Meet Your Area Director 2016 A Special Presentation for TCEA Members What is TCEA? TCEA has a long, rich history. Since its establishment in 1980, TCEA has been dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning through the use of computers and technology. It is currently the largest state educational technology organization with more than 17,000 members world-wide. How Do I Become a Member of TCEA? TCEA Membership can be obtained through a variety of ways, including: Your 2016 TCEA Convention registration Attendance at any TCEA-led workshop Attendance at any TCEA onsite workshop in your district Payment of the $45 Regular membership dues Am I a Member? Yes! What is included with TCEA membership? As a member of TCEA, you have access to a wide variety of benefits, including: More than 80 hours of Professional Development Access to unique, valuable Networking opportunities TCEA Convention and Events Free and Discounted Educational Products and Services Relevant, timely publications TechNotes and TechEdge Free and discounted iOS apps and Android apps TCEA Career Resources TCEA Professional Development TCEA offers its members more than 80 hours of both live and recorded professional development each year, each one counting for one hour of CPE credit. Professional Development opportunities include: Free Lunch and Learn webinars Free Get Your Google On webinars on Google Apps for Education Free legislative updates on National, State, SBOE, and TEA activities Webinars for Administrators And webinars to help you navigate the latest: Brain and learning research, Sound pedagogy, Software, Hardware, Peripherals Free Webinars for TCEA Members Technology Integration Teaching Tools and Resources Google iPad Advocacy Leadership TCEA Training and Certifications Membership also provides you with customized onsite training and discounted certification programs, including: 21st Century Administrator Campus Technology Specialist Technology IT Director Chromebook Certification (Level 1) iPad Certification (Level 1) Beyond Apps TCEA iBook series to help you innovate TCEA Networking TCEA provides its members with unique opportunities to network and share resources and ideas with other teachers world-wide. These include: Special Interest Groups (SIGs) TCEA Social Community Local Area Events Area and State robotics contests in Arena and Inventions for students State- and Nation-wide events and conferences Your TCEA Social Community Gain insights, solve problems, and share resources TCEA Convention and Events Another great way to to network and share resources is by attending our TCEA Convention, or other state-wide events, including: TCEA Convention & Exposition TCEA Tots and Technology Summer Conferences (two this year) TCEA Adobe Academy TCEA Computer Science Academy TCEA Chromebook Academy TCEA System Administrators and Technical Support Conference Adobe Academy Summer 2016 Computer Science Academy July 21-22, 2016 in Austin Chromebook Academy July 28-29, 2016 in Austin Librarian Conference Location: Laredo, TX Texas A&M International University Area 1 Robotic Event San Benito, TX TCEA Free and Discounted Educational Products and Services SketchUp Pro License Learning.com FREE 8 th Grade Technology Literacy Assessment Discounted WayFind Teacher Assessment Reduced Teacher Gaming Network subscription Shutterfly Photo Story Connected Texas High Speed Internet SymbalooEdu Certification Free SketchUp Pro licensing 3D modeling software Free for every computer in your district A $495 savings per computer 2015 License available Free 8th Grade Technology Literacy Assessment And we couldnt leave out the fun! Membership also gives you discounts on tickets to participating theme parks. Relevant and Timely Publications TechNotes TCEAs bi-monthly e-newsletter and blog TechEdge TCEAs quarterly member magazine Sign up for the bi- monthly digital digest and recap Teaching, integration, and productivity resources Your Membership Magazine Published four times a year Articles about TCEA events and activities How-to articles Tips on the latest software and hardware Timely, relevant information Free and discounted iOS apps and Kindle ebooks List of free recommended iBooks Dailys about free and sale iOS apps and Kindle ebooks Recommended list of educator-tested iPad apps Recommended list of educator-tested Android apps TCEA Career Resources Advocacy TCEA Job Board TCEA Educator Awards and Scholarships Support TCEA's advocacy efforts in Texas, as well as in Washington D.C. FOR MORE INFORMATION tcea.org/advocacy Honoring Those Who Innovate Teaching and Learning Connect Thank you for becoming a member of our ever-growing community of informed, passionate public education professionals! Questions? Contact: Chance McKee Director of Member Services