• Name Badge & Registration Hours
• Onsite Technology—Get Connected!
• Free Flash Drive
• Conference Highlights
• Daily Transportation Shuttle
• Workshops Still Available
• Tour Information
• Continuing Education Credit
• Additional Information

• Transportation Information
• Driving Directions & Parking at the WWCC
• Floor Plans for WWCC (1MB pdf)

Thank you for registering for ISTE's NECC 2009. We are excited you will be joining us in Washington, DC for our 30th Anniversary celebration!

NAME BADGE & CONFERENCE MATERIALS

The Registration Area is located inside Hall D (Level Two) of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WWCC).

General Attendees pick up badges at the Advance Registration counters. Your name badge will be filed alphabetically by last name.

All Main and Co-Presenters pick up badges at the Presenter Counters. Your name badge will be filed alphabetically by last name. Student Showcase participants should have already received specific directions directly from the Program Coordination office. Contact necc@iste.org with any questions.

• ONSITE REGISTRATION HOURS
  You can pick up your name badge & conference materials during the following hours:
  Saturday, June 27: 7 am–6 pm
  Sunday, June 28: 7 am–7 pm
  Monday, June 29: 7 am–6 pm
  Tuesday, June 30: 7 am–6 pm
  Wednesday, July 1: 7:30 am–3 pm
  
  Avoid lines and pick your materials up before Monday morning.
• GET CONNECTED!
  Visit these ISTE online communities to Get Connected!
  ISTEVision - www.istevision.org/
  ISTE Connects - www.isteconnects.org/
  Nings - www.neccning.org/
• FREE FLASH DRIVES FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES
  All registered full attendees can pick up their commemorative 2gb conference flash drive in the Exhibit Hall on aisle 600 during show hours. You will need to present the ticket included with your badge that you will receive onsite. If you registered by May 1, your drive will be laser engraved with your first and last name. Those registering after May 1 will receive a non-personalized version. All drives include an exclusive interface with links to the conference website, the ISTEvision network, networking resources, and information from our tiered event sponsors. This benefit is made possible through a partnership with Pexagon Technology, Inc.
  
  Please note: Flash drives will only be given out during Exhibit Hall hours.
  
  Pickup hours on Aisle 600 of Exhibit Hall:
  Monday, June 29: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
  Tuesday, June 30: 9:30 am-5 pm
  Wednesday, July 1: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
• NECC RECORDING POLICY
  After a public discussion on the NECC Ning in the fall of 2008, ISTE developed the following policy with the advice of expert council: Video and audio recording—including streaming—of sessions for commercial use is strictly prohibited. Recordings for noncommercial use may be made only with the permission of the presenter as indicated in the program listing for each session. Any permitted recording should respect the presenter's rights and not be disruptive. All conference presenters have indicated their recording preference for their respective sessions. Those who have expressly denied recording permission have been so noted in the conference program and online. Please respect these presenters' wishes at all times.
• WIRELESS NETWORK AT THE WWCC
  Our free wireless network is accessible in all meeting rooms and public spaces at the WWCC, except the conference exhibit hall floor. Our onsite network SSID is isteconnect; you can also stop by the "The Doctor-is-In" Booth for assistance with configuration.
• ONSITE TECH SUPPORT
  Trouble-shooting support is available at "The Doctor-is-In" booth, located Street Level, near Room 153. Sunday, 1-6 pm; Monday & Tuesday, 8 am-4 pm; Wednesday, 8 am-1:30 pm.
  Docs will not use tools or open cases, but are prepared to download drivers, configure most software, and assist with network access issues.
• E-MAIL STATIONS
  If you are not bringing a laptop to NECC, e-mail stations are provided on Level Two near the "L" Street Bridge.
• CONFERENCE PLANNER
  By figuring out your individual schedule before you arrive in DC, you can use every moment onsite to your best advantage. Click on this link to check out the conference planner. https://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009/planner/planner_login.php

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

• OPENING KEYNOTE
  Sunday, 5:45–7 pm, Ballroom A–C
  Electric Company pre-show 5:25 pm; doors open at 5 pm
  The "Supreme Court" food court will be open until 8 pm for your convenience. Malcolm Gladwell
  
  A British-born Canadian journalist, author, and pop sociologist, Malcolm Gladwell is based in New York City and has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1996. His books and articles often deal with the unexpected implications of research in the social sciences and make frequent and extended use of academic work, particularly in the areas of sociology, psychology, and social psychology. He is best known as the author of The Tipping Point (2000), Blink (2005), and Outliers (2008). As part of ISTE's three-keynote series on digital citizenship, Gladwell will deliver his unique perspective on the ways that intentional practice today influences expert-development of the future. ISTE President, Helen Padgett, will present her 2009 Presidential Address as part of Sunday's Keynote.
• OPENING GALA
  Sunday, 7-8:30 pm
  Come lift a glass with your colleagues and peers in celebration of ISTE's 30-year commitment to improving learning and teaching. Champagne, nonalcoholic drinks, and dessert hors d'oeuvres will be served. A cash bar will be available to those 21 and older. Cocktail attire encouraged!
  
  The reception follows the Opening Keynote session; shuttle transportation will be provided between the center and most conference hotels. Your registration badge is required. The "Supreme Court" food court is open until 8 pm for your convenience.
  
