2010 General Conference Information

February 20-23, 2010

The annual Alaska Society for Technology in Education (ASTE) 2010's conference will be celebrating 30 years of educational technology and vision. This year’s conference theme is, The Digital Life. We live in a digital world. We have access to greater amounts of information, more people and new ideas with increased options for learning, communicating and working. Our conference, scheduled for February 20 – 23, 2010 at The Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska, will explore the many facets of the digital life including:

The use of digital media software as learning tools
Key skills students learn by working with digital media
How are digital tools transforming the experience of learning?
How does technology influence brain development?
Challenges to using digital media in schools
Internet Safety
Copyright
Cyber Community Life
Learning communities that connect instantly across time zones and oceans
Management of digital resources
Acceptable and responsible use of digital resources
Web 2.0 Learning Environments
How do digital-media projects change how we teach?
Finding effective ways in which to engage and challenge digital learners
Bridging the gap between how students live and how they learn
iDida Contest participation

The ASTE Conference is the largest of its type for K-20 educators, administrators, and technology coordinators in Alaska. It is the purpose and mission of ASTE to promote access to technology, connectivity to information resources and technology integration for all Alaskan learners. ASTE invites you to help us celebrate our 30th year of educational technology and vision. As we explore The Digital Life, this year's conference will:

Emphasize classroom practices that combine technology with educational standards
Provide educators state-wide a myriad of opportunities, including hands-on workshops, excellent keynote and featured speakers, exhibits and more

We invite you to present at ASTE 2010 as we endeavor to meet the needs of digital learners by offering a pre-conference workshop or a conference sectional. Share what you have learned including the use of Web 2.0 classroom environments, favorite units of study, online assessments, classroom management strategies, and/or favorite software used to help students and staffs utilize educational technology resources as learning tools. Come share, learn, network and collaborate!

Preconference: Saturday, February 20 & Sunday, February 21
Opening Session: Sunday, February 21 about 5:00 PM
Conference: Monday, February 22 & Tuesday, February 23

Registration Fees

Full Conference (Monday AND Tuesday) = $210.00
One Day Conference (Monday OR Tuesday) = $135.00
Pre-Conference - Full Day (Saturday OR Sunday) = $110.00
Pre-Conference - Half Day (Saturday OR Sunday) = $60.00

Late Registration Fees (Begin on Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010)

Full Conference (Monday AND Tuesday) = $260.00
One Day Conference (Monday OR Tuesday) = $160.00
Pre-Conference - Full Day (Saturday OR Sunday) = $160.00
Pre-Conference - Half Day (Saturday OR Sunday) = $85.00

Please note: All late registrations will NOT be able to receive meal function tickets.

Hotel Accommodations and Event Location

The Hotel Captain Cook
4^th & K Streets
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 276-6000
(800) 843-1950

www.captaincook.com

Ask for the ASTE group rate: $99/room (Staying at the Cook will help hold down our costs!)

Online hotel reservations may be made on the Hotel Captain Cook's Group Rate reservations web site. Enter "ASTE10" as the group code.

ASTE Online Registration Confirmation

Online registration will be available through the RegOnline system via our website (typically on or about January 15th). Visit www.aste.org and follow the links for ASTE 2010 online registration once they are posted on the home page.

Acknowledgment of your registration will be emailed to the address you provide on the online registration form. If you do not receive your confirmation shortly after submitting your registration, please send an email to registration@aste.org.

Onsite Registration

Onsite registration will be available at The Hotel Captain Cook beginning Friday, February 19, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The ASTE 2010 Registration Desk may be found in the "Coat Closet" across from the Fore Deck of the Discovery Ballroom.

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor sign-up is available through the RegOnline Registration (EXHIBITORS ONLY) System (http://www.regonline.com/ASTE2010Exhibit).

Booths are approximately 8' x 10' with fabric walls ("Pipe and Drape"). These booths will consist of an 8' back wall and two 36-inch high side dividers. The booth includes one 6' skirted table, one 500 Watt electrical outlet, and two chairs. The Exhibit Hall is carpeted. Your company name will be displayed on and Exhibitor ID Sign (approx. 7" x 44").

Alaska Event Services should be utilized to acquire additional equipment or to handle your freight. They may be contacted directly at: P.O. Box 200291, Anchorage, AK 99520. (907) 345 - 8789. (907) 345-5018 FAX. You may download their exhibitor forms packet.

College Credit

Registration forms for University of Alaska graduate non-graded credit will be available near the conference registration desk. To receive credit, you must sign-up for the course at the conference and complete all requirements.

Credit Requirements [PDF download 135KB]

Ning Directions [PDF download 393KB]

Rubric [PDF download 49KB]

Cancellation Policy

Refund requests must be emailed to registration@aste.org. Be sure to write "ASTE REFUND REQUEST" in the subject line. Refund requests will be subject to a $25 administrative fee, and those received after February 15, 2010, regardless of time sent, cannot be honored.

Please be certain of your registration choices as a $25 change fee will apply to each registration change made by the administrator after your initial choices. You may follow the link in your registration confirmation email to make changes on your own any time before February 16, 2010 without charge.

Still have Questions? Contact...

Alenita Danner (alenita.danner@aste.org), Conference Administrator

(907) 957 - ASTE (2783)

Links Referenced

www.captaincook.com: http://www.captaincook.com
reservations web site: http://www.secure-res.com/res/vn3/cglogin.aspx?hotelid=1949&rlog=303
www.aste.org: http://www.aste.org
registration@aste.org: mailto:registration@aste.org
RegOnline Registration (EXHIBITORS ONLY): http://www.regonline.com/ASTE2010Exhibit
forms: http://www.aste.org/index.cfm/3,22,310/aespacket.pdf
PDF download 135KB: http://www.aste.org/index.cfm/3,22,310/2010-aste-credit-requirements.pdf
PDF download 393KB: http://www.aste.org/index.cfm/3,22,310/2010-ning-directions.pdf
PDF download 49KB: http://www.aste.org/index.cfm/3,22,310/2010-aste-rubric.pdf
alenita.danner@aste.org: mailto:alenita.danner@aste.org