There are four main
organizations, and I got all this information from their websites.
ISLS
(International Society of the Learning Sciences)
This organization
focus on “a professional society dedicated to the interdisciplinary empirical
investigation of learning as it exists in real-world settings and how learning
may be facilitated both with and without technology.”
The mission of ISLS
is based on “how learning and collaboration is enabled by knowledge, tools and
networks, and multiple contexts of experience and layers of social structures.”
This organization
serves: “The society is widely interdisciplinary and includes members from six
continents, providing opportunities for collegial interaction across national
boundaries in this field. ISLS brings together individuals who self-identify
with disciplines including anthropology; artificial intelligence; cognitive
science; computer science; educational sciences; information sciences;
linguistics (particularly sociolinguistics and computational linguistics);
neurosciences; organizational science and systems science; philosophy;
psychology (particularly educational, developmental, and social); sociology and
other fields.”
They have two main
conferences:
- ICLS
- CSCL
They have two
journals:
- Journal of
the Learning Sciences
-
International Journal of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
AACE
(Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education)
AACE main focus is
“AACE serves the profession with international conferences, high quality
publications, leading-edge Digital Library, Career Center, and other
opportunities for professional growth.”
Its mission
is: “The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
(AACE), founded in 1981, is an international, not-for-profit, educational
organization with the mission of advancing Information Technology in Education
and E-Learning research, development, learning, and its practical
application."
They serves “Its
members, conference participants, and journal readers include researchers,
developers, professors, trainers, administrators, directors, evaluators,
graduate students, policy decision-makers, trainers, adult educators,
practitioners, and other specialists in education, industry, and government
with an interest in advancing knowledge and learning with Information Technology
in Education and E-Learning."
They have large
conferences:
- Edmedia
- E-Learn
- Global
Learn
- Global TIME
- Global SITE
Their publications
are:
-
International Journal on E-Learning
- Journal of
Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
- Journal of
Interactive Learning Research
- Journal of
Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia
- Journal of
Technology and Teacher Education
AECT
(Association for educational communications and technology)
The Association for
educational communications and technology focus is “providing an international
exchange and dissemination of ideas for its members and for target audience; it
is the national and international spokesperson for the improvement of
instruction; and, it is the most recognized association of information
concerning a wide range of instructional and educational technology.”
Their mission is:
"The goal of AECT is to facilitate humane learning through the systematic
development, utilization, and management of learning resources, which include
people, processes, and media in educational settings.”
This organization
serves “thousands of educators and others whose activities are directed toward
improving instruction through technology.”
The AECT has one
conference:
- ICEM
They have four
journals:
- Educational
Technology Research and Development
- TechTrends
- International Journal of Designs for Learning
- Journal of Applied Instructional Design
ISTE
(International society for technology in education)
The focus of “ISTE
is globally recognized as the premier partner in advancing educational
excellence through innovative learning, teaching, and leadership. We are a
diverse worldwide community of educational leaders actively creating a world in
which all learners can achieve their creative and intellectual potential.”
The mission is
“ISTE advances excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and
effective uses of technology.”
This organization
serves: “ISTE membership is a powerful and meaningful way for educators
to connect with peers, to gather in a variety of forums to share the challenges
and excitement of teaching, and to be part of a community that leads the
transformation of education.”
ISTE has two
conferences:
- ISTE 2012-
San Antonio June 23-26
- ISTE
leadership Conference
They have four
journals:
- Learning
and Leading with Technology
- Journal of
Digital Learning in Teacher Education
- Journal for
Computing Teachers
- Journal of
Research on Technology Education
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