"SITE
is the premiere technology-teacher education conference."
Blanche O'Bannon, University of Tennessee, USA
"SITE
is a very organized convention and has created a very supportive
learning community for educators. Staff members of SITE
constantly seek input to improve the convention to better serve
participants. I greatly appreciate their efforts."
Amy S. C. Leh, California State University, San Bernardino, USA
"It
is always helpful to take some time off from your regular
schedule and learn about other projects. We are all highly
creative people, and I am always intrigued by the different
approaches people take to solve problems in our field, as well
as what issues they are focusing on. There are many areas to
explore. Sometimes the most obvious is hard to see, unless we
change our view point by going to a SITE conference."
Carol Latham, Collin County Community College District, USA
"I
really enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people in my field
and build collaborations for the future."
Jenifer Phelan, Seattle Pacific University, USA
"I
was most interested in the collaborative projects between higher
and lower education. Secondarily, the great variety of research
and positive reflection on technology in education made me feel
good about the work do everyday with elementary and high school
teachers and students.
Donacine Vandelli, West Edgecombe School, Australia
SITE is an
exciting conference where you can meet people to share ideas,
discuss interesting aspects of their work, discover new cultures
(for foreign visitors)."
Borys Kharchuk, Institute of Computer Information Technologies,
Ukraine
"Professionally
speaking, the SITE conference is indeed world class when in
comes to cutting edge instructional technology research,
realistic integration application and an atmosphere that
rejuvenates and invigorates."
Ted Hickman, Kutztown University, USA
"This
is the only organization, which focuses upon elements of
teaching and learning using technology in teacher education."
Jim DePaepe, Central Washington University, USA
"The
conference is a perfect size; offerings are ample but not
overwhelming; people are friendly and willing to discuss and
engage in a productive way. It is possible to attend multiple
presentations devoted to one area of interest or to select
sessions that provide an overview of new developments in the
field. I always come back to my campus with new ideas and
re-dedication to expanding my own use of technology in the
classroom. The enthusiasm of presenters and conference
participants is both infectious and supportive."
Gretchen L. Johnson, The City College of New York, USA
"Presenting
at SITE gave me the opportunity to present in a non-threatening,
but constructive atmosphere. Viewing other presentations enabled
me to take advantage of the modeling of experts."
Miriam Larson, Virginia Tech University, USA
"SITE
is the most satisfying conference of the year. Great selection
of papers and tremendous collegiality!"
Penelope Swenson, California State University Bakersfield, USA
"It
was great to present in SITE. I don't know whether I will be
able to attend once again next year, I am still a senior student
now, but I will try to!! I'm so glad that I presented in SITE,
people are so kind and friendly there, they paid a kind
attention to my presentation, even though I am still a under
graduate student. Thanks again to SITE!!"
Chia-Wen Teng, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan
"SITE
represents a place to learn, share innovative ideas about
integrating technology for the classroom from USA and the
international community. It has provided insight on how to
impact the teacher education program. Definitely is one of the
most enriching professional development experiences I have
attended."
Annette Lopez de Mendez, University of Puerto Rico, USA
"The
opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from other countries
is quite wonderful."
A. J. Chaffin, The University of Nevada, Reno, USA
"It
was the best academic experience related with New Technologies
in Education. It was an opportunity to exchange questions and
experiences from different countries about related interests. It
was an opportunity to contact researchers in the field."
Gloria Patricia Marciales Vivas, Pontificia Universidad
Javeriana, Columbia
"This
was my first SITE conference and I could not more strenuously
encourage people who are interested in information technology
and teacher education to attend future SITE conferences. It was
great to be with so many other people who are experts in their
fields and share similar interests, needs, and goals. The
conference was very well organized and the staff was extremely
helpful. Thank you for all your hard work!"
Yesim Yilmazel-Sahin, University of Maryland, USA
"For
the third year in a row, the SITE conference has provided me
with innovative ideas on how to further improve technology
integration into teaching and the teacher preparation process.
Full of newly gained knowledge and ideas, I am ready to return
to my university and implement the many best practices that I
picked up from the conference in an effort to further improve
education for all students."
