Hi folks,
You may or may not be aware that a number of library media specialists
are working diligently to establish a Media Specialist Special Interest
Group within ISTE. My take is that for many library media specialists
see the need to join a "technology" organization in order to keep up
with their jobs. The ISTE SIGMS might be of value to you if that is the
case.
There will be a very strong strand of programs designed specifically for
school library media specialists at the conference below and this
registration information may be of use.
Thanks and hope to see many of you in New Orleans...
Doug
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Doug Johnson
Director of Media and Technology
I.S.D. 77, Mankato Public Schools
Box 8713, Mankato MN 56002-8713
Voice: 507-387-7698, Fax: 507-387-2496
E-mail: dougj@doug-johnson.com
Web: www.doug-johnson.com
"...people (in Minnesota) avoid stupidity when possible, not wanting to
be a $10 haircut on a 50 cent head." - Garrison Keillor
The 25th Annual
National Educational
Computing Conference ~ NECC 2004
JAMMIN' & JAZZIN'
WITH TECHNOLOGY
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana ~ June 20-23, 2004
www.iste.org/necc
Dear Educational Leader,
Join the Ed Tech jam session in New Orleans, June 20-23, 2004, at the
Silver Anniversary of the National Educational Computing Conference.
Immerse yourself and your team in best practices and solutions presented
by educational technology leaders from all over the world.
This update contains important information about upcoming NECC 2004
deadlines:
* Learn how your group can register at the Super Early-Bird rate of $150
per person after the March 31 deadline.
* Be aware of upcoming housing reservation deadlines and how you can
avoid the $100 cancellation fee.
* Find out about NECC 2004 workshops, special events, and tours that are
still available and filling up fast.
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Super Early-Bird Registration Ends March 31
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2004/registration/default.php
Just a quick reminder that March 31 is the last day to register under
the Super Early-Bird rate of $150 (just $105 for ISTE and LACUE
members).
Bring a Team and Save!
After March 31, rates go up to $175 for the general public, or $130 for
ISTE and LACUE members (until April 30), and $199 after that for the
general public, $155 for ISTE and LACUE members. BUT, teams of 10 or
more can register for the Super Early-Bird rate of $150 no matter when
you register. Just agree on a group name and a group contact name, then
follow the appropriate links on the NECC Web site to get started. If you
have questions, call 1.800.280.6218.
* A team room will be available onsite where groups can meet on a
first-come basis beginning Sunday, June 20. Many groups can gather at
the same time, so plan daily meetings to keep in touch with your team
goals.
Tip to the Budget-Conscious: Title II A & D Professional Development
funds may be available for conference registration fees! See our "Ideas
for Funding" at
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2004/registration/funding_ideas.php
for more information about these and other grants.
Extend your NECC experience year-round with ISTE membership -- you can
add membership to your NECC registration and take immediate advantage of
the ISTE discount, or join online via ISTE at http://www.iste.org/join/.
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Housing Cancellation Deadline Is Fast Approaching
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2004/housing/default.php (to
access Online Reservations/Cancellations)
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2004/housing/cancellation_policy.php
(to view Cancellation Policy)
The date to cancel any unneeded hotel reservations WITHOUT penalty is
April 1, 2004. To cancel your reservation online, please do so by
accessing the Online Reservation System from the NECC Web site. Should
you wish to submit your request in writing, you may do so via fax at
1.330.963.0319 or e-mail necc04@conferon.com.
While many of our hotel rooms are sold out, rooms are still available at
some wonderful properties, and shuttle service to and from all
designated conference hotels and the convention center will be provided
complimentary to all paid registrants, exhibitor personnel, and badged
guests. A listing of the hotels and their amenities is available on the
NECC Web site.
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Tickets for Workshops and Special Events are Selling Fast -- But are
Still Available!
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2004/registration/default.php
Registration is still available for:
3-hr, 6-hr, and 2-day workshops (Saturday - Tuesday)
Special forums for administrators and those interested in issues of
assessment and technology.
Three Tuesday night "Super Tours": An Evening on the Natchez ($61 per
adult; $54 per child under 21), Ghost and Vampire Tour ($64 per person),
and Cajun Spice at the Bayou Barn ($64 per person)
Wednesday Keynote Luncheon with Peter Reynolds, CEO and founder of
FableVision ($30 per person)
Tours
Kids' Camp at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
Don't miss your chance to sign up for these sell-out activities and
more. Space is limited! Register online or call 1.800.280.6218
(toll-free) or 1.541.346.3537 (International).
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We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans in June!
Best wishes,
Leslie S. Conery, PhD
NECC 2004 Conference Chair
Donella Evoniuk
NECC Conference Director
PS: Invite your colleagues to join in the success of NECC 2004. Use the
"Invite a Friend" e-mail available at
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2004/invite_a_friend.php to encourage
friends to meet you at NECC -- systemic change depends on teamwork!
Feel free to post the invitation to educational list servs or message
boards as well.
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The National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)
245 West Fifth Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401
neccinfo@iste.org * 1.800.280.6218 * http://www.iste.org/necc
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