A newsletter from the Association of Educational Communications and Technology. Note that both the Distance Learning Division and the Teacher Education Division have been quite friendly to K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning sessions at past conferences.
AECT MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – SUITE DREAMS!
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Spread the word among your colleagues and friends, inviting them to join AECT and list you as their referring member.
For each new member referral, you’ll earn entry into a drawing for one of three junior suite upgrades at the group rate at the DoubleTree Hotel in Orlando during the convention ($330 per night value) or one of three complimentary AECT memberships (up to $150 value).
The more referrals you make before July 31, the greater your chances of winning!
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REGISTER TODAY FOR AECT 2023!
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Early bird registration is open! Join us for the AECT 2023 Convention, October 15–19 in Orlando!
Register today: https://bit.ly/AECT2023
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REGISTRATION NOW FOR THE 2023 AECT VIRTUAL SUMMER RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
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Registration is open for the 2023 AECT Virtual Summer Research Symposium on Transdisciplinary Learning Experience Design happening July 13-14.
Details: https://bit.ly/AECT-VSRS23reg
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OTP CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS)
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The Division of Organizational Training and Performance (OTP) is now accepting nominations for the following awards and scholarships:
- Graduate Student Convention Scholarship (nominations due July 15)
- Best Practice Award (Nominations due July 15)
- The Nancy B. Hastings Distinguished Service Award (nominations due August 1)
For more information on each award and scholarship, including nomination criteria and how to submit nominations, please visit OTP’s Scholarships & Awards Page.
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AECT 2023 EARLY CAREER SYMPOSIUM
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The AECT 2023 Early Career Symposium is accepting applications! Applications are due on June 15, 2023, and the call for participants can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/39e7cf68
Please share with your colleagues and graduate students.
Contact Dr. Meina Zhu, meinazhuiu@gmail.com with questions.
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HKAECT INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION RESEARCH PARTICIPATION
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HKAECT colleague, Dr. Will MA is collaborating and conducting an international research study to evaluate higher education academic stress, support, and well-being in the post-pandemic era. The research team would like to invite you to a personal online interview. Your participation will significantly contribute to our understanding of the problem at a global scale and critical to the success of this research study.
If you are interested in participating, please reply to Professor Will Ma at willma@twc.edu.hk. You will then receive details about the research and Informed Consent Form as well as the secured virtual interview information. This study has received research ethics approval at Tung Wah College in Hong Kong, China, and Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland.
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UPCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
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The AECT Board of Directors Meetings are planned for the third Thursday of each month from 4:30 – 5:30 PM Eastern. All meetings are done via Zoom. Please contact Rick West at rickwest@byu.edu to obtain the meeting URL. The agenda for each month can be found here.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023
4:30 – 5:30 PM Eastern Time
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FIRST PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUCTION, REVISED EDITION AVAILABLE!
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First Principles of Instruction, Revised Edition (Hardcover), by M. David Merrill is available for order directly from AECT. The cost is $55 and includes domestic shipping.
To order this title, please send an email to aect@aect.org letting us know of your interest. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number. We will provide you with an invoice for payment prior to shipping.
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Do you have information to include in News & Notes? Please email aect@aect.org with “News & Notes” in the subject line followed by a brief heading and text in the body of the message. No PDF’s please.
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The AECT office is not staffed full-time. Please email us at aect@aect.org. Provide your complete contact information and we’ll do our best to respond promptly. Have a great day.
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AECT
320 W. 8th Street, Suite 101
Bloomington, IN 47404-3745
Toll Free: 877-677-2328 | Phone: 812-335-7675
Email: aect@aect.org
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