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
November 03 2023
Get to know the candidates and cast your vote by December 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
November 03 2023
AECT is formally seeking self-nominations or recommendations. Apply by November 25, 2023.
October 10 2023
AECT announces its inaugural fellow awardees, Dr. Florence Martin and Dr. Charles Riegeluth.
July 15 2023
Can failure help students learn? Yasmin B. Kafai will address this question in a keynote presentation...
Mar 16 2023
The Journal of Applied Instructional Design (JAID) is excited to announce its special issue, Trauma-...
Feb 04 2023
The Proceedings of AECT's Convention are published in two volumes. Volume #1 contains 33 papers deal...
Oct 13 2022
Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the Leadership and Best Practices in Educational Technology Management Seri...
Aug 05 2022
"Global Perspectives on Educational Innovations for Emergency Situations" Editors: Vane...
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.
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.