EduTech+Website

** Purpose: ** “ISTE advances excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology.” The organization wants to advance the use of technology in the education (PK-12) and in teacher education; as an international organization it has a global impact that allows a unique local access.
 * iste: International Society for Technology in Education **

** Membership (cost and benefits): ** __United States Members__ Premium Membership: $215 Standard Membership: $95 Retired Educator Membership: $59 Student Membership: $39 __ Non- U.S. Members __ Premium Membership: $290 Standard Membership: $120 Retired Educator Membership: $84 Online: $49

Members can expand their professional learning communities through special interest groups, social channels, and/or attending conferences and regional events, which is ever-important as education moves into the 21st century. The organization allows people to collaborate with peers globally.

Members have access to the //Learning and Leading with Technology// magazine, as well as the ISTE journals – JRTE and JDLTE. They also have access to the ISTE learning resources. Members receive discounts on ISTE books, ISTE webinars, and ISTE conference and exposition registration. All members have unlimited access to all ISTE member communities and social networks.

** Conference: ** ISTE Conference and Exposition has lectures and presentations by progressive educational leaders on integrating technology in the classroom. The 2011 ISTE conference will be held in Philadelphia, PA, USA, with a theme of "Unlocking Potential." More than 18,000 education professionals and technology industry reps are expected to attend June 26-29, 2011. They also hold regional ISTE affiliate events.

** Journals: ** ISTE Journals – JRTE: Journal of Research on Technology in Education – This journal provides information on the instructional uses of technology. JDLTE: Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education – This is a research journal on technology teacher education.

** Other Professional Materials: ** In addition to conferences and expositions, ISTE provides its members with access to webinars (seminars on the internet) on relevant and current issues in technology, i.e. how to use copyright-friendly images to enhance and engage learning or student-powered podcasting. ISTE books include educational technology books and courseware. The //Learning & Leading with Technology// magazine includes practical ideas for using technology to improve teaching and learning.

** Resources found on website: ** The website has access to all of the member benefits; non-members can purchase books and journals at a higher price. The most important resource provided on this site is the educational technology standards (NETS). There are separate standards for students, teacher, and administrators.