Our emphasis should be on providing an engaging, authentic learning experience using technology appropriately and effectively to make that happen." Davis cited a recent Education Week report that found nearly all U.S. schools can get online and most of the country's instructional computers use high-speed Internet connections. However, student access to these tools at home is still lagging, particularly among lower-income students. "Access to technology and its transformative powers in learning must be a reality for all students, not just those blessed by geography, birth or economic status," Davis said. The rise of new technologies has made global collaboration easier and more affordable. Davis challenged participants to use new technologies to expand learning outside the classroom and prepare their students for a successful transition into the digital age. "Embrace global learning and the opportunities it presents for you and your students," Davis said. Davis is an assistant professor and director of eEducation at Texas A&M University in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture. She has more than 13 years of experience in public education, including teaching mathematics at the middle school and college level. Davis replaces outgoing ISTE President Kurt Steinhaus, deputy cabinet secretary for the New Mexico State Department of Education. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2007 CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 434-7021 GATEWAY AND AT&T SUPPORT NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING CONFERENCE 2007 AS TIER ONE SPONSORS WASHINGTON, DC -- Gateway and AT&T have signed on as Tier One sponsors of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) to be presented by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®). This is Gateway's seventh year as a Tier One sponsor. The two Tier One sponsors have provided major funding for NECC 2007, to be held June 24 through 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This year's conference will be presented in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Public Broadcasting Education and Georgia's Leadership Institute for School Improvement. CDW•G, Promethean, and Verizon have signed on as Tier Two sponsors for NECC 2007. Tier Three sponsors include 8e6 Technologies, Blackboard, GovConnection and InFocus. NECC 2007 will receive media sponsorships from eSchool News, Scholastic Administrator, Center for Digital Education, District Administration and Technology & Learning. Each year, NECC sponsors help ensure the conference's success by providing financial or in-kind contributions. The world's largest educational technology conference, NECC 2007 is expected to draw more than 18,000 teachers, administrators, technology coordinators, teacher educators, and industry and government representatives from all over the world. According to Donella Evoniuk, conference director, ISTE couldn't provide such a high-quality conference without the support of NECC sponsors. "We're so grateful to our corporate sponsors for contributing to the success of NECC each and every year," she says. "Thanks to their incredible generosity, we're able to provide thousands of attendees with this premier forum in which to learn, exchange information and survey the field of educational technology." NECC 2007 will offer hundreds of workshops, sessions, forums, and keynotes providing resources and solutions to today's urgent issues, including advocacy, assessment, data-driven decision making, and leadership training. NECC 2007 features hands-on workshops, lecture-format and interactive concurrent sessions, discussions with key industry leaders, and the largest educational technology exhibit in the world. Find the conference schedule as well as housing, registration and travel information on the conference Web site: www.iste.org/necc. Details are also available by calling (800) 280-6218 or e-mailing neccreg@iste.org. International inquiries should be directed to (541) 346-3537. About ISTE The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership association, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education. Visit www.iste.org or call (800) 336-5191 to learn more about ISTE and its new initiatives -- including the next generation of NETS for Students, Teachers, and Administrators. ISTE® is the registered trademark of International Society for Technology in Education. # # #
CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 513-1236 FUTURIST ANDREW ZOLLI WILL CONVENE PANEL OF EXPERTS TO DISCUSS CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN EDUCATION ATLANTA -- Futurist Andrew Zolli will moderate a diverse roundtable dialogue on education's global role in developing student creativity and innovation at the 2007 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Tuesday, June 26, at 8:30 a.m. ISTE's 2007 keynote platform spans three days of the conference, with each day focusing on a different aspect of developing the creative process in students. Tuesday's panel discussion brings together a mix of creative and educational experts with the specific goal of uncovering and illuminating the global importance of engaging the spirit of innovation in students. Panelists are:
ISTE's 28th annual NECC is being held in Atlanta June 24 through 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center. NECC provides an annual forum for K-20 education professionals to learn, exchange ideas and survey the field of educational technology. Drawing more than 18,000 attendees annually, the conference offers hands-on workshops, lectures, discussions with key industry leaders and the largest exhibit of educational technology in the world. For more information, visit www.iste.org/necc. About ISTE The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership association, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education. Visit www.iste.org or call (800) 336-5191 to learn more about ISTE and its new initiatives -- including the next generation of NETS for Students, Teachers, and Administrators. ISTE® is the registered trademark of International Society for Technology in Education. # # #
CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 434-7021 FUTURIST ANDREW ZOLLI TO KEYNOTE ISTE'S NECC 2007 IN ATLANTA Washington, DC -- The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is pleased to announce that futurist Andrew Zolli will deliver the keynote address and moderate a panel at the 28th annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), to be held June 24 through June 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. A brilliant, globally-connected young author and thought leader, Zolli works at the intersection of demographics, creativity, design and technology, teasing out the forces behind innovation and change. Zolli's work and ideas have appeared widely in media outlets ranging from PBS and the History Channel to The New York Times and Wired magazine. He has been the futurist-in-residence for American Demographics magazine, Popular Science, National Geographic and National Public Radio's Marketplace and is the editor of The Catalog of Tomorrow, which explores 100 trends and technologies for the next 25 years. As the former chief marketing officer and chief strategy officer of Siegel & Gale, one of the world's leading strategy and branding firms, he helped design and position the American Express blue card, Netscape Navigator, the Weather Channel and a host of other high-profile products and services. Zolli's keynote address, held Sunday evening, June 24, will explore the impact of technology on school transformation, student engagement, and preparedness for the future. Zolli will also moderate a panel on Tuesday morning, June 26, exploring how the arts, brain research, and globalization shape the future of education. Additional details about the panel will be announced later this spring. "We're very pleased to bring Andrew Zolli to NECC audiences this year," says Leslie Conery, NECC Conference Chair and ISTE Deputy CEO. "His is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary gift for understanding the central factors that will shape education for decades to come. We're looking forward to a fascinating conference-long conversation about the future of learning and teaching." The premier national and international ed tech event, NECC 2007: Learning and Leading With Technology, is presented by ISTE in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting. More than 18,000 teachers, teacher educators, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, policy makers, industry representatives, and exhibitors from around the globe are expected to attend. For 27 years, NECC has provided K-20 education professionals with an annual forum to learn, exchange, and survey advancements in the field of educational technology. Through hands-on and discussion-based workshops, lectures and interactive sessions, discussions with key industry speakers, and the largest vendor exhibition of its kind, NECC offers participants the unique opportunity to discover and share what they need to develop the appropriate use of technology in their classrooms, districts, and universities. NECC involves more than 700 local, regional, and national volunteers in the event. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register soon, as housing resources and exhibit space fill up quickly every year. Travel information and a preliminary conference schedule are available at www.iste.org/necc/. Full registration materials, including workshop titles and a schedule of social events, will be available later this month at www.iste.org/necc/, or by phoning toll-free (800) 280-6218. International inquiries should be directed to (541) 346-3537. Applications for exhibit space and vendor sessions are available online at www.iste.org/necc/, or by phoning NECC 2007 Exhibit Management at (800) 280-6218 or (541) 346-3537. The fax number is (541) 346-3509; e-mail is . About the International Society for Technology in Education The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source in education technology for professional development, knowledge generation, and advocacy. A nonprofit membership association, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in K-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Education Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 worldwide leaders and emerging leaders in educational technology. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of integrating technology into schools. Recent ISTE initiatives include the ISTE Institute: Leading with NETS, a professional development program for educators based on ISTE's NETS; and the ISTE Futures Project, which includes a new formal and academic Delphi Study that will forecast likelihoods for the future of education. Visit www.iste.org or call (800) 336-5191 to learn more about ISTE. ISTE® is the registered trademark of International Society for Technology in Education. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct 12, 2006 CONTACT: NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING CONFERENCE 2007 WASHINGTON, DC--The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) has announced that the 28th annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) will be held June 24 through June 27, 2007, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The premier national and international ed tech event, NECC 2007: Learning and Leading with Technology, is presented by ISTE in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting. More than 18,000 teachers, teacher educators, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, policy makers, industry representatives, and exhibitors from around the globe are expected to attend. For nearly 30 years, NECC has provided K-20 education professionals with an annual forum to learn, exchange, and survey advancements in the field of educational technology. Through hands-on and discussion-based workshops, lectures and interactive sessions, discussions with key industry speakers, and the largest vendor exhibition of its kind, NECC offers participants the unique opportunity to discover and share what they need to develop the appropriate use of technology in their classrooms, districts, and universities. NECC involves more than 700 local, regional, and national volunteers in the event. Leslie Conery, ISTE deputy CEO, notes that NECC 2007 will be the most interactive NECC to date. "We listened to our attendees and thought about the learning environment we wish to model for today's teachers, and the conclusion was unanimous--all want a more hands-on experience at NECC. For 2007, we'll have model lessons in a model classroom, bring-your-own-laptop sessions, an expanded hands-on open source lab and a Blogger's Café." Online registration and a preliminary schedule for NECC 2007 are now available at www.iste.org/necc. Housing reservations will be available online beginning Nov. 2, and conference updates, including travel information and keynote speakers, will be posted as soon as they become available. Full registration materials, including workshop titles and a schedule of social events, will be available in February 2007 at the Web site or by phoning toll-free 1.800.280.6218. International inquiries should be directed to 1.541.346.3537. Applications for exhibit space and vendor sessions are available online at www.iste.org/necc, or by phoning NECC 2007 Exhibit Management at 1.800.280.6218 or 1.541.346.3537. The fax number is 1.541.346.3509; e-mail is neccexhibits@iste.org. About the International Society for Technology in Education The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education. Visit www.iste.org or call 1.800.336.5191 to learn more about ISTE and its new initiatives--including the next generation of NETS for Students, Teachers, and Administrators. ISTE® is the registered trademark of International Society for Technology in Education.# # # |
 
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