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**Our IDT Organizations and Publications**

Before given the assignment to browse through and research professional organizations and publications related to the ITD field, we had no idea so many related organizations and publications existed. As we browsed through various professional organizations’ websites, we quickly learned how beneficial it is to join such an organization. The organizations serve as a network through which professionals can research, share, discuss, and learn the best practices related to their field of interest. Education and other professions are constantly changing; joining a professional organization allows individuals to remain informed and knowledgeable in order to maximize their performance on the job. Additionally, members of many organizations have access to the organization’s journals and publications, news of job opportunities, conferences, and more. Reviewing the various organizations and publications also helped us realize the wide variety of organizations and publications that exist. No matter the interest or field of study, there is an organization or publication that will help you; deciding on the organization or publication is the most difficult task. However, through the assignment we learned to review the organizations’ and publications’ vision, mission, and/or purpose which can help when deciding which publication and organization is right for you.

Completing this assignment helped us realize the vast benefits of joining professional organizations and subscribing to professional journals and publications. While there are many organizations and publications available, there are a few we plan to join or utilize in the near future as they relate to our field of interest which include the following:


 * [[image:aect.jpg align="center" link="http://%20http//www.aect.org/%20"]] || === The [|Association for Educational Communications and Technology] is a great organization to join. The organization allows professionals interested in teaching and learning with and through technology to network and learn from one another. The association also publishes Educational Technology, Research & Development, Quarterly Review of Distance Education, and TechTrends in which members have access. === ||
 * [[image:et-mag-march2009.jpg width="86" height="103" align="center" link="http://www.bookstoread.com/etp%20"]] || === One publication particularly interesting and applicable as a graduate student studying IDT was [|Educational Technology Publications]. This educational journal includes articles which discuss, analyze, debate, and interpret various educational technologies and research and book reviews. A sample issue can be found on the [|site] or by clicking [|here]. === ||
 * [[image:SITE.jpg align="center" link="http://site.aace.org/"]] || === The [|Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)] is an organization for educators and associated organizations interested in sharing information about integrating instructional technology in the classroom. The organization also focuses on integrating instructional technology for faculty/staff development. As a member of SITE you are subscribed to The Journal of Technology and Teacher Education and Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education and have access to collaborate with educators with common interests. === ||
 * [[image:EJITE_Ban_01.gif width="130" height="78" align="center" link="http://ejite.isu.edu/"]] || === The [|Electronic Journal for the Integration of Technology in Education (EJITE)] is another great resource for educators and those in the IDT field. EJITE is an online journal that includes research, articles, and reviews for books and software. The research and articles viewed were applicable and appropriate for classroom teachers determined to incorporate technology in all aspects of teaching. The electronic journal is highly recommended. === ||

Klein, James D. and Rushby, Nick (2007). Professional Organizations and Publications in Instructional Design and Technology. In R. A. Reiser & J. V. Dempsey (Eds.), Trends and issues in instructional design and technology (2nd ed., pp. 262-262). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.