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Demographics
Background
NECC 2008 Highlights
Media Center/Press Room
Media Registration

Demographics

NECC's attendee base is broad and is made up of people who identify themselves as:

• District and School-based Technology Coordinators
• Principals and District-Level Administrators
• Classroom Teachers
• Media Specialists
• Teacher Educators
• University Professors and Instructors
• Government and Industry Representatives
• Independent Ed Tech Consultants

See the Demographics page in the Exhibitor Section for information on previous conferences, including attendance totals for the last eight NECCs and 2007 attendee profiles by position, level, scope, curricular focus, and region.

Background

The nation's largest and most comprehensive Ed Tech event, NECC 2008: Convene, Connect, Transform, is presented by ISTE in cooperation with the Texas Computer Education Association. 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.

Billed as the most hands-on and interactive conference yet, NECC 2008 will provide attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and collaborate with peers from around the globe. Conference offerings include hands-on labs; bring your own laptop sessions; model classrooms and peer-to-peer learning lounges, including Bloggers' Café, Classroom 2.0, Podcasting Lounge and Second Life.

For 29 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.

Previous NECCs have been held in Atlanta (2007) San Diego (2006), Philadelphia (2005), New Orleans (2004), Seattle (2003), San Antonio (2002) and Chicago (2001). NECC 2009 will be held in Washington, D.C.

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. 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. 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 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.

NECC 2008 Highlights

Keynote sessions Author and journalist James Surowiecki is the foremost authority on how to harness the collective wisdom in organizations to maximize competitive advantage. He will deliver the keynote address on Sunday, June 29, from 5:45 pm to 7 pm.

Featured Spotlight Sessions by more than 20 presenters on subjects ranging from wireless networking, online learning, innovative electronic learning products, technology professional development programs, interactive video projects, and much more.

Corporate CEO Spotlight Sessions inform attendees about the vision and latest direction of some of the most committed companies in the field.

Student Showcase Sessions feature students and technology projects from all levels and areas of education.

The International Reception provides an opportunity for international attendees to network and share global experiences on integrating technology into the learning experience.

More than 100 hands-on, activity-based, and demo/lecture format pre-conference Workshops

The Largest Technology in Education Exhibit in the nation—more than 500 exhibiting companies and 1,000 booths.

Media Center/Press Room

The media center/press room is located in Room 209 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. It will be open and staffed the week of NECC as follows.

• Sunday, 1–5 pm
• Monday, 8 am–6 pm
• Tuesday, 8 am–6 pm
• Wednesday, 8 am–3 pm

The following will be available in the Media/Press Room:

• Print versions of the NECC 2008 media kit
• Print media kits from NECC 2008 exhibitors and sponsors

The Media/Press Room will be equipped with a number of workstations that reporters are welcome to use for checking e-mail and for creating and filing stories. Snacks are also provided.

Feel free to bring in your own laptop as well. However, Internet access in the Media/Press Room and predominantly throughout the NECC conference center will be wireless. Therefore, your personal laptop must have an airport-compatible network card to access the wireless network and use the Internet.

NOTE: You'll need your media badge and press credentials to use this facility.

Media Registration

Media should register online for NECC 2008 media credentials by Wednesday, June 18, 2008. After June 18, please register onsite. Media registration for NECC is free but is limited to five registrations per publication/organization. Details on the Media Registration page.