Just registered for another event on Eventbrite. Things are quickly filling up and I realize now just how tired I will be by the end of this journey. I have not registered for any paid sessions at ISTE itself. I am currently just spending time at the Legends of Learning booth and walking the floor most of the day. If there is something I should be attending or missing out on during the day let me know.
I am currently registered for the following:
#CoffeeEdu
Monday, June 26, 2017 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM (CDT)
Riverwalk BYOD
Monday June 26, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CDT)
ISTE Rally for Educators
Monday, June 26, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)
Quizlet Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
ETK (Ed Tech Karaoke)
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (CDT)
The Riverwalk BYOD is the only thing scheduled through ISTE at the moment. The rest are on Eventbrite. I also have a lunch/roundtable I will be attending on Tuesday. There are definitely a few booths I want to visit including Vernier, Quizlet, Kahoot!, and ClassCraft. There are also people I want to say "hi" to in RL like Michael Matera and @PerkyScience. I will stay connected via Twitter (I am @pentaclethra) to make sure I can connect with as many people as I can.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Friday, June 2, 2017
Preface to ISTE 2017
When delving into educational technology it doesn't take you long to realize how excited some people get over the annual ISTE conference. I first became aware of the organization during my instructional technology degree classes about seven years ago. I even helped with a portion of the Denver Conference via Second Life. It was lots of fun and I still stop by ISTE Island on Second Life. (My avatar is Skleros Kwan if you want to look me up there).
I get a kick out of going to conferences and symposiums. The contagious excitement helps wipe away the stress of teaching and get me pumped for getting back in the classroom. I have never been to a national convention or conference of any type. The closest was going the PAX East this past winter with my daughter. I kind of expect ISTE 2017 to be like that except for it being edtech, not gaming.
As with PAX, I will do the following at ISTE:
So perhaps the last one is poor planning on my part. Getting into a meet and greet or panel at PAX was pretty much impossible for this n00b.
I am not sure about ordering business cards as I have heard suggested. Just seems odd for a teacher to have a business card. Maybe if I call it a "PLN Card" or something it won't sound so silly. I have also seen it suggested to bring address labels for giveaways and drawings. Not a bad idea I suppose. Where do people tend to order these things?
Regardless, I'm looking forward to ISTE. Even if I just wander around the EXPO floor and catch a few other events and dinners I'll be happy. I will also be spending a copious amount of time at the Legends of Learning area.
For info on preparing for ISTE see: ISTE 2017 Survival Guide
I get a kick out of going to conferences and symposiums. The contagious excitement helps wipe away the stress of teaching and get me pumped for getting back in the classroom. I have never been to a national convention or conference of any type. The closest was going the PAX East this past winter with my daughter. I kind of expect ISTE 2017 to be like that except for it being edtech, not gaming.
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| PAX East 2017 |
As with PAX, I will do the following at ISTE:
- Bring a water bottle
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Talk to people and vendors
- Sit down once in awhile
- Bring a snack or two
- Bring phone and charger
- Realize that no matter how much you plan you still won't get in to certain events/vendors but being flexible will allow for a better experience.
So perhaps the last one is poor planning on my part. Getting into a meet and greet or panel at PAX was pretty much impossible for this n00b.
I am not sure about ordering business cards as I have heard suggested. Just seems odd for a teacher to have a business card. Maybe if I call it a "PLN Card" or something it won't sound so silly. I have also seen it suggested to bring address labels for giveaways and drawings. Not a bad idea I suppose. Where do people tend to order these things?
Regardless, I'm looking forward to ISTE. Even if I just wander around the EXPO floor and catch a few other events and dinners I'll be happy. I will also be spending a copious amount of time at the Legends of Learning area.
For info on preparing for ISTE see: ISTE 2017 Survival Guide
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