Mark Your Calendars for a Showcase on Capitol Hill Highlighting the Role of Technology in Education Being Held Tuesday, June 16th!
Teacher Presentations and Hands-On Exhibits on the Future of Learning for Policymakers and Education Stakeholders
WASHINGTON, June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) are hosting a technology showcase. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend this event on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, examining and demonstrating the role of technology on the future of learning and education.
Bringing the Future of Learning to Schools Today
Where: Foyer, House Rayburn Office Building, Washington, DC
When: June 16, 2009; 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hosts: The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
Attendees will experience innovative educational approaches highlighted by educators and leading technology providers, and learn about cutting edge details and plans from premier experts in the education and technology arenas, including:
Educational software, multimedia content and instructional simulations
Home school connections
Interactive white boards
Data and assessment tools
About SETDA
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is the principal association representing the state directors for education technology. SETDA works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, education associations, and the corporate community in an effort to promote national leadership in education technology; provide professional development in educational leadership for members; and build partnerships and provide leadership to advance learning opportunities. More information on technology's role in 21st century education and workforce development policy can be found at SETDA's Class of 2020: Action Plan for Education.
About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to 500 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net.
SOURCE Software & Information Industry Association
