The D&D Board had our fifth 2026 monthly meeting on May 11, 2026. The meeting centered on routines of board business, including the AECT 2026 conference preparation, the D&D submission review, and the D&D communication report.
Our board meetings are now open to all D&D members. Every D&D member can join the monthly D&D Board meetings. The meeting dates in the fall of 2026 will be announced later this year.
Though the nomination for most D&D Awards has ended, we want to remind members that the D&D Awards Committee is still accepting nominations for the the D&D Awards Committee is still accepting the the Nova Southeastern Award for Outstanding Practice by a Graduate Student in Instructional Design, which is 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1, 2026. The award winner will be honored at the D&D Membership Meeting and invited to present their work during the AECT International Convention in Chicago, scheduled for November 3-7, 2026.
As you plan for another year of professional growth and scholarly contribution, we cordially invite you to renew your AECT membership for 2026. While completing your renewal, please remember to select the Design and Development (D&D) Division to stay connected with us (alternatively, you may click "Request to Join" the D&D Division on this page). Your continued membership ensures you remain at the forefront of the field while supporting the vital initiatives and leadership that drive our division forward.