Allison McKissack, St. Edwards University, USA
"From
my first year at SITE, I have told colleagues that this is the
best conference I attend. It is not only well run, it is an
invaluable source of information and inspiration. I have made
valuable contacts and wonderful friends with whom I have
developed collaborative projects and written articles. It would
take a catastrophic event for me to not attend a SITE
conference."
Jacque Ewing-Taylor, The University of Nevada, Reno, USA
"This
is a great way to meet peers in the field of education and
technology. To see what others are doing and thinking, to
acquire new ideas and techniques and to gauge your own work."
Kelly Edmonds, University of Calgary, Canada
"SITE
2004 was a success because presenters had a global world view on
Educational Technology and you could share ideas on methods and
strategies for improving Teacher Education through technology."
Maurice Vodounon, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA
"SITE
is one of the most supportive organization conferences. There is
much more of an atmosphere of "Let's listen and learn from each
other." Even the keynote speakers seem eager to share and listen
to the attendees. There is a wide variety of expertise from
beginner to expert. The newly developed Conference Schedule
Planner system on the SITE website is a great aid in making the
most of the conference and being prepared in advance. Over the
11 years that I have been attending, the conference has improved
in organization and in breadth of coverage. It is my first
choice of conferences."
Dale Hoskisson, Valley City State University, USA
"I
liked the interactions between researchers and teachers, between
faculty and graduate students, and between the international
participants."
Jacqui Cyrus, Texas Tech University, USA
"I
appreciated the interaction with other PT3 grantees and
evaluators. I also gained great ideas and contacts through the
SITE sessions."
Sharon L. Tebben, Northern State University, USA
"The
most beneficial sessions were the ones that shared practical
advice as to how to help children, students of all ages and
parents. Sharing ideas regarding exciting tools, ideas that
generate enthusiasm, and possible solutions to create dynamic
learning opportunities."
Tom Stachowski, St. Cloud State University, USA
"SITE
is a one-of-a-kind organization for teacher educators across the
globe. Those of us who have been around for years look forward
happily to learning so much about our profession and about what
everyone else is doing. There could not be a better forum for
achieving these results. The abstract book and the online
Schedule Planner are extremely useful in making manageable a
very large conference."
Trudy Abramson, Nova Southeastern University, USA
"As
a doctoral student in educational technology, it was extremely
informative to attend so many different presentations on topics
which coincide with my interests and studies. It was also great
to meet people whom I have only known from a distance through
reading or email correspondence. Presenting was a great way to
get some feedback on my ideas and develop ideas on where to go
next."
Jim Julius, San Diego State University, USA
"The
Conference was excellent, it was a great opportunity for
learning, sharing and making friends! I met people from
different cities and countries that I would have never met
anywhere else!"
Alba Loyo, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Argentina
"I wanted to
let you know that I thought this year's SITE conference was
fantastic. The facilities were excellent, and the
pre-conference workshops and presentations were fantastic. I
was able to come away from this conference with some key pieces
of knowledge that will be invaluable as my institution begins
implementing additional online programs, as well as electronic
portfolios. Also, the value of developing networking contacts
cannot be overstated, and am looking forward to continuing
dialogues with several of the presenters.
Again, I just
wanted to let you know I thought the SITE/AACE organizers did a
super job."
Monte Schaff, University of Mary,
USA
"The best part of SITE is the high
quality of presentations related to teacher education, both
inservice and preservice."
Rhonda Christensen, University of
North Texas, USA
"For the past 10 years, I have
participated in the SITE conferences. The locations selected are
always places of interest to educators. The presenters are well
organized, in large part because of the printed papers that SITE
publishes in its Proceedings. I have many professional
friendships that have grown out of the conferences. Friendships,
fellowship, good food and new experiences at the conference make
for time well spent!"
Dennis Holt, University of North Florida, USA
"I would just like to say that
in the MANY conferences I have attended, SITE and ED-MEDIA are the best
organized, best planned, and best managed conferences!
Thanks for all your hard work, your attention to detail, and
your constant updates. It is a
pleasure to submit, be accepted, and attend
your meetings!"