  Thank you, Tier One event sponsors: Cisco, SMART, and Promethean!
• ISTE MEMBER WELCOME and CONFERENCE ORIENTATION
  Sunday, 2-3:45 pm, Room 217 B/C/D
  Get the Most Out of Your ISTE Membership and Conference Experience Learn how to make the most of ISTE's rich content—at NECC and year round. In this fastpaced, fun program, media guru and session host Mario Armstrong will guide you through your onsite experience, help you network with peers, and will share tips for engaging with your membership throughout the year. All session attendees will receive a set of mini MP3 speakers and will be entered into a drawing for prizes, including a Flip video camera, iPod Touch, and a Kindle Reader. We'll also screen the top three finalists from our digital storytelling contest, and you'll pick the winner via live audience polling! After the session, get a sneak peek of the 30th Anniversary Museum before the Opening Keynote.
  The "Supreme Court" food court is open until 8 pm for your convenience.
• NECC'S EXHIBIT HALL - WORLD'S BIGGEST ED TECH GATHERING!
  Complete your conference experience with NECC's world-renowned exhibit hall, featuring more than 1,300 booths and 500 exhibitors. Experience the latest in tech solutions available from leading hardware, software, and service providers on all three days of the conference.
  
  Exhibit Hall hours:
  Monday, June 29: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
  Tuesday, June 30: 9:30 am-5 pm
  Wednesday, July 1: 9:30 am-2:30 pm

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

• DAILY CONFERENCE SHUTTLE SERVICE
  Shuttle service is provided between all official conference hotels (except Morrison-Clark Inn, Henley Park, and Renaissance Washington, DC) and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WWCC). Approximate transit time between most locations is 10-15 minutes; please plan accordingly.
  
  Schedules are detailed below, and fliers will be available onsite at the Transportation Desk (Street Level Lobby) and the NECC Info Booth. This schedule is subject to revision. Check the transportation staging area at the Convention Center and your hotel lobby for up-to-date frequency, dates, and other changes.
  
  Saturday, June 27: 6:30 am-6:15 pm (between Conference Hotels and WWCC)
  Sunday, June 28: 6:30 am-9:30 pm (between Conference Hotels and WWCC)
  Monday, June 29: 6:30 am-7:45 pm (between Conference Hotels and WWCC)
  Tuesday, June 30: 6:30 am-7:45 pm (between Conference Hotels and WWCC)
  Wednesday, July 1: 6:30 am-4:30 pm (between Conference Hotels and WWCC)

BYOL/OS Concurrent Sessions require pre-registration

BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) and OS (Open Source) sessions require pre-registration. Contact the Registration office or visit the Onsite registration area in Hall D in WWCC to check availability and register. Please note: waiting lists are no longer in effect once Onsite registration opens at WWCC. IMPORTANT: Seats not filled five minutes before scheduled session start time will be released to those waiting at the room doors.

NECC WORKSHOPS

Tickets/spaces are still available for workshops. To view availability and to add to your registration, reaccess your registration at https://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009/registration/register/0_login_reaccess.php

Workshops require an additional fee

• Half-day workshops are $109 each
• Full-day workshops are $219 each

WORKSHOP LOCATIONS
All workshops are held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WWCC).

Check specific workshop locations in the above conference options section of this email. The name badge sheet you receive onsite will have individual tickets for your workshop(s) and will will also list the workshop locations.

All full-day (6hr) Workshops will have a scheduled one hour break for lunch on your own.

TOUR INFORMATION & SCHEDULE

All tours depart from and return to the Convention Center (WWCC) transportation loading zone. Please plan to arrive in the loading zone 15-30 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. Tour buses will depart promptly at the tour start time listed below. NOTE: NECC will not be responsible for providing alternate transportation for participants who miss their buses.

The Tour cancellation deadline was May 29, 2009.

Onsite registration will be limited and will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Call the registration office for current availability of Tour tickets.

• Saturday Tours
  Magnificent Monuments by Moonlight ***, Departs at 8 pm
• Sunday Tours
  A Whirlwind Tour of Our Nation's Capitol, Departs at 10 am
  Magnificent Monuments by Moonlight ***, Departs at 8 pm
• Tuesday Tours
  Magnificent Monuments by Moonlight ***, Departs at 8 pm

*** This tour ends after the hotel shuttle service has stopped for the day, therefore attendees will be taken directly to their official conference hotels.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY
  Conference and Workshop registration cancellations will be accepted through June 22, 2009.
  Full registration cancellations will be subject to a $99 service fee. Student/Retired Educator and One-Day registration cancellations will be subject to a $59 service fee. After the cancellation deadline, no refunds will be granted. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute another individual in your place at no extra charge, but the replacement's registration fee will be subject to pricing based on her/his ISTE Membership status. NOTE: ISTE Memberships and membership-related fees are non-refundable. All cancellations must be submitted in writing; send an e-mail to neccreg@iste.org or fax to 1.541.346.3545.
• ADA PROVISIONS
  If you require ADA accommodations (e.g., sign language, large-print documents, wheelchair) to participate in the conference, please e-mail requests and questions to Dan Potter at Dan.Potter@experient-inc.com or call Experient Inc., at 1.303.825.8333, extension 11. For additional hotel accommodation questions, please call Experient, Inc., Customer Service at 1.888.858.9330.
• CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE, GRADUATE, & CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
  ISTE will provide attendees with certificates to document their participation in the conference and attendance at workshops. Certificates of Participation for the general conference will be available at the NECC Information Booth beginning Saturday, June 27. Certificates of Attendance will be available in each workshop and, in some cases, must be signed by the workshop presenter.
  
  Graduate & continuing education credit information is listed at http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009/registration/earning_credit.php#gc Information will also be available onsite at the NECC Info Booth.

Questions? Contact the Registration Office!