Educational Technology Council

Upcoming Conference(s)

August 19 - 22, 2012  The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Link to Educational Technology Council website.

Objectives

The objective of the Educational Technology Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association is to support teachers in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Activities

The Educational Technology Council Association is committed to providing service, support, professional development and recognition for its members through teamwork, effective communication and an excellent annual conference. The Educational Technology Council provides its membership with

  • service and support through professional development opportunities;
  • effective communication through an informative newsletter, listserv and dynamic website; and
  • an authoritative voice on behalf of the teaching profession through the advocacy of sound educational policies relating to information and communication technology infusion and emerging technologies.

In addition, the Educational Technology Council offers two awards to experienced teachers:

  • The Innovative Computer Project Grant, which supports innovative projects involving technology in education
  • The Edna Dach Educator of the Year Award, which recognizes an outstanding teacher in the field of educational technology

Publications

The quarterly publication Bits and Bytes keeps teachers informed of Council activities and concerns, and provides useful ideas for computer integration into the classroom.

Council Fees

Category Fee
Regular Membership $25
Student Membership $10
Life Membership TBA
Subscriptions $30

Contact information for the executive members of the Educational Technology Council is provided to assist the ATA in conducting its professional and business affairs.


Educational Technology Council



Council Executive

President
Gerald Logan
Phone (bus): 780-532-0743 
Fax: 780-539-6659
glogan@me.com
Treasurer
Danny Maas
Phone (bus): 780-989-3000 
daniel.maas@ecsd.net
 
ATA Staff Advisor
Philip McRae
Phone (bus): 780-447-9469 OR 1-800-232-7208 
Fax: 780-455-6481
philip.mcrae@ata.ab.ca
PEC Liaison
Chris Kohlman
Phone (bus): 780-447-9400 
Fax: 780-455-6481
chris.kohlman@teachers.ab.ca
 
Grande Prairie PD Director
Jennifer Clevette
Phone (bus): 780-513-9504 
Fax: 780-402-3982
jenclevette@pwsd76.ab.ca
Secretary
Marion Rex
Phone (bus): 780-962-8787 
Fax: 780-962-9627
mrex@ecsrd.ca