Professional Organizations

American Educational Resource Association (AERA)

It is one of the most prominent research organizations with various divisions and special interest groups. Its goal is to advance educational research and practical application. Members include educators, researchers, administrators, state and local agencies, graduate students, and social scientists

Association for the Advancement in Computing in Education (AACE)

"The Association (founded in 1981) is an international, educational and professional not-for profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology." AACE's membership includes people with various backgrounds who are interested in advancing knowledge and learning with information technology in education.

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

"The mission of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process."

American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
"Founded in 1944, ASTD is the world's premier professional association and leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues." ASTD's membership includes people working in the field of workplace performance with background in Instructional Design, Human Resources, Government, Business and Industry.

Computer-Using Educators

Computer-Using Educators, Inc. is a non-profit California corporation founded in 1978. Our goal is to promote and develop instructional uses of technology in all disciplines and at all educational levels from preschool through college. We have an active current membership of over 11,000 educational professionals.

EDUCAUSE
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Membership is open to institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations.

International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)

The mission of ISPI to develop and recognize the proficiency of their members and advocate the use of Human Performance Technology (the systematic approach to improving productivity and competence.)

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
"ISTE is a nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. We are dedicated to promoting appropriate uses of information technology to support and improve learning, teaching, and administration in K–12 education and teacher education."

International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
They claim to be "the largest professional educational association, principal voice, and information clearinghouse devoted to enhancing technology education through experiences in our schools (K-12). Its membership encompasses individuals and institutions throughout the world with the primary membership in North America."