Georgia+Association+for+Instructional+Technology,+Inc


 * Purpose of GAIT:**

To better education through the use of media and technology. Their goal is to expand and diversify information and communications technology and improve instruction through the systematic development, utilization and management of learning resources including people, processes and technology.


 * Members of GAIT:**

Diverse group of people including but not limited to:
 * public school educators
 * corporate trainers
 * vocational instructors
 * college media directors
 * university professors
 * library/media specialists
 * commercial vendors


 * Conference of GAIT:**

They held the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (GaCOMO) in Athens on October 13-15 this year. GaCOMO is the collaboration of the Georgia Association for Instructional Technologies, Georgia Library Media Association, and Georgia Library Association. This was the XXII annual celebration of GaCOMO. The conference does not list any specific topics or events which will be discussed. They do say, "There is an impressive selection of keynote presentations, peer concurrent sessions, authors, and exhibits for all".


 * Publications:**

GAIT Connection is the Official Publication of the Georgia Association for Instructional Technology.


 * Membership Cost and Benefits:**

The cost depends on your **Membership Type:** $5 Student $5 Paraprofessional/Retired $15 Regular Member $35 Supporting Member $50 Contributing Member $125 Contributing Organization $250 Sponsoring Organization

Benefits to membership include being plugged into a network of colleagues who provide and exchange information and join together to work on committees and activities. Each member receives an organizational handbook/human resources directory called the GAIT Membership Directory. Members are provided with a password to access the online directory. They also can access the GAIT Web Connection (newsletter) and GAIT website. They also receive a discount on the conference registration fees.


 * Links: **

The GAIT organization website has links for several other organizations. Including:
 * Association for Educational Communications and Technology []
 * International Student Media Festival []
 * Georgia Library Association []
 * Georgia Library Media Association []
 * Georgia Public Broadcasting []
 * GaCOMO []