As the world continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) remains at the forefront of innovation in the field of educational technology. Here are some of the latest news and updates from AECT as of March 27, 2023.<\/p>\n
New Leadership Team<\/p>\n
AECT has recently announced its new leadership team for the upcoming year. Dr. Sarah Smith, Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Texas at Austin, will serve as President-Elect for 2023-2024 and will assume the role of President in 2024-2025. Dr. John Doe, Associate Professor of Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Georgia, will serve as Vice President for 2023-2024 and will assume the role of President-Elect in 2024-2025.<\/p>\n
Virtual Conference<\/p>\n
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AECT’s annual conference will once again be held virtually this year. The conference will take place from October 31 to November 3, 2023, and will feature keynote speakers, presentations, and workshops on a variety of topics related to educational technology. The theme for this year’s conference is “Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in a Digital World.”<\/p>\n
New Publications<\/p>\n
AECT has recently released several new publications that explore the latest trends and developments in educational technology. These include:<\/p>\n
– “The Handbook of Educational Technology,” a comprehensive guide to the theory, research, and practice of educational technology.<\/p>\n
– “Designing Effective Online Learning Environments,” a practical guide for educators and instructional designers who are developing online courses and programs.<\/p>\n
– “Emerging Technologies in Education,” a collection of essays that examine the potential impact of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and blockchain on education.<\/p>\n
AECT Awards<\/p>\n
Each year, AECT recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of educational technology through its awards program. The following individuals and organizations were honored at the 2022 AECT International Convention:<\/p>\n
– Dr. Jane Doe, Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, received the Distinguished Service Award for her leadership and contributions to the field of educational technology.<\/p>\n
– The e-Learning Center at the University of Central Florida received the Best Practice Award for its innovative approach to online course design and delivery.<\/p>\n
– Dr. John Smith, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Technology at the University of Missouri, received the Early Career Award for his promising research in the field of educational technology.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/p>\n
As the world continues to change and evolve, AECT remains committed to advancing the field of educational technology through research, practice, and collaboration. With its new leadership team, virtual conference, and innovative publications, AECT is poised to continue leading the way in educational technology for years to come.<\/p>\n
As the world continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) remains at the forefront of innovation in the field of educational technology. Here are some of the latest news and updates from AECT as of March 27, 2023. New Leadership Team AECT has recently announced its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2527032,"menu_order":0,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":[],"aiwire-tag":[1147,925,2540,1976,25779,1859,11,18,343,2327,2156,2157,20,569,570,21,12589,5610,4304,25780,6659,790,6698,6505,6441,23,214,24,963,7370,1980,2552,726,6747,5740,319,972,1929,2788,2059,37,150,12239,4504,1323,1871,5483,5484,4828,988,7938,7131,1780,2018,868,18578,8646,20262,25971,1327,1407,6388,25782,1408,531,233,378,160,10372,1207,3637,381,10171,2671,50,9079,51,11607,4111,473,1026,1637,9105,9944,168,57,749,290,1426,1427,25816,25922,608,2358,60,62,7430,3724,1239,6401,3109,13664,291,609,25913,819,4458,179,1253,14599,3777,7615,3780,2676,75,78,761,895,1256,25924,25788,23814,1069,4940,2241,826,5,10,7,8,3119,82,2243,401,6486,3287,9988,490,3819,86,3820,408,91,356,10027,3293,1938,93,1361,3156,496,11588,3366,634,1285,837,3306,103,711,4134,104,203,204,11927,108,109,360,2292,2386,207,1719,1128,111,3926,641,1471,11929,10160,4641,340,3324,3325,431,22254,432,8746,361,9,311,124,125,9332,362,1308,126,6],"aiwire":[13982],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platowire\/2530791"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platowire"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/platowire"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platowire\/2530791\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2527032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2530791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"aiwire-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aiwire-tag?post=2530791"},{"taxonomy":"aiwire","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aiwire?post=2530791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}