We're Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Our Members!!
Come grab your seat and a bag of popcorn at this exciting Hollywood-themed kickoff to NECC. We'll be screening the Digital Storytelling Contest finalists, and awarding our own version of the Oscar, an all-expense paid trip to NECC 2010, to the grand prize winner who will be selected via live audience polling!
In this fast-paced, fun program, media guru and session host Mario Armstrong will guide you through your onsite experience, help you network with peers, and will share tips for engaging with your membership throughout popcornthe year. All attendees will receive prizes at the door, and during the show we'll also be giving away many more such as an iPod Touch, Kindle Reader, and flip video camera! Visit www.iste.org/necc-welcome to learn the latest!
Mario's already dishing out tips for how to navigate #NECC09. Follow him on Twitter @marioarmstrong and be sure to check out his latest blog post about the Top 8 Technologies You Need At NECC.
Sunday June 28, 2009
2:00-3:45 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom C
The Capital Region Society for Technology in Education is a regional affiliate promoting collaboration and cooperation across existing organizations in the national capital region.
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