Technology have been changing so fast in the 21st Century. It could not be denied that educators have played an important role in technology development. For those in the education field, it’s worth noting of gatherings that further promote awareness of technology in educational system. I have read of nonprofit corporation like the North Carolina Educational Technology Conference (NCETC) that provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning in PreK-12 and teacher education through the effective use of technology. This year the NCETC Conference have the following details:

Unlocking the Power of Technology in 21st Century Schools
December 1- December 4
Koury Convention Center
Greensboro, North Carolina

Tentative schedule for the NCETC 2008 Conference:

Monday, December 1, 2008
8:00 – 7:00 Registration Desk Open
9:00 – Noon Pre-conference Workshops
1:00 – 4:00 Pre-conference Workshops
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
8:00 – 7:00 Registration Desk Open
9:00 – Noon Pre-conference Workshops
1:00 – 4:00 Pre-conference Workshops
5:00 – 8:30 Exhibits Grand Opening,
TREK and Reception
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
7:00 – 5:00 Registration Desk Open
9:00 – 10:15 Keynote Address
Speaker – TBA
10:30 – 5:30 Exhibits Open
10:30 -11:30 Concurrent Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 Concurrent Sessions
1:30 – 2:30 Keynote Address
Speaker – TBA
Concurrent Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 Keynote Address
Speaker – TBA
Concurrent Sessions
4:30 – 5:30 Concurrent Sessions
7:00 – 10:00 Game Night GALA
Entertainment, Prize Giveaways
Thursday, December 4, 2008
7:00 – 9:00 Registration Desk Open
8:30 – 2:30 Concurrent Sessions
8:30 – Noon Exhibits Open
12:30 – 2:00 Luncheon/Keynote
Speaker – TBA
NCDPI – NC Technology EducatorAwards
1:00 – 2:00 Concurrent Sessions
2:00 – 2:30 Turn In Evaluations, Lanyards & Badge
Holders / Register for iPod
2:30 Conference Concludes

source: http://www.ncetc.org/

There are iPod prizes for turning in evaluations, lanyards and badge holders have a chance also of winning the prize if they stay until the end of the conference.  Anyway, as early as possible registration for the event are encouraged.  Well, if you are coming from a distant place maybe you could consider also visiting some interesting sites while you are there like the Outer Banks which is a popular beach resort area. Outer Banks have several historical sites and is known as a hideout for pirates and a place of shipwrecks. This includes the islands where the Wright brothers’ first powered flight was done.

Educators go take this opportunity as a key to unlocking the power of technology in your schools. Join the NCETC 2008 Conference as strategies for enhancing technology use in education are formed.