A Technology Conference That Bans Technology

re: A Technology Conference That Bans Technology

Miguel Guhlin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:00:28 GMT

ALfred, howdy! Please be aware that ISTE has responded. I've posted a copy of the response--linked--on my blog with this post:

http://www.mguhlin.net/archives/2008/06/entry_7266.htm

In short, they've changed their policy to enable audio/video recording for noncommercial use with written presenter permission. This is not an unreasonable perspective--it's what we expect in my school district, as well as other places--and I'm grateful that ISTE listened to its members and made the change in policy.

More importantly, ISTE will be convening a discussion for NECC 2009 to involve membership in discussing these issues. Leslie Connery and Don Knezek represent the leadership I wish other conferences would aspire to because some conferences seek to ban blogging, tagging (e.g. a common blog tag), and podcasting. How do I know? I've been on the receiving end of these bans in Texas by one state organization. And while I dearly appreciate the members of that organization, a few obsolete ways of thinking need to change. Why should it take 10 years to make those changes?

Thanks for offering the opportunity to have this discussion.

With appreciation,

Miguel Guhlin

Around the Corner-MGuhlin.net

http://mguhlin.net

re: A Technology Conference That Bans Technology

Scott Swanson — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:13:21 GMT

It is a shame that we are being required to choose between EduBloggerCon and CS/TA. Can we put pressure on the ACM folks so that this doesn't happen again next year? Unfortunately, my staff feels that EduBloggerCon is of more realizable value than CS/TA, especially with our short-sighted decision to nix starting an independent CS department, so for the first time in 3 years I will miss CS/TA :( -- an event that I have grown to very much enjoy your presence at, among other things.

At least we can record parts of NECC again....

re: A Technology Conference That Bans Technology

Alfred Thompson — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:08:03 GMT

Honestly either the day before or the day after NECC is going to be a problem for someone. I agree that it is a shame that CS&IT conflicts with Edubloggercon as I really enjoyed both last year. I will bring it up with the CSTA people today.