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Agency for Instructional Technology (AIT)
http://www.ait.net/
The Agency for Instructional Technology has been a leader in educational technology since 1962. A nonprofit organization, AIT is one of the largest providers of instructional TV programs in North America. AIT is also a leading developer of other educational media, including online instruction, CDs, DVDs, instructional software.
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American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
http://www.aacte.org/
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) is a national voluntary association of higher education institutions and other organizations and is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality preparation and continuing professional development for teachers and school leaders in order to enhance PK-12 student learning.
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American Educational Research Association (AERA)
http://aera.net/
The American Educational Research Association is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. AERA sponsors a very large annual conference each year for educational researchers and practitioners.
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American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
http://www.astd.org/
Founded in 1944, ASTD is the world's premier professional association in the field of workplace learning and performance. ASTD sponsors an annual conference that focuses primarily on training, performance support and the business and industry applications of instructional and educational technology.
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Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)
http://www.aect.org/
The mission of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process. AECT sponsors an annual conference for professional in K-12, higher education, business and industry.
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Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
http://www.aace.org/
Founded in 1981, AACE is an international, educational, and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology. AACE sponsors the annual WebNet conference that focuses on the educational applications of the Internet and the annual ED-MEDIA world conference on educational multimedia, hypermedia and teleommunications.
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Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems (ADCIS)
ADCIS International Headquarters 1601 West Fifth Ave., Suite 111 Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 487-1528

The mission of ADCIS is to promote human learning and performance through the use of computer-based technologies. Members come from industry, government, and education.
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Center for Educational Leadership & Technology (CELT)
http://www.celt.org/
CELT helps K-12 leaders develop and implement IT strategies and systems that truly align technology with the core mission of today's schools - achievement, accountability, and staff development.
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EDUCAUSE: Transforming Education Through Technology
http://educom.edu/
On July 1, 1998, CAUSE and Educom were consolidated to create EDUCAUSE. The mission of EDUCAUSE is to help shape and enable transformational change in higher education through the introduction, use, and management of information resources and technologies in teaching, learning, scholarship, research, and institutional management.
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ICEM: International Council for Educational Media
http://www.icem-cime.org/
ICEM is a non-profit, non-governmental organization which has been active in the field of educational technology since 1950. Its seat and treasury are maintained in one or more of the member countries. It maintains operational relations with UNESCO and is an NGO affiliate.
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Instructional Telecommunications Council (ITC)
http://www.itcnetwork.org/definition.htm
The Instructional Telecommunications Council (ITC) provides leadership, information, and resources to expand and enhance distance learning through the effective use of technology. An affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges established in 1977, ITC represents nearly 600 institutions in the United States and Canada, and is a leader in advancing distance education.
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International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI)
http://www.ibstpi.org/
ibstpi® is primarily involved in research and development activities that lead to the development of standards in the areas of training, performance and instruction. ibstpi® develops, publishes and disseminates the standards, competencies and performance statements for several areas for instructors, training managers, instructional designers, etc. ibstpi® spearheads development of standards in emerging areas of human learning & performance. ibstpi® interfaces with industries and academia to usher in standards for practices in training, performance and instruction.
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International Interactive Communications Society (IICS)
http://www4.interaccess.com/iics/
The International Interactive Communications Society (IICS) is the only worldwide association for interactive multimedia professionals. Formed in 1983, IICS is dedicated to professional development and the advancement of interactive technologies.
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International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
http://www.ispi.org/index.html
The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) is the leading association dedicated to increasing productivity in the workplace through the application of performance and instructional technologies.
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International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
http://www.iste.org/
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) promotes appropriate uses of technology to support and improve teaching and learning. Representing more than 40,000 educators, ISTE provides curriculum for learning about technology and integrating it into the classroom, research results and project reports, and leadership for policy affecting educational technology.
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Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)
http://www.macul.org/
The Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning is a non-profit organization established in 1975 dedicated to bringing educators from all levels together to share their knowledge and concerns regarding educational uses of computers and technology.
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National Educational Computing Association (NECA)
http://www.iste.org/
The National Educational Computing Association sponsors the annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) which is in its 21st year of providing K-12 and university-level educational professionals with an annual forum to learn, exchange, and survey the leaps and bounds being made in the field of education technology.
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
http://www.shrm.org/
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 190,000 individual members, the Society's mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available.
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Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA)
http://www.iste.org/
The Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA) is a private, non-profit affiliate of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). TxDLA membership is open to all individuals, statewide, nationwide, and around the world, who are interested in promoting the implementation of effective distance learning.
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United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
http://www.iste.org/
The United States Distance Learning Association is a nonprofit organization formed in 1987. The association's purpose is to promote the development and application of distance learning for education and training. The constituents we serve include Pre-K through grade 12 education, higher education, home school education, continuing education, corporate training, military and government training, and telemedicine.
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