Educational & Instructional Technology Organizations

NEW! Learning, Design, and Technology: An International Compendium of Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
AECT/Springer announces a major online reference work now available to AECT members.
CLICK HERE for Member Access'.
 

NEW AECT BOOK AND BRIEFS SERIES:
AECT, in collaboration with Springer, is pleased to announce a new series of books and monographs entitled "Educational Communications and Technology: Issues and Innovations”.
Click here for more information or
download the submission form.
AECT Standards for Professional Education Programs (2012 version):
The new AECT Standards for Professional Education Programs (2012 version) has now been published and is available for download.

Certificate Program Endorsement Policy
AECT offers an endorsement for non-degree academic certificate programs in the field that are rigorous and aligned with AECT standards. For information on the Certificate Program (CEP), download the CEP Policy and FAQfor applying institutions.
AECT Official Policy Briefs
AECT Policy Briefs is to increase the association’s visibility by positioning the association as an expert international resource on teaching and learning for policy makers and stakeholders. These succinct documents will be designed to inform readers—state and national legislators and education department officials.
CLICK HERE to read more about this initiative.
Speakers/Writers Bureau:Whether you are looking for a keynote speaker or someone to write a piece for your publication, the AECT Speaker/Writers Bureau is a source of AECT members who are available for speaking and writing engagements.
The AECT Legends and Legacies is an association-wide endeavor to help preserve our history through creating a searchable archive of video interviews with many of our leaders of our field.

 
2017 AECT International ConventionLEADING LEARNING FOR CHANGE 
Jacksonville, Florida
November 6 - 11, 2017
Member Registrations and Nonmember Registrations can save $100.00 from the on-site registration.
Click Here to Register. 
The 2017 AECT Convention Schedule is Now Available!
If you are planning to attend be sure to make use of the Personal Schedule to make to most out of your convention experience.

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