ISTE 2014 in Atlanta

The International Society for Technology in Education conference (ISTE) will be held from June 28th- July 1st in Atlanta this year, https://www.isteconference.org/2014/about/.  Registration is now open.

"For more than three decades, ISTE’s Annual Conference and Expo has been the premier forum in which to learn, exchange ideas and survey the field of education technology. The event attracts upwards of 18,000 attendees and industry representatives—including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policy makers. Attendees enjoy world-class keynotes, hundreds of sessions in a variety of formats, and a massive expo hall." 

Highlights of the program are:

• 3 inspirational keynote sessions
• 175 provocative and informative lecture and panel sessions
• 65 hands-on skill- or resource-focused BYOD sessions
• 325 lesson, project or technology implementation-focused poster sessions
• 50 exemplary student-presented showcase sessions
• 10 interactive playgrounds
• 150 in-depth workshop sessions (additional fee required)
• A myriad of ISTE special interest group (SIG) and affiliate sessions and events
• 18 hours of exploration time in an expo hall larger than 5 football fields

Tech Tuesday - PLNs

If you were unable to attend the scheduled Tech Tuesday session yesterday I have posted my notes below.

What is a PLN – Personal Learning Network

A PLN is a combination of tools that use social media to collect, communicate, collaborate and create with others with whom you share professional interests.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mghGV37TeK8

My PLN is a combination of Twitter, Google+ and Yahoo or (/feedly/symbaloo)

Blogs

Subscribe to many, good for inspiration and ideas- takes 10 minutes or less to read the headlines-keeps one abreast of issues

http://teach.com/teach100

http://edublogawards.com/

Google+

Join many, very good for direct questions – i.e. what is a good site for explaining binary numbers?

http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/

Twitter

Very popular way for teachers to have access to information

basics-put your picture out there, follow a few people and they will follow you, it is ok to lurk and just listen to conversations, jump in when you are ready.
http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/twitter-edu/ 

Resources:

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/the-17-best-twitter-hashtags-for.html

http://www.learningunlimitedllc.com/2012/12/twitter-for-educators/

http://www.cybraryman.com/plnstars.html

http://www.cybraryman.com/0_teachers1.htm

More info on PLNs

Resources:

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-do-i-get-a-pln-tom-whitby

http://www.schrockguide.net/creating-your-pln.html

If you create a Twitter account, email me your handle and I will follow you.