Famed ocean explorer Robert Ballard says he's just a few months from the culmination of a 28-year dream--and he'll be taking students along with him virtually as he achieves it. Key concepts: Robert Ballard, Internet2, TCEA, oceanography, the JASON Project

In Web 2.0 technologies, schools finally have the optimum tools for learning, said speakers at the 29th annual Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin Feb. 5--but educators must learn to change their approach to instruction to take full advantage of these tools.

Journalist Lisa Ling had strong words of rebuke for the current state of the U.S. news media--and an inspiring message of hope for the thousands of educators attending this year's Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin Feb. 4.

The Texas Computer Education Association's 29th annual conference opened Feb. 4 with a dynamic, student-produced video demonstrating how technology is transforming education and empowering kids at Klein Independent School District's Krimmel Intermediate School.

Don't miss the Ed-Tech Best Practices Summit on the exhibit hall floor at TCEA. These informative sessions will focus on Data Management, Video-On-Demand and Digital Media Management, Interactive Whiteboard Technologies, Safer, Greener Technologies, Best-in-class Instructional Solutions, Video Distribution Technology, Smart Textbook Management, Online Resources and more.

Lisa Ling, a National Geographic Channel contributor and correspondent for The Oprah Winfrey Show, and Robert Ballard, founder of The JASON Project and the discoverer of historic shipwrecks including the R.M.S. Titanic, are two main attractions at the 2009 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference, which kicks off Feb. 2 in Austin, Texas. This year's theme is "Accelerate Technology."

TCEA's schedule provides the dates and times of all major events, keynotes, and workshops. The conference runs February 2-6, 2009.

Stay tuned for more great video from TCEA 2009. In the meantime, check out what New York Times columnist David Pogue had to say at last year's show.

TCEA keynote speakers will discuss the importance of technology and ensuring U.S. student competition in a global economy. Speakers include Lisa Ling, Robert Ballard, and Don McMillan.

Each year, Austin welcomes TCEA attendees with a wide array of places to stay, eat, shop, and tons of fun activities.

Educators and ed-tech specialists who attended the 2008 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin got a Texas-size helping of new educational technology ideas, approaches, and solutions to take back to their schools.

At the 2008 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin, New York Times personal-technology columnist David Pogue offered his thoughts on "game-changing" technologies today's students are using.

In this video from the Texas Computer Education Association's conference (TCEA 2008), New York Times technology columnist David Pogue discusses the social implications of new technologies -- and what these mean for today's educators and students.

At the 2008 Texas Computer Education Association conference in Austin, educators learned how they can incorporate "geocaching," an outdoor scavenger hunt using handheld global positioning system (GPS) devices, into the curriculum.

In this video from the Texas Computer Education Association's conference (TCEA 2008), the opening keynote speaker, former NASA astronaut Sally Ride, highlights the importance of science education -- and what can be done to spark students' interest.

Former astronaut Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, and New York Times technology columnist David Pogue are among the key attractions at this year's Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference, which begins Feb. 4.

Innovation and creativity were the focus as educational technology advocates converged in Austin Feb. 5-9 for the Texas Computer Education Association's annual conference. Currently one of the nation's largest events dedicated to educational technology, this year's TCEA Conference featured thousands of educators and more than 350 sessions and workshops dedicated to helping educators better use technology to improve student learning.

Award-winning children's book author and artist Peter Reynolds has a message for educators: It's time to be brave. But don't jump too quickly, he says; chances are his definition of bravery is different from the one you might be familiar with. "Being brave," explains Reynolds, "means inspiring people to be who they are."

The day Woodrow Wilson High School students Darrius Garrett and Maria Reyes stood in Erin Gruwell's classroom and raised plastic champagne glasses filled with sparkling cider was the day their lives changed forever.