Did you know that our AECT International Convention has another conference running in conjunction with it each year? The International Student Media Festival (ISMF) is a multigenerational conference for K-12 students, families, and educators. Just like our AECT Convention, ISMF will be held at the Galt House. The AECT-sponsored ISMF runs Thursday, November 1 through Saturday, November 3. Be sure to check out the entire festival schedule.
Visit the Student Producer Showcase On Friday, November 2nd from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., AECT members are invited to attend the ISMF Student Producer Showcase in the Exhibit Hall. Raising Responsible Digital Communicators New this year, ISMF is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch Discussion for parents and educators. Join ISMF on Friday, November 2 at noon in the French Room for good food and thoughtful discussion about Raising Responsible Digital Communicators.
Bring the Entire Family Are you looking for some fun and interesting activities for your family to do while you are at the AECT Convention? ISMF has a full schedule of activities for family members, including panel discussions, workshops, and a field trip to Churchill Downs, the Derby Museum, and Louisville Slugger Museum on Saturday afternoon. This is a wonderful opportunity to get your whole family involved, while in Louisville. (Based on Ronna Papesh's October 2012 AECT Newsletter column)
Are you a fan of Diana, Princess of Wales? How about a visit to the Diana: A Celebration exhibition at The Frazier History Museum while attending the AECT 2012 International Convention!
Experience the life and humanitarian work of one of the most remarkable women of the 20th Century, Diana, Princess of Wales. Direct
from England, experience nine galleries with over 150 objects,
including Diana’s royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, family
heirlooms, personal mementoes, diamond tiaras, priceless jewels and rare
home movies. Frazier Museum Exhibition Hours:
Don't miss this webinar opportunity with our opening keynote speaker! AECT GSA Webinar with Dr. Yong Zhao (AECT 2012 Keynote Speaker) Please join us on Friday, Oct 19 at 12pm (EDT) Register at: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/dlsth3z49wyd
Our Wednesday evening AECT Welcome Reception falls on October 31st, and we all know what day that is! There’s a rumor that the Graduate Student Assembly and our divisions/affiliates are plotting to hijack our Welcome Reception and dress in Halloween costumes, turning our reception into an AECT Trick-or-Treat event! If you wish to join in the Halloween fun, feel free to pack your favorite costume in your luggage. I am sure it will be a memorable event with some very special treats!
Only Two Weeks Away!
Can you believe it? We are only two weeks away from the start of our AECT 2012 International Convention in Louisville, KY. Those last minute registrations are rolling in and our specially priced room block at the Galt House is filling-up at record levels. There might still be some available rooms, so give them a call, quickly! You may be able to find somewhat less-expensive rooms in the Louisville area, but when comparing those hotel options with the Galt House and the convenience of staying at our convention hotel, it’s a no-brainer. In addition, when you stay at the Galt House, you are helping AECT fulfill its room agreement/guarantee with the Galt House (you didn’t think the Galt House gave us all that meeting room space with no strings attached, did you?). Make your reservations Online or call 1-800-The-Galt (1-800-843-4258) and make reference to the (AECT Convention). To help you plan for your trip to Louisville, I am sharing some useful links that may come in handy: • AECT – http://www.aect.org • AECT Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/aect1 • AECT Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/aect • Galt House Hotel - http://www.galthouse.com/ • Downtown Louisville Maps (Restaurants, Parking, Trolley, Louie Link) - http://www.gotolouisville.com/go/maps/ • Louisville Travel Tools - http://www.gotolouisville.com/travel-tools/ • Lookin’ @ Louisville Video Series - http://www.gotolouisville.com/explore-louisville/multimedia/videos/lookin-louisville/ • GoToLouisville.com - http://www.gotolouisville.com/ • Museum Row on Main - http://www.museumrowonmain.com/ • Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory - http://www.sluggermuseum.org/ • Louisville Science Center - http://www.louisvillescience.org/ • Muhammad Ali Center - http://www.alicenter.org/ • Kentucky Derby Museum - http://www.derbymuseum.org/
You have seen him time and time again during the past year. And he has a name, thanks to AECT leaders who attended the AECT Leadership Conference this summer.
