Professional Organizations

Association for Educational Communications & Technology
The mission of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology is to provide international leadership by promoting scholarship and best practices in the creation, use, and management of technologies for effective teaching and learning in a wide range of settings
http://www.aect.org/


International Society for Technology in Education
ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in K–12 and teacher education. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.
http://www.iste.org/


I learned that being part of either one of these organizations would be very beneficial because they keep you up to date with changes in technology, provide you with networking opportunities to meet with people in the profession who could potentially hire you or collaborate with you. The professional development gained through the conferences would also develop my skills in this field. The only downside is the cost of membership, registration, and accommodations to these events.