ISTE 2010: Media Registration Opens
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
By: Patrick Walsh

Online registration is now open International Society for Technology in Education 2010 conference in Denver

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 13, 2010

CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, 541-302-3789
Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, (541) 434-7021

Registration Now Open for Journalists Attending ISTE 2010

WHAT: Online registration is now open for ISTE's annual conference and exposition to be held in Denver this June. ISTE 2010 (formerly NECC, the National Educational Computing Conference), is presented by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®).

The theme of ISTE 2010 in Denver is Exploring Excellence. It is presented by ISTE in cooperation with Technology in Education Colorado. Deadline for online media pre-registration is June 18, 2010. Onsite registration begins June 26, 2010.

WHEN: June 27-June 30, 2010

WHERE: Colorado Convention Center

WHY: ISTE 2010 is the most comprehensive Ed Tech event in the world.

The full conference program is posted online, including more than 600 sessions and events. Sessions are searchable by time, category, and presenter. Learn more at www.iste.org/iste2010/.

The exhibit hall features more than 400 of the industry's most influential companies and service providers--many of whom announce new products at the conference.

This year's exciting program also includes dynamic speakers, practical demonstrations, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops, as well as a Robotics Arena, an Open Source Playground, a Games and Simulations Arcade, 21st Century Media Center, and Digital Arts Studio.

The opening keynote, to be held Sunday evening, June 27, at the Convention Center, will be author and former World Bank Vice-President Jean Francois Rischard, who will speak about the role of education in our increasingly complex and interconnected world. Rischard is the author of "High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them."

The closing keynote, to be held Wednesday afternoon, June 30, will be Dr. Jeff Piontek, was chosen as part of a modified crowdsourcing project. Piontek is Head of School at the multi-island Hawaii Technology Academy.

The Tuesday morning keynote will be announced in coming weeks.

Find an overview of the program and schedule at www.iste.org/conference/schedule/.

Last year's conference in Washington, D.C. attracted more than 18,500 participants, including teachers, teacher educators, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, policy makers and exhibitors from more than 70 countries around the world. Find detailed demographic information about ISTE's 2009 conference at: www.iste.org/conference/demographics/.

Additional media pages, including Fact Sheets and information about the onsite Media Center services, are available at www.iste.org/conference/press-kit/.

HOW: Registration details specifically for media can be found here. www.iste.org/conference/media/registration/.

Register today! We look forward to seeing you in Denver!

About ISTE

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 advancing excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. ISTE developed the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and presents its annual conference and exposition (formerly NECC). For more information visit www.iste.org.

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