INVITATIONSITE <strong>2009</strong>is the 20th annual conference of the <strong>Society</strong><strong>for</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology and TeacherEducation. This society represents individual teacher educators and affiliatedorganizations of teacher educators in all disciplines, who are interested in thecreation and dissemination of knowledge about the use of in<strong>for</strong>mation technologyin teacher education and faculty/staff development. SITE is a societyof the Association <strong>for</strong> the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).SITE is unique as the only organization which has as its sole focus the integrationof instructional technologies into teacher education programs. SITEpromotes the development and dissemination of theoretical knowledge, conceptualresearch, and professional practice knowledge through conferences,books, projects, and the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE).You are invited to attend and participate in this annual international <strong>for</strong>umwhich offer numerous opportunities to share your ideas, explore theresearch, development, and applications, and to network with the leaders inthis important field of teacher education and technology.Over 1,500 presentations in 32 major topic areas!The Conference Review Policy requires that each proposal will be peerreviewedby three reviewers <strong>for</strong> inclusion in the conference program, proceedingsbook, and CD-ROM proceedings.SITE is the premiere international conference in this field and annuallyattracts more than 1,200 leaders in the field from over 50 countries.ScopeThe Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advancedlevel on all topics related to:(1) the use of in<strong>for</strong>mation technology in teacher education, and(2) instruction about in<strong>for</strong>mation technology in<strong>•</strong> Preservice<strong>•</strong> Graduate Teacher Education<strong>•</strong> Inservice<strong>•</strong> Faculty & Staff DevelopmentProposals which address the theory, research and applications as well asdescribe innovative projects are encouraged.Presentation TypesThe Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful activitiesdesigned to facilitate the exchange of ideas and in<strong>for</strong>mation.<strong>•</strong> Keynote Speakers <strong>•</strong> Roundtables<strong>•</strong> Invited Panels/Speakers <strong>•</strong> Posters/Demonstrations<strong>•</strong> Full Papers<strong>•</strong> Corporate Demonstrations/Literature<strong>•</strong> Full Papers (Book) <strong>•</strong> Corporate Showcases<strong>•</strong> Brief Papers<strong>•</strong> Tutorials/Workshops<strong>•</strong> Panels<strong>•</strong> SymposiaProposals which address the theory, research and applications as well asdescribe innovative projects are encouraged.BackgroundSITE conferences have been held in Greenville, NC (1990); Greenville, NC(1991); Houston, TX (1992); Orlando, FL (1993); Washington, DC (1994); SanAntonio, TX (1995); Phoenix, AZ (1996); Orlando, FL (1997); Washington, DC(1998), San Antonio, TX (1999), San Diego, CA (2000), Orlando, FL (2001),Nashville, TN (2002), Albuquerque, NM (2003), Atlanta, GA (2004), Phoenix, AZ(2005), Orlando, FL (2006), San Antonio, TX (2007) and Las Vegas, NV (2008).SITE <strong>2009</strong> is the 20th in this series of internationally respected meetings.2The SITE Conference is designed <strong>for</strong><strong>•</strong> Teacher educators in ALL disciplines<strong>•</strong> Computer technology coordinators<strong>•</strong> K-12 administrators<strong>•</strong> Teachers<strong>•</strong> Curriculum developers<strong>•</strong> Principals<strong>•</strong> All interested in improving education through technologyIn<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Topics<strong>•</strong> Assessment and E-folios<strong>•</strong> Corporate<strong>•</strong> Development of Future Faculty<strong>•</strong> Digital Imaging<strong>•</strong> Digital Video<strong>•</strong> Distance/Flexible Education<strong>•</strong> Electronic Playground<strong>•</strong> Equity and Social Justice<strong>•</strong> Evaluation and Research<strong>•</strong> Games & Simulations<strong>•</strong> Graduate Education & Faculty Development<strong>•</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation Literacy<strong>•</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Diffusion/Integration<strong>•</strong> International Education<strong>•</strong> Latino/Spanish Speaking Community<strong>•</strong> Leadership<strong>•</strong> New Possibilities with In<strong>for</strong>mation Technologies<strong>•</strong> Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK)<strong>•</strong> Web/Learning Communities<strong>•</strong> Work<strong>for</strong>ce EducationTeacher Education Topics<strong>•</strong> Art Education<strong>•</strong> Early Childhood Education<strong>•</strong> English Education<strong>•</strong> Human Languages Education<strong>•</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Experiences <strong>for</strong> Students and Teachers (ITEST)<strong>•</strong> Mathematics Education<strong>•</strong> Middle School Education<strong>•</strong> Science Education<strong>•</strong> Social Studies Education<strong>•</strong> Special Education/Assistive Technology<strong>•</strong> Technological, Pedagogical, And Content Knowledge (TPACK)<strong>•</strong> PT3: Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use TechnologyNew Topic <strong>for</strong> K-12 Teachers & School Leaders<strong>•</strong> Teaching with Technology: Engaging Students through21st Century LearningProceedingsAccepted papers will be published by AACE in the Technology and TeacherEducation Annual series. Books in this series serve as major source documentsindicating the current state of teacher education and in<strong>for</strong>mation technology.The contents of the Annuals will be internationally available and distributedvia the online EdITLib – Education & In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Library,sponsored by AACE. (www.editlib.org/).The Annuals also will be available as a searchable electronic book on CD-ROM (Macintosh, IBM, and ISO 9660 <strong>for</strong>mats) and included in each conferenceregistrant's packet. And the Annual may be purchased in hard copybook <strong>for</strong>m prior to the conference. First and second paper authors are limitedto two papers published in the Annual.Paper AwardsAll presented papers will be considered <strong>for</strong> Best Paper Awards within severalcategories. Award winning papers may be invited <strong>for</strong> publication in theJournal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE) or Contemporary Issuesin Technology & Teacher Education (CITE), and will be highlighted in the AACEonline periodical the AACE Journal. See previous SITE award papers.(http://site.aace.org/awards/).
