News Release #3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2005
CONTACT: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, 1.541.302.3789
                     Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, 1.541.434.7021

NEARLY 17,000 ATTEND NECC 2005 IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia (June 30, 2005) --- More than 16,800 educators and exhibit personnel attended the 26th Annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), held in Philadelphia, June 27 through 30, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Presented by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®), in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications & Technology (PAECT), attendees came from all over the United States and around the globe. They included teachers, administrators, library media specialists, technology coordinators, and teacher educators, as well as representatives from industry and government.

Conference highlights included:

* The largest educational technology event in the world, featuring 1,290 booths and 512 companies displaying hardware, software, educational and technical publishing, and equipment/services emphasizing the use of computers by students and education professionals

* A keynote address by Dr. David Weinberger, co-author of The Cluetrain Manifesto and a Fellow at Harvard's prestigious Berkman Institute for Internet & Society, described the quantum change in what it means to know and what it means to learn and teach.

* 12,430 registered attendees

* 4,440 exhibit personnel

* Nearly 300 concurrent sessions with dozens of additional showcases, galleries, and poster sessions

* 432 international attendees from approximately 46 nations

* 145 workshops with more than 4,000 tickets sold

* 138 registered journalists from around the globe attended NECC

* A fully open wireless network for all participants to use during the conference

* "Beamable" conference content presented for use with handheld PDAs.

ISTE, in cooperation with the California Computer-Using Educators (CUE), will present next year's conference in San Diego, July 4 through July 7, at the San Diego Convention Center. For more information about NECC 2006, visit the Web site at http://www.iste.org/necc.

About ISTE

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source in education technology for professional development, knowledge generation, and advocacy. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 worldwide leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of integrating technology into schools.

Recent ISTE initiatives include the ISTE Institute: Leading with NETS, a professional development program for educators based on ISTE's NETS; and the ISTE Futures Project, which includes a new formal and academic Delphi Study that will forecast likelihoods for the future of education.

Visit www.iste.org or call 1.800.336.5191 to learn more about ISTE.

ISTE® is a registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.

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News Release #2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 15, 2005
CONTACT: Barbara McDonald, ISTE, 1.541.349.7575
                     Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, 1.541.434.7021



DR. DAVID WEINBERGER, AUTHOR AND HARVARD FELLOW, IS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 2005 NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING CONFERENCE

Washington, DC -- Dr. David Weinberger, author and Fellow at Harvard's prestigious Berkman Center for Internet and Society, will be the opening keynote speaker at the 26th Annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). The conference will be held June 27 through 30, 2005 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

The world's largest and most comprehensive educational technology event, NECC is presented by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) in cooperation this year with the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT), and with additional support from the School District of Philadelphia.

Dr. David Weinberger is the author of "Small Pieces Loosely Joined," which has been called the first book to put the Internet in its deepest context. He is also a co-author of the bestseller "The Cluetrain Manifesto," a frequent commentator on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," and has written for numerous publications including "The New York Times," "Harvard Business Review," "The Miami Herald," "The Boston Globe" and "Wired." Dr. Weinberger's keynote will be held at 5:45 p.m., Monday, June 27, at the convention center.

The NECC 2005 program also includes several other distinguished speakers.

The Thursday luncheon keynote features Marc Prensky, founder and CEO of Games2Train, discussing "Engage Me or Enrage Me: Educating Today's Digital Native Learners."

And on Tuesday, June 28, from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., attendees are invited to choose their own keynote from three inspiring, engaging and thought-provoking speakers. These will include Deneen Frazier Bowen, educator and actress, presenting "The Natives are Restless," and noted futurist Joel Barker, discussing his new work on "Technological Ecosystems," and their potential for creating a positive future. The final choose-your-own keynote speaker will be announced in the coming weeks.

NECC is expected to draw nearly 20,000 teachers, teacher educators, administrators, library media specialists, technology coordinators, policy makers, industry representatives and exhibitors from around the globe. NECC 2005 will include more than 450 exhibits with the latest educational hardware and software, as well as local and national speakers, demonstrations, discussions and workshops. Exhibits and workshops offer attendees opportunities for hands-on experience with PK-20 technology products and services.

