ISTE 2013 Program - ISTEconference.org

daily Page content header listingTechnology Infrastructure10:1, iPad Reality When Not 1:1Shelly Traver, Minnetonka Public Schools, (MN),Kelli WhitesideTechnology Infrastructure Pavilion, Hall DiPads don’t have to be 1:1 to workeffectively. Come learn about management,apps, and experiences with iPads for yourelementary buildings.sig SIGTC, SIGELTTeachers; PK-5; NETS•S, NETS•T, NETS•A,NETS•C; CCSS-MathEssential Collaboration, Web 2.0,and Social Learning PlatformsRita Oates, ePals Inc., (FL), Ken GrahamRoom 103ASchools and districts seek to deploy virtualcollaborative and integrated workspaceswith web 2.0 tools to power top-qualityinstruction required for digital age success.E May reference commerical product(s).CTOs/Supes/Sch. Board; PK-12; NETS•S,NETS•T, NETS•A, NETS•C; CCSS-ELAVirtual Schooling/E-learningEmpowered Blended Learningthrough PBLAndrew Miller, Miller Educational Consulting, (WA)Room 001BCreate an engaging learning environmentby aligning technology with the essentialelements of project-based learning, usingexisting online curriculum and creatingcollaborative digital work!Teachers; 6-12; NETS•S, NETS•T, NETS•A,NETS•C; CCSS-Lit, CCSS-ELA, CCSS-MathResearch PapersLocation: Street Level, Room 101Two to three papers per one-hour timeslot.Paper 1 of 3: Reason Racer:Scientific Argumentation in aCompetitive, Rate-Based OnlineGameMarilyn Ault, University of Kansas, (KS),Jana Craig HareRoom 101This study evaluated Reason Racer, anonline, competitive, multiplayer game. Thestudy addressed middle school students’ability to learn scientific argumentation andengage in discourse.Principals/Head Teachers; 6-8; NETS•S,NETS•T, NETS•A, NETS•C; CCSS-LitPaper 2 of 3: Save the Languageand Culture: Aboriginal Learnersand TechnologyAndrew Kitchenham, UNBC, (Canada)Room 101This session will discuss research on thepreservation of aboriginal language andculture through educational technology.We’ll share data from recent studies.sig SIGDETeachers; PK-12; NETS•S, NETS•T, NETS•A,NETS•C; CCSS-ELA, CCSS-MathWednesday, 2:45-4 pm, Hall AClosing KeynoteYou’re Invited to Change the WorldPresenter:Adam BellowPaper 3 of 3: What StudentsWant: Digital Lessons for NewGeneration LearnersGenny Malachowski, Adaptive Curriculum, (AZ),Mark WolfRoom 101This research investigates what studentsprefer while learning with digital lessonsin an effort to increase motivation, sustainengagement, and maximize learning.May reference commerical product(s).Principals/Head Teachers; 9-12; NETS•S,NETS•TMore than ever before, as educators, we canall make a difference using the technologyso readily available at our fingertips. Thisis something to celebrate! Author andeducational technologist Adam Bellow willdeliver the closing keynote of ISTE 2013 witha high-energy presentation reveling in thejoys found only in being an educator in theseamazing times. Sharing anecdotes about bothsuccesses and failures in his experiencesas a classroom teacher, administrator andentrepreneur, Bellow’s presentation willmotivate you far beyond the coming academicyear. Showcasing stories of inspiration fromclassrooms around the world, Bellow will inviteyou to challenge yourself to make a differencein your school with creativity and kindness.Founder and president of the eduTecher website and eduClipper digital tool, Bellowworks with educational leaders, teachers and students from around the U.S. to help theminfuse technology successfully into the classroom. He recently co-authored Untanglingthe Web, which takes an in-depth look at essential web tools for the classroom.Bellow will be available immediately following the keynote to sign booksoutside Hall A.The closing keynote will be preceded by a special panel featuring Richard Culatta,Acting Director of the Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department ofEducation; Former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise, President of the Allianceof Excellent Education; and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.Wednesday115isteconference.org