We all know that it is the nooks and crannies that make an English
muffin special…you know those little areas where the butter can pool? The same can be said for the nooks and
crannies at ISTE, there are some great little sideshows where people can pool
to replace :) with
real smiles! The point of ISTE is,
after all, to network, share, experience
and learn face to face.
Most conference goers are quite familiar with concurrent
sessions – workshops, research paper sessions, panels, etc. There are LOTS of them at ISTE – take advantage,
but leave some time to explore some of these other nooks and crannies:
1. PosterSessions- In these action packed hallways, educators focus on the
implementation of a lesson, curriculum, technology, model or project displaying
student work. Most will give you links
and handouts to resources. Like speed
dating only you don’t have to invest a whole hour (that’s about how long my
dates lasted).
2. Studentshowcases- who in education can resist these kids grades K-12 as they explain
their projects? Hear success stories
from the horses’ mouths.
3. Globalcollaboration projects- These focus on curriculum projects that involve
collaborations between or among learners in different countries. Again, resources to get in on the action are
provided.
4. ISTEIgnite sessions: Check out this fast
paced event in which these illustrious (Will Richardson, Adam Bellow, etc.) presenters
have 5 minutes and 20 slides to demonstrate their passions and ignite yours. Monday,
6/25/2012, 8:30am–9:30am, SDCC 6F Tuesday 6/26/2012 3:45-4:45
5. Birds
of a Feather Sessions: These are
informal one-and- a-half hour sessions that allow like-minded Informal to get
together and network. These groups are listed
under concurrent sessions in the program.
6. Special
Interest Groups events: Get with
your peeps and explore common ground.
Check out the open
house to see what these groups have to offer. Sunday 3-5 Lobby DE
7. Tweet up
meet up: Meet your @friends #face to
face Sunday 3-5 Lobby DE
8. Young
educators network : Goes without
saying that I will not be welcome there!
9. Affiliate
Receptions: Find your local or
regional technology educators group and share some food and drink!
10. Playgrounds: Come and play at ISTE’s Special
Focus Playgrounds. Explore games,
tools and resources.
11. Lounges: (okay there are really 11 – but 10 sounds so
much cooler!) Network in a comfortable lounge with edubloggers, give a
presentation at ISTE Unplugged, join leaders, advocates or make global
connections in one of the ISTELounges in the Sails Pavilion. Great
place to sit down and rest your weary feet!
Look for me at:
Poster
Session: Magnetic Space: NASA and ISTE Cyber CafĂ©’s Educational
Tools Halls DE Lobby Table 24.
ISTE
Shred session- that’s right folks in just two minutes I will give you all I’ve
got to convince you to attend my workshop that afternoon. Fun, upbeat and competitive…what more could
you want at 7am? SDCC 33C
Volunteer
Traffic Jedi – Yep, I will be holding up the big question mark on Tuesday…hope
they let me take it home. Volunteering
is a great way to meet people and give back (and get a t-shirt)
Model
Classroom – come see, hear, and experience what it would be like to be in
my middle school classroom as I combine social studies, language arts and
technology to teach kids how to think, not what to think! (With Jennifer Miller) 3:45-4:45 SDCC 2
Of course, if you are not there, you can
follow us at #iste2012 or participate
remotely. Perhaps next year, I’ll
wear a head cam!
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