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Save the Date: 2025 Annual Conference Join the Educational Technology Collaborative this fall as North Carolina State University host us for the 2025 Annual Conference. This event attracts AV & IT professionals, instructional designers, technology vendors, manufacturers and those in related fields that support higher education institutions. This event provides a place for peers to network in the field, share experiences across institutions, learn best practices in audiovisual and IT services on campus, as well as provide numerous topics for training and showcasing technology. We are excited to invite you to join us this October in Raleigh, NC. The event will be hosted by North Carolina State University from October 14-17, 2025. Check out the promotional video! Our MissionThe mission of ETC is to provide leadership and a forum for information exchange to the providers of media content, academic technology, and support for quality teaching and learning at institutions of higher education. To learn more about ETC's mission, click here. The Benefits of MembershipETC primarily offers membership to any institution of higher education with support units for media, instruction, presentation, or information technologies as well as firms and corporations whose business is in support of the purposes and objectives of ETC. Retiree and student memberships are also available. Members receive a variety of networking opportunities to connect with other professionals in their field, including access to member pricing at yearly conferences and a members-only listserv. Members can also participate in industry roundtable discussions regarding current trends and changes in the industry. For more information about member benefits, click here. Upcoming Connecting in the Cloud SessionsTeamDynamix: Leveraging AV Assets Within an IT-Centric SystemTeamDynamix (TDX) is widely recognized for its robust ITIL standards in IT Service Management (ITSM), serving as a comprehensive platform for managing IT assets, handling customer problem tickets, project management, and maintaining knowledge base articles. Since adopting TDX in 2018, Cedarville University has continually evolved its use of the platform. In 2022, the university successfully integrated audiovisual (AV) assets, encompassing problem tickets, setup tickets, projects, and knowledge base articles. Join Scott Deetz as he presents insights on how Cedarville University has effectively incorporated AV into the TDX framework, showcasing the potential of cross-departmental collaboration. Join us on January 16, from 2 - 3 PM EST, for this engaging session that was planned based on the excitement of this topic on the ETC listserv! Register NowUnlocking Potential: Exploring Mentorship in ActionResponding to interest from the ETC community, the PD committee will host an insightful session focused on the power of mentoring, featuring a dynamic panel of mentors and mentees who will share their personal experiences. The session will include a detailed presentation about the WAVIT mentorship program, highlighting its impact and opportunities for growth. Attendees will also have the chance to explore both formal and informal mentorship relationships, learning how to build connections that foster personal and professional development. Whether you're looking to become a mentor, find a mentee, or simply understand the value of mentorship, this webinar offers valuable insights for everyone. Join us Thursday, February 20 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET. |