T.H.E.'s NECC Showcase Helps Attendees Manage Their Time

With an expected attendance of more than 16,000 educators and technology specialists from around the world, this year's NECC offers training, leadership, networking and active learning tools for educators of all levels. To help attendees prepare for and manage their time wisely at the conference, T.H.E. Journal has built an NECC Showcase at www.thejournal.com/thepartners, which provides educators with important conference information and links to our special T.H.E sponsors who are exhibiting at the show. In addition, don't forget to stop by T.H.E. Journal's Booth 2300, 2302 to renew or sign up for your free subscription.

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