GaETC Conference 2008

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC) is sponsored by the Georgia Educational Technology Consortium, Inc., with the support of the Georgia Department of Education. The Conference is organized by a Steering Committee, which is appointed by the Consortium's Board of Directors. The Board, the Steering Committee, and the various committees are composed of unpaid volunteers. The Board contracts with McRae Co. of Tallahassee to manage the exhibits and conference registration.

GaETC is dedicated to the professional development of educators. For two decades, the Conference has played a key role in helping educators at all levels increase their understanding of the role of technology in education. The Conference provides educators the opportunity to learn about the latest in educational technology and offers a forum for discussion among professionals concerned with technology in education. GaETC offers almost 250 concurrent sessions, nationally known speakers and presenters, workshops focusing on the latest in technological innovations and software, and over 200 commercial exhibits featuring state-of-the-art technology.

GaETC is open to any individuals interested in educational technology. There is no typical organizational structure, no membership dues, and no membership list. Those who have attended a recent conference or who have filled out our online form requesting information will receive the preliminary program, which will contain the workshop descriptions and a registration form, through the mail. The descriptions of concurrent sessions and workshops will be available in the conference program and on this website.

The Conference was first held in 1989 at the Ironworks Convention and Trade Center in Columbus. After a few years, it moved to the Macon Centreplex Trade and Convention Center. In 2001, the conference moved to the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center for two years and then returned to Macon for two years before moving to the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Beginning with the 2005 Conference, the Georgia Department of Education has assisted with the production of the event.