ISTE DC

From the Washington, D.C.
Office of Leslie Harris & Associates

October 2003 Update

Recent News

The Power of the Student Voice Survives Hurricane Isabel

Four student representatives from the ISTE 2003 Student Technology Leadership Symposium enjoyed their trip to Washington, D.C., despite the arrival of Hurricane Isabel only one day into their visit. The students were to deliver the symposium's message, " The Power of the Student Voice, " to their home states' representatives, but meetings had to be canceled in the wake of the hurricane. Alternate meetings are being scheduled with the students' district representatives.

Members' Corner

Board of Directors Meets in Washington, D.C.

Highlights from the September Board Meeting, held September 20 - 21, include:

• An update on ISTE ' s Strategic Planning Process. The plan development process includes opportunities for member feedback.
• Overview of ISTE ' s role on the leadership team supporting the development of the next National Educational Technology Plan.
• Celebration of NECC 2003 as a resounding success; 730 ISTE members joined or renewed their membership through NECC.
• Review of ISTE ' s grassroots advocacy initiative to mobilize ISTE members and ISTE Affiliate members to provide information to state representatives regarding legislation affecting the use of educational technology.

Learn more about your 2003 - 2004 Board, read additional highlights, and view the Board meeting schedule.

Ed Tech Leaders Celebrate Opening of the D.C. Office

Educational leaders in and around Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of Education representatives, and members of the ISTE Board braved hurricane conditions to attend a reception celebrating the opening of ISTE's office in Washington, D.C. Approximately 30 guests enjoyed light refreshments at the Open House on Friday, September 19. Students from the Student Symposium follow-up were also in attendance. View pictures from the Open House.

ISTE Welcomes New ISTE 100 Members

ISTE 100 Members are select, forward-thinking corporations who share ISTE's commitment to advancing the effective use of technology in education. We are pleased to introduce Oracle Corporation, posgrado, and ICDL-US as the newest ISTE 100 members. We also welcome returning member Alpha-Smart. Learn more about ISTE 100 companies and initiatives at www.iste.org/iste100.

Call for Authors: High School Language Arts Teachers

Do you use technology to enhance your teaching? If so, we are looking for you to share your lessons/units/strategies with other teachers. ISTE is publishing a NETS Curriculum Series book for high school (grades 9 - 12) Language Arts teachers. The book will be designed to support high school Language Arts teachers in their quest to integrate technology use into their classrooms. The submission deadline is February 1, 2004. Learn more.

NECC Announcements

NECC 2004

Details are available at http://www.iste.org/necc/. NECC 2004 will be held June 21 - 23, 2004, in New Orleans.

Bookstore Briefing

ISTE Publishes Survival Guide for Elementary School Computer Lab Teachers

A new book published by ISTE provides an essential toolkit for computer lab teachers who develop and maintain a self-contained classroom with an independent elementary school curriculum. The Computer Lab Teacher's Survival Guide - K - 6 Units for the Whole Year by Holly Poteete, an experienced computer lab teacher, offers a year-long curriculum and a project-based approach. Order now for immediate delivery, view the table of contents and the excerpt, or read more about this great new book from the trusted source! Member price is $31.45 ($34.95 for nonmembers).

Compendium Guides Integration of Technology into Math Curricula

Mathematics can be challenging for students at all grade levels. ISTE's new compendium, Making Math Success Happen - The Best of Learning & Leading with Technology on Mathematics, offers 37 articles from the past decade ' s best L&L articles on mathematics. Order now for immediate delivery, view the table of contents and the excerpt, or read more about this great new resource. Member price is $34.15 ($37.95 for nonmembers).

Farewell

ISTE Mourns Passing of NECC Pioneer & Technology Advocate

Dr. Sylvia Charp - NECC Pioneer, Editor of T.H.E. Journal, technology consultant and advocate - passed away in August 2003 at the age of 84. As Dr. Jan Van Dam, ISTE Board President, remembers, " Dr. Sylvia Charp was a role model for so many of us who carefully entered the world of educational technology in the 60s and 70s. She helped define the issues, provided support, communicated broadly, and for me personally, trail-blazed female leadership in the profession. She will be missed but never forgotten. Her legacy will live on in those who continue the work today and in the future. "