OVERVIEWPlease note: The sessions on mathematics, science, English, social studies, andearly childhood will be scheduled on Thursday and Friday along with all other topics.SUNDAY, MARCH 1Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00-6:00 PMMONDAY, MARCH 2Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:00 PMMorning Tutorials/Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 AM - 12:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 - 10:15 AMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Tutorials/Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 - 3:15 PMTUESDAY, MARCH 3Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:30 PMWelcome & Opening General Session (Keynote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 - 9:30 AMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMMorning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM - 12:15 PMElectronic Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 AM - 12:15 PMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMInfo. Tech. Committee Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 2:45 PMConsultative Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 - 6:00 PMSocial: Welcome Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 - 7:30 PMWEDNESDAY, MARCH 4Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote & Awards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 - 9:30 AMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMMorning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM - 12:15 PMElectronic Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 AM - 12:15 PMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMInfo. Tech. Committee Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 2:45 PMInfo. Tech. Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 - 5:45 PMPoster/Demonstrations (with snacks & cash bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 - 7:30 PMThe Electronic & AssistiveTechnology PlaygroundThe The Electronic & Assistive Technology Playground is a place whereeducators, like children, can play with the latest and greatest technology.Participants in the Playground will be able to experiment with new technologies.Experienced users will be available to assist users. This is a placeof discovery. Try out some of the best software applications. Have somefun with a digital microscope. Bring some of your toys to share.This year the popular Electronic & Assistive Technology Playground will bearranged differently as we seek to continue placing your interests first.While we will retain some sharing as we have in the past, we will also buildinteraction sessions between 10:30 AM and 12:15 PM Tues. through Thurs.Content will be based on a short presentation followed by sharing ofresources. Participants are invited to bring their laptops with them. Followingthe conference, attendees will be invited to continue the Electronic & AssistiveTechnology Playground on SITE's Blog, http://www.SITEBlog.org. Think ofthese sessions as Special Interest Groups (SIGs) with virtual follow up networking.Individuals wishing to schedule Electronic & Assistive TechnologyPlayground space should contact Maggie, marguerite.veres@wright.eduTHURSDAY, MARCH 5Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 - 9:30 AMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMMorning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM - 12:15 PMElectronic Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 AM - 12:30 PMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMTopic Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMTeacher Ed. Committee Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 2:45 PMTeacher Ed. Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 - 5:45 PMSITE Leadership Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 - 8:30 PMFRIDAY, MARCH 6Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 - 9:30 AMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMMorning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM - 12:15 PMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 2:45 PMJoin your colleaguesNewcomer WelcomeTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday <strong>•</strong> 9:30-10:00 AMIf this is your first SITE conference, please attend.Welcome ReceptionTuesday, <strong>March</strong> 3 <strong>•</strong> 6:30-7:30 PMAll attendees welcome!Poster/DemonstrationsWednesday, <strong>March</strong> 4 <strong>•</strong> 6:00-7:30 PM(with snacks & cash bar) In<strong>for</strong>mal & popular venue <strong>for</strong> exchanging of ideas!Topics Discussion LunchThursday, <strong>March</strong> 5 <strong>•</strong> 12:15 NOOM-1:30 PMJoin colleagues <strong>for</strong> a networking luncheon to discuss various topicsselected from the conference topics (see page 2 <strong>for</strong> list of topics). A specifictopic will be designated at each table and you will have the opportunityto create your own topics at the lunch. Make your reservations nowas tickets are limited. See the SITE <strong>2009</strong> Registration <strong>for</strong>m. Or if you haveregistered, you can add this item when you arrive at the conference. Cost:$25 * Be sure to bring your badge/ticket <strong>for</strong> admission.EMPLOYMENT NETWORKING: Bulletin boards areavailable <strong>for</strong> posting new position announcements and resumes. Ifyou have a job position available or are seeking employment, besure to bring your 1-page job position announcement or resumeto post on the conference Employment Networking bulletin board.Sponsored by the AACE Career Center job board,JOBS.aace.org3