ISTE Island
From FAS Virtual Worlds Almanac
| ISTE Island
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| Developer(s) | ISTE |
| URL | http://slurl.com/secondlife/ISTE%20Island/91/58/31 |
| Platform | Web Browser |
| Web Platform | Second Life |
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| Primary use(s) | Education, Professional |
| Target Audience(s) | Students, Adults, Professionals |
| Language(s) | English |
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| Level : Undergraduate, Graduate, Teacher |
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The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the a nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology.
In 2007 they opened ISTE Islands in Second Life as a space for the organisation and it's members to explore virtual worlds.
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Information on ISTE
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK�12 and teacher education.
Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.
An organization of great diversity, ISTE leads through presenting innovative educational technology books and programs; conducting professional development workshops, forums, and symposia; and researching, evaluating, and disseminating findings regarding educational technology on an international level. ISTE's Web site, www.iste.org, contains coverage of many topics relevant to the educational technology community.
