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Live Tweet Up @ FETC<br />
Tuesday, January 29 . ................................ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm<br />
FETC will host a live Tweet Up <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Exhibit Hall Booth #1065 by <strong>the</strong> reception<br />
area. Please look <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Tweet Up signs and meet <strong>the</strong> colleagues face to face that<br />
you share with all year long! Jo<strong>in</strong> #Edchat at 7:00 pm.<br />
Co-Located With<br />
Learn<strong>in</strong>g Environments Conference<br />
For a second year, FETC is co-located with <strong>the</strong> Learn<strong>in</strong>g Environments Conference,<br />
<strong>for</strong>merly SCBE. This event br<strong>in</strong>gs toge<strong>the</strong>r decision makers and purchasers who<br />
plan, design, construct, retrofit and manage both public and private <strong>education</strong>al<br />
facilities to discuss solutions and facilities projects. Be sure to visit <strong>the</strong> shared<br />
and expanded Exhibit Hall conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry-lead<strong>in</strong>g vendors <strong>for</strong> both events. A<br />
complete exhibitor list<strong>in</strong>g is found on page 63. Additionally, any FETC attendee may<br />
attend Learn<strong>in</strong>g Environments content sessions with a registration add-on of $100<br />
at <strong>the</strong> registration desk.<br />
Co-Located With<br />
Florida Distance Learn<strong>in</strong>g Association<br />
The Florida Distance Learn<strong>in</strong>g Association (FDLA) is proud to sponsor a distance<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g m<strong>in</strong>i-conference <strong>in</strong>tegrated with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> annual FETC Conference. Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
pre-conference days, FDLA will host four hands-on distance learn<strong>in</strong>g workshops.<br />
An FDLA members’ meet<strong>in</strong>g will be held on January 29th. In addition, dur<strong>in</strong>g FETC,<br />
FDLA will host a distance learn<strong>in</strong>g thread of concurrent and featured sessions on<br />
Wednesday and Thursday, January 30 and 31.<br />
FedEx Office Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Center<br />
The FedEx Office bus<strong>in</strong>ess center is located on <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> concourse and offers full<br />
service pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, production of v<strong>in</strong>yl banners/signs, <strong>in</strong>ternet access and fax<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Complete pack<strong>in</strong>g, shipp<strong>in</strong>g and receiv<strong>in</strong>g services are also available.<br />
Evaluations<br />
Your feedback is important to us. Please share <strong>your</strong> thoughts on sessions,<br />
keynotes, workshops and speakers through our onl<strong>in</strong>e session evaluation<br />
system that can be accessed through <strong>the</strong> Edmodo FETC Community website at<br />
http://www.edmodo.com/publisher/fetc or on <strong>the</strong> FETC Mobile App. Use <strong>the</strong><br />
six-digit code <strong>for</strong> each session or workshop to submit an evaluation. Access <strong>the</strong><br />
session evaluations on <strong>the</strong> mobile app or <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> FETC edmodo Community by us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> six-digit group codes.<br />
FETC Mobile App<br />
FETC wants to help you get connected, go green, enhance<br />
network<strong>in</strong>g and allow you to review <strong>the</strong> conference<br />
agenda and events schedule to create <strong>your</strong> own personal<br />
schedule with <strong>the</strong> new FETC mobile app. Download <strong>the</strong><br />
FETC event mobile app to stay abreast of all <strong>the</strong> <strong>latest</strong><br />
conference <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation! The <strong>in</strong>teractive maps, floor plans,<br />
event schedules and guides, as well as local <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
will be available and accessible at <strong>the</strong> touch of <strong>your</strong> f<strong>in</strong>gertips. You can also read<br />
collateral from speakers and exhibitors, evaluate sessions, learn about products<br />
and plan out <strong>your</strong> own unique conference route. With Social <strong>Media</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegration,<br />
everyone can stay on top of what’s go<strong>in</strong>g on at <strong>the</strong> conference through Edmodo<br />
and Twitter. Download by visit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> iTunes store and Droid Marketplace or<br />
scann<strong>in</strong>g this QR code<br />
First Aid<br />
In <strong>the</strong> event that you need m<strong>in</strong>or medical attention dur<strong>in</strong>g FETC, <strong>the</strong> first aid room<br />
is located <strong>in</strong> Medical Room #6 on <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> concourse. A tra<strong>in</strong>ed paramedic will be<br />
on duty dur<strong>in</strong>g regular conference hours.<br />
Free Wireless Connectivity<br />
FETC is offer<strong>in</strong>g free wireless access to <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternet under <strong>the</strong> SSID of Free FETC13.<br />
Access will be available <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> conference attendees throughout <strong>the</strong> convention<br />
center, except <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Exhibit Hall area. For faster speed please limit <strong>the</strong> number of<br />
devices connected to <strong>the</strong> wireless network.<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation Booth<br />
Have questions? FETC staffs an <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation booth located on <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> concourse<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g regular conference hours. If you have a question or need <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation at<br />
any time dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> conference, use our #ASK@FETC hashtag on Twitter and we<br />
will answer <strong>your</strong> questions virtually. The Orange County Convention Center also<br />
staffs a Guest Services booth on <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> concourse to answer general questions<br />
regard<strong>in</strong>g Orlando, attractions and restaurants.<br />
Lost And Found<br />
Lost and Found articles can be taken to, or claimed at, <strong>the</strong> FETC In<strong>for</strong>mation Booth<br />
located on <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> concourse.<br />
Orange County<br />
Convention Center<br />
FETC 2013 will be held <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> SOUTH Concourse of <strong>the</strong> Orange<br />
County Convention Center. The Orange County Convention<br />
Center (OCCC) is <strong>the</strong> second largest convention center <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> nation and “Center<br />
of Hospitality,” located <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> heart of Orlando’s tourism district and recognized<br />
nationally <strong>for</strong> its green <strong>in</strong>itiatives. The OCCC exemplifies its commitment to<br />
environmental stewardship through ongo<strong>in</strong>g projects and consistent review of its<br />
facilities and processes. This is a non-smok<strong>in</strong>g facility. This venue is located at<br />
9899 International Drive. The ma<strong>in</strong> telephone number is 407.685.9800.<br />
fetc.org ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, ORLANDO, FL • JANUARY 28 – 31, 2013<br />
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