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NEW! Call for AECT 2010 “Hot Topics” Presentations
2010 AECT International Convention
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION! - to October 25th |
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Conducting Educational Research in Virtual WorldsARVEL SIG, Applied Research in Virtual Environments for Learning, will be hosting the 2010 Educational Research Workshop from April 30th thru May 4th, at the Sheraton Hotel in Denver, CO. The ARVEL SIG group is the American Education Research Association SIG for educators, scholars, and practitioners researching computer-mediated 3D communities. The event is being sponsored by Boise State, ISTE, Univ. of North Texas and Texas A&M.
Teleport to: http://slurl.com/secondlife/CAVE/161/61/25/ to see a schedule for current and future events that the VWC is hosting. Again, for new users the the VWC has attached FAQ document on the AECT website to assist new members. It is also recommend for new participants to join the AECT_SL group for full access to all areas and features on CAVE Island in Second Life. (http://slurl.com/secondlife/CAVE/54/52/826). Directions: Once an account is created in SL, users can search under the "Groups" tab from the "Search" button at the bottom of their screen, to locate the AECT_SL group. Using the SLURLs (links) listed below, will take avatars directly to the CAVE island meeting rooms, this allows members ease of access to each area without any assistance, similar to more familiar conferencing systems in our real world. Link to Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) Link to Getting Started in SL Step-by-Step Instructions (Flash) Getting to CAVE Island in Second Life is now easier than ever. Use the following SLURL's or links, to quickly access areas and events on CAVE island.
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If you would like to find out more about ACET VWC and become a member of the committee or become a virtual speaker, please visit AECT's SecondLife Home Page. You can also follow us on Twitter, just search on AECT_SL. Come lighten your day, and join us and your colleagues for a new and interesting way to teach and learn in our new space! To get your name added to the in-world membership registry, contact Tom Atkinson, our Project Manager at, atkinson@aect.org . Each time we post an in-world event, you will be sent an invitation in-world and an email notice informing you of when and where to join AECT on CAVE Island. The VWC has been to work with AECT Division Affiliates to develop the personal division meeting spaces on C.A.V.E. Island. If there are areas in need of furnishing and decorating we are still available to assist each group. Contact your Division Communication affiliate today, and share your ideas for your division's personal in-world meeting space. |
PacifiCorp Design and Development Award Competition
CALL FOR PARTICPANTS
First round of submissions deadline: May 1, 2010.
Are you a master’s or doctoral student looking for opportunities to: • Apply your instructional design and technology skills to real world situations?
• Hone your teamwork and problem solving skills in preparation for future employment?
• Receive advice from mentors who are working professionals in our field?
• Network with peers and seasoned experts in the field who might help you land that dream job?
• Enhance your resume with another presentation or publication while earning recognition in premiere journals in our field?
Participate in the fifth annual PacifiCorp Design and Development Award competition co-sponsored by PacifiCorp and Design and Development Division of Association for Educational Communication and Technology! The three teams that are selected as finalists will receive free conference registration and present their solution at 2010 AECT's International Convention! For detailed guidelines, visit the competition website at http://www.aect.org/Pacificorp/.
ISMF - International Student Media Festival
Join the excitement of student produced classroom media projects! Our festival celebrates video, web design, animation, photography and more! Learn how you
and your students can get involved.
Establish your AECT membership, purchase books and journal subscriptions - all with the security of a highly-encrypted transaction server managed by the Nova Network and viaKLIX.
AECT Job Center
The Association for Educational Communications and Technology in partnership
with JobTarget is pleased to offer you an exciting NEW member benefit! Whether
you are an employer looking for the right person for the job or an individual
looking for just the right place to work, you can tap into a job board tailored
specifically for your professional needs. Job Target is a national career
resource and development center dedicated to bringing employers and candidates
together. The site gives you the tools to successfully market yourself and
find the career of your choice. It also gives employers tools to advertise
available positions specifically to AECT professionals.
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NEW CONFERENCE CALL for entries to the first annual IMMERSIVE LEARNING COMPETITION
for more information please go to : http://aect-mpd.ning.com/
Get Involved!
You can become involved with AECT and its convention on many levels. We are now accepting:
• Volunteer Applications
• Intern Applications
• Student Mentor Applications
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION!
2010 AECT International Convention'
October 26-30, 2010
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Anaheim, California
Super EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION!
Members and Nonmembers, register early and save!
Call for Participants
PacifiCorp Design and Development Award Competition is now accepting team and mentor assignments.
For detailed guidelines, the problem statement, and the competition timeline, please visit the competition website.
NCATE Standards: The Accreditation Committee has prepared an updated standards document to assist you in the preparation of your Program Report for submission to NCATE.
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Two of AECT's Virtual World's Committee members, Dr. Lisa Dawley of Boise State University and Dr. Tom Atkinson of University of Central Florida, will both be in attendance to host sessions durning the scheduled event. A planned "Meet and Greet the Experts" session will also be held in, Sheraton, Plaza A, on Monday, May 3, 2010 from 12:25 ‐1:55 PM, included will be special guests David Gibson, Jeremy Kemp, Chris Dede, Jonathon Richter, Diane Jass Ketelhut, Greg Jones, Brian Nelson, and Sabine Lawless‐Reljic, to name a few. To learn more, please see the following links