Meet Checkers!
How did Checkers receive his name, you may ask?
During one of the many activities at this summer's leadership conference, attendees were asked to brainstorm possible names for our beloved Louisville convention mascot. Names were written on sticky notes, posted on the wall, and then the voting began.
Some of the more notable suggested names, in addition to Checkers: Pierre Aloysius Glue Stick Louis Skipper Unbridled Two Sticks Short of a Bundle Breeches Beam Oatbag Elmer Louisville Loper Louis Louie Addie Tuck Horatio Derby Cog Dos Equis XX Plug Slugger Bandit Mister Ed Silks Spurs Giddy Up + two more names that are not suitable for the general public :)
Watch for Checkers once you arrive in Louisville. You just never know where you might see him.
Our 2012 Convention is only a few weeks away!
Have you purchased your ticket to this year's AECT 2012 Breakfast with Champions? Our 2nd Annual Breakfast with Champions will be held on Thursday morning, November 1st, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. in the East Suite Tower - Grand Ballroom C - Galt House Hotel and Suites, Louisville, KY (AECT 2012 International Convention site). Sponsored by Walden University, this event gives attendees the opportunity to to meet many of the scholars who have impacted the field, all while enjoying a pleasant breakfast. We have a NEW list of champions this year (too many outstanding individuals to honor in just one year, last year).
Tickets for the breakfast are only $5 and may be easily added to your 2012 AECT International Convention registration. Simply log into our AECT.org website (Membership # and Last Name), click on the convention link, and then Add Options Registration. There are a limited number of tickets, so get yours today!
2012 AECT Champions include: (check back frequently, as our list of confirmed champions is growing)
Gary Anglin Otto Benavides MJ Bishop Elizabeth Boling Rob Branch John Burton Malcolm Brown Dick Cornell Walter Dick Ana Donaldson Bob Doyle Marcy Driscoll Jan Elen Peg Ertmer Bob Heinich Dirk Ifenthaler David Jonassen Marina McIsaac David Merrill Mike Molenda Kay Persichitte Tom Reeves Charles Reigeluth Bob Reiser Rhonda Robinson Wilhelmina Savenye Mike Simonson Elliot Soloway Michael Spector David Wiley
This
year’s convention will feature something new – Pokens. What’s a Poken, you may ask? A Poken is a
small USB device that enables users to digitally exchange contact details with
a touch and share digital content (such as papers, presentations, photos, and
videos). Poken users can create a digital business card with social network
profiles and then swap it with other users by simply touching Pokens. Best of all, Pokens can ignite conversations,
make networking simple and fun, and create an engaging experience for AECT
Convention attendees.
Using the Poken is easy:
Just touch it, get it, and share it.
Touch
it – Exchange
contacts and documents with other users by touching Pokens.
Get it – Plug the Poken into your
computer’s USB port, create your account, and synchronize it on the memberHUB.
Share
it – Collect
contacts and files on your timeline and share with your social networks such as
Facebook and LinkedIn.
Welcome to our first GREEN Convention
Although
our convention program will still be print-based (in addition to digital),
using Pokens will provide us with an opportunity to GREEN our convention. Members
will be encouraged to upload documents and files to your memberHUBs for sharing
at the convention, saving paper, ink/toner (and added weight/bulk to your
luggage). Watch for details in the coming weeks.
Opportunities for Networking and
Fun
Perhaps
the most exciting feature of using Pokens will be the opportunities for a new
way to network, share, and get to know one another. Divisions and affiliates are encouraged to
start thinking about ways to use Pokens for icebreakers, scavenger hunts, and
other fun events. In the weeks leading
up to the convention, division/affiliate leaders and members will begin
receiving tips and hints on how to incorporate Pokens into their activities.
Still wondering about Pokens?
Here’s
a YouTube video that helps explain -
I hope
you are now as excited as I am about using Pokens. I am convinced that you will
find a many more creative and fun uses for our Pokens. I can’t wait so see what happens!
