TechEd 2006: Providing
Real-World Education Solution
Educational Leaders from Around the World Presenting

Sacramento – Sharing the Vision. That is the theme of TechEd 2006, the not-for-profit, 11th Annual Technology in Education International Conference & Tech Exposition, to be held March 26 - 29 in Pasadena, California and for the organizers of this great event it means “educators educating educators.”

According to William Neece, conference director, TechEd is “all about real-world alternatives where K-20 educators come together to learn from those who have found viable, effective solutions to modern educational barriers. TechEd, a program of The Community College Foundation, is about the hands-on learning experience that professionals want to better enable success in the classroom.”

This year’s event promises to bring an even greater hands-on experience than ever before. With over 250 sessions and the help of leaders in the Technology in Education industry like Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Tool Factory, and Torque in Education, just to name a few, attendees will have an incredible opportunity to understand step-by-step how technology is impacting the learning environment and how they can embrace it to help students succeed in the 21st century.

“What we are offering is truly unprecedented,” adds William. “It is our mission and my personal passion, to ensure K-20 educators from around the world have everything they need to succeed in today’s constantly transforming learning environment.” As such, William Neece had made a name for himself by distributing thousands of free passes to under-funded schools. “We don’t believe that budget constraints should hinder an education professional’s ability to help their students.”

TechEd was established 11 years ago by The Community College Foundation to help facilitate the convergence of technology with education as a means to overcome the growing digital divide. A non-profit organization, the Foundation has contributed millions of man hours towards this cause.

Conference topics will include eLearning, Creative Funding Strategies, Workforce Development, Digital Media, Usability & Accessibility, Technology for Standards-based Assessment & Learning and much more cutting-edge topics covering solutions to the problems our educators are facing every day.

“It is truly the greatest feeling when a conference of this caliber comes together,” adds William. “After 11 years, Technology in Education is truly coming of its own. There is no lack of information to share with our attendees and we have educational professionals from around the world converging on the historic Pasadena Conference Center to learn from the more than 350 experts we have assembled to share their best practice solutions.”

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