International Affiliates
Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE)
ASCILITE is an incorporated not-for-profit professional association for those engaged in the educational use of technologies in tertiary education. ASCILITE is a globally recognized and professionally connected community of professionals and academics working in fields associated with enhancing learning and teaching through the pedagogical use of technologies. We seek to shape the future of tertiary education in relation to technology enhanced learning by enabling and sharing high quality research, innovation and evidence-based technology-enhanced practices. https://ascilite.org/
Ed Tech Society
EdTech Society is a professional association started in India by individuals who are committed to improve instruction and learning through the use of educational technologies. EdTech Society members are researchers, developers and practitioners in the field of educational technology. Which includes: Higher education faculty, graduate students, instructional designers, educational technology tools developers, school teachers, government, corporate and military trainers. etsociety.org
The Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology (HKAECT)
The Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology (HKAECT)disseminates information with regard to current research in Hong Kong, overseas and other regions, members' accomplishments and research projects through computer networking and printed media coordinating and collaborating research projects with other related associations locally and internationally. http://hkaect.org/
International Council for Educational Media (ICEM)
Since 1950, the International Council for Educational Media (ICEM) has dedicated itself to providing an international platform for professionals in education to interact on individual, organizational, and cultural levels with the goal of advancing the use of media for educational purposes globally. https://www.icem.education/
Japan Society for Educational Technology (JSET)
Since its birth in November, 1984, JSET has been a major academic society in the research and practice of technology in education, including theories of instruction and learning. JSET was born from the network of educational technology centers in Colleges of Education. Recently, JSET is attracting more researchers in diverse areas of study in higher education sector, who wish to make their instruction better by utilizing educational technology research outcomes, and to publish their own results as well. https://www.jset.gr.jp/en/
Korean Society for Educational Technology (KSET)
Since 1985, the Korean Society for Educational Technology (KSET) has played a vital role in developing theoretical and practical excellence in the field of instructional technology. As an affiliate of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), KSET has more than 1,000 members who are researchers, developers, and practitioners in academia, corporations, and government organizations. There are six special interest groups (SIGs) in KSET: Theories and Models; Design and Development; Implementation and Management; Evaluation and Quality Assurance; Research Methodology; e-Learning; and Human Resources Development. kset.or.kr
Taiwan Association of Educational Communications & Technology (TAECT)
Taiwan Association for Educational Communications and Technology (TAECT) is an educational academic association that has been promoting the use of educational communications as well as research and development of technology ever since its establishment in 1959.This association is composed of professors, researchers and graduate students from universities and colleges in Taiwan with specialties in educational technology, information technology, and communication technology, along with some teachers from junior high and elementary schools. https://taectteam.wixsite.com/taect
Domestic Affiliates
New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL)
The New Jersey Association of School Librarians was established in 1915 to support school librarianship across New Jersey's public school districts, private schools and universities. NJASL offers to its membership professional mentoring, advice on how to employ and turnkey both cutting edge and established educational technology and applications, best practice library management pedagogy as well as teaching of skills, and cogent collaboration techniques.
Special Interest Groups
Education in Health Profession - (EDHP)
The vision of the Education in the Health Professions Special Interest Group (EDHP) of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is to help "ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages".1 To achieve our vision, EDHP seeks to advance the professional practice of healthcare professionals and instructional designers by fostering transdisciplinary collaboration and communications, promoting immersion and the sharing of ideas and resources, and by facilitating evidence-based education, training, and professional development of healthcare professionals and their clients.
Getting Started: Subscribe to EDHP Listserv: The EDHP Listserv has been created to facilitate communication among all members of the EDHP Special Interest Group. To get started, we will be focusing on setting and refining plans to facilitate achievement our vision and mission. You do not need to be a member of AECT to subscribe. Anyone interested in contributing to our vision and mission are welcome. To subscribe: Send email to EDHP@listserv.cc.ucf.edu with "subscribe EDHP" in the body of the message (subject line is irrelevant and can be left blank). The message should be sent from the email address that you want to subscribe.
1As stated in the third of17 Sustainable Development Goals, endorsed by all members of the state of the United Nations