Registration materials are now available online at www.iste.org/necc or by phoning toll-free 1.800.280.6218 or 1.541.346.3537. The fax number is 1.541.346.3509; e-mail is neccexhibits@iste.org/. Full conference materials, including further information on keynotes, workshop titles, and a schedule of social events, will be available online after mid-February 2005.

About the International Society for Technology in Education

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source in education technology for professional development, knowledge generation, and advocacy. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 worldwide leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of integrating technology into schools.

Recent ISTE initiatives include the ISTE Institute: Leading with NETS, a professional development program for educators based on ISTE's NETS; and the ISTE Futures Project, which includes a new formal and academic Delphi Study that will forecast likelihoods for the future of education.

Visit www.iste.org or call 1.800.336.5191 to learn more about ISTE.

ISTE® is a registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.

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News Release #1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2004
CONTACT: Barbara McDonald, ISTE, 1.541.349.7575
                     Pat Walsh, The Ulum Group, 1.541.434.7021

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING CONFERENCE 2005 DATES AND LOCATION ANNOUNCED

Washington, DC -- The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) has announced that the 26th annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) will be held June 27 through 30, 2005, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Penn.

The premier national and international Ed Tech event, NECC 2005: "Digital Illuminations -- Sparking a Revolution in Learning," is presented by ISTE in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications & Technology. More than 18,000 teachers, teacher educators, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, policy makers, industry representatives, and exhibitors from around the globe are expected to attend.

For more than a quarter century, NECC has provided K-20 education professionals with an annual forum to learn, exchange information and strategies, and survey advancements in the field of educational technology. Through hands-on and discussion-based workshops, lectures and interactive sessions, discussions with key industry speakers, and the largest vendor exhibition of its kind, NECC offers participants the unique opportunity to discover and share what they need to develop the appropriate use of technology in their classrooms, districts, and universities. ISTE involves more than 700 local, regional, and national volunteers in the event and strives to use the conference to broaden opportunities for world class professional development in the hosting region.

Leslie Conery, conference chair and ISTE Deputy CEO, says "We're very excited that NECC 2005 will unfold in the historic and revolutionary city of Philadelphia. And we intend for the conference to spark a revolution in learning." She adds that the conference "will offer hundreds of inspiring sessions in multiple formats. We'll highlight effective instructional strategies and explore key areas for leveraging technology to improve teaching and learning. We'll also be looking forward -- to the future of technology tools, learning environments, and approaches to leadership. NECC 2005 will be a laboratory for revolutionizing traditional schooling!"

Conference Director Donella Evoniuk notes that "NECC 2005 will emphasize the vital role played by student voices from all over the globe in shaping the future of education. And our partnerships with many local and regional organizations -- from the Philadelphia School District to the Franklin Institute to Internet2 Gigapop MAGPI -- will help build strong and lasting alliances in the region."

Prospective attendees are encouraged to register soon because housing resources and exhibit space fill up quickly every year. Travel information and a preliminary conference schedule are available now at www.iste.org/necc/. Detailed housing information and keynote speakers will be announced later this fall.

Full registration materials, including workshop titles and a schedule of social events, will be available in February 2005 at the Web site or by phoning toll-free 1.800.280.6218. International inquiries should be directed to 1.541.346.3537.

Applications for exhibit space and vendor sessions are available online at www.iste.org/necc/, or by phoning NECC 2005 Exhibit Management at 1.800.280.6218 or 1.541.346.3537. The fax number is 1.541.346.3509; e-mail is neccexhibits@iste.org.

About the International Society for Technology in Education

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source in education technology for professional development, knowledge generation, and advocacy. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in K-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Education Technology (CARET), and National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 worldwide leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of integrating technology into schools.

Recent ISTE initiatives include the ISTE Institute: Leading with NETS, a professional development program for educators based on ISTE's NETS; and the ISTE Futures Project, which includes a new formal and academic Delphi Study that will forecast likelihoods for the future of education.

Visit www.iste.org or call 1.800.336.5191 to learn more about ISTE.

ISTE® is the registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.