Association for Educational Communications and Technology
The premier international community for effective teaching and learning
AECT Interactions
A short-form publication of relevant and contemporary topics for the field of learning design and educational technology
Welcome to the Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Discover the future of teaching and learning with technology
Our members come from around the world and are united in their passion to improve teaching and learning through technology. You'll find our members in higher education, business and industry, k-12, healthcare, nonprofits, the military, and more.
We foster innovation in learning methodologies. As the pioneering professional organization for instructional designers, we uphold high standards of scholarship and practice. Our divisions cover diverse aspects of the field and offer the opportunity for you to find your niche with other subject area experts, and our journal publications promote research and knowledge sharing.
AECT is the place where I share and connect with other people who lead instructional design teams. Come to learn and then learn to connect while you’re here. The learning is robust. These are the people who are going to give you lifelong professional development experiences.
Vandy Pacetti-Donelson
Dean, Undergraduate Studies, United States Sports Academy
Upcoming Events
Latest News
AECT presidential election is open
November 03 2023
Get to know the candidates and cast your vote by December 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Seeking nominations for new AECT Center of Excellence in Publishing Advisory Board
November 03 2023
AECT is formally seeking self-nominations or recommendations. Apply by November 25, 2023.
AECT announces inaugural fellows
October 10 2023
AECT announces its inaugural fellow awardees, Dr. Florence Martin and Dr. Charles Riegeluth.
Convention keynote to focus on “Debugging by Design”
July 15 2023
Can failure help students learn? Yasmin B. Kafai will address this question in a keynote presentation...
Publications
Special Issue of the Journal of Applied Instructional Design (JAID)
Mar 16 2023
The Journal of Applied Instructional Design (JAID) is excited to announce its special issue, Trauma-...
2022 AECT Convention Proceedings Now Online
Feb 04 2023
The Proceedings of AECT's Convention are published in two volumes. Volume #1 contains 33 papers deal...
New! AECT Series published by Brill
Oct 13 2022
Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the Leadership and Best Practices in Educational Technology Management Seri...
New AECT Book published by Springer
Aug 05 2022
"Global Perspectives on Educational Innovations for Emergency Situations" Editors: Vane...
Featured Links
AECT Foundation
The AECT Foundation supports emerging professionals who will have an impact on education; advances and disseminates knowledge and practice in our field; and develops global connections among professionals and professional practices.
AECT Legends and Legacies
Academic Program Endorsement Policy
AECT Standards for Professional Education Programs
Research Initiatives
From time to time, AECT receives formal requests for the purpose of soliciting AECT members to participate in surveys and other studies. Please review guidelines to make formal requests for a research initiative.
