Educators have the power to transform the lives of students. To help them grow from learners into leaders. To position them to become tomorrow’s innovators. The Microcomputers in Education Conference gives educators the tools they need to enable their students to become the trail blazers not just of today, but of tomorrow. Read More…
More than 1,200 educators, administrators, technology coordinators and buyers in K-12 and higher education attend MEC each year to learn about the educational technologies available to them and their classrooms. Your support adds invaluable credibility and resources to this Premier Southwest event. There is no better way to put your product or services in the hands of end users than this hands-on, interactive educational conference. Read More…
Are you interested in sharing your projects, success stories, and expertise with other educators from around the world? MEC provides the platform for educators to share their experiences with one another, and help spread innovative teaching techniques into the 21st century classroom. Read More…
- New and emerging technologies
- Technology-enabled learning environments and Educational Gaming
- Universal Access
- Advancing collaboration and communication
- Effective instructional strategies and learning approaches
- Professional development opportunities
- Innovative and effective classroom assessment strategies
- Grant and funding workshops
- Local engagement and Global collaboration
Why Attend MEC?
The Microcomputers in Education Conference is the premiere education technology conference in the Southwest. It is the perfect size; what it offers is ample but not overwhelming. It is possible to attend multiple presentations devoted to one area of interest or to select sessions that provide an overview of new, innovative developments in the field of education.
Our partners include The Arizona State Department of Education, the Arizona Technology in Education Alliance (AZTEA), the Arizona K-12 Center, the Arizona Science Teachers Association (ASTA), and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). In partnership with these organizations, MEC strives to give educators the opportunities they need to improve education in the 21st century. At MEC, attendees can:
- Visit more than 70 exhibitors with all the latest in technology products and services
- Learn new skills to use in the classroom
- Pre-conference workshops, learn the most popular software applications
- See what’s new in educational technology
- Earn professional development credits
- Enjoy the energetic, interactive atmosphere
- Administrators bring a staff of 3 or more and receive a free conference admission
- Talk one-on-one with the biggest names in technology today
- Learn new strategies and solutions for your school or district
- Attend a grant writing session and learn how to fund your projects
- Teach more effectively with technology
- Stay ahead of the learning curve
- Interact with technology exhibitors, form partnerships for your schools, and network with educators from around the world.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone with a stake in educational technology and its role in improving student achievement will benefit from MEC, including:
- Teachers
- Superintendents / Assistant Superintendents
- Higher Education Faculty
- Technology Directors
- Curriculum Directors
- Principals
- Staff Developers
- Instructional Designers / Leaders
- District Administrators
- School Board Members
- IT and Business Managers
- Library / Media Specialists
- Academic Testing & Assessment Staff
- Anyone Involved with Technology in Education
