ISTE 2013 Program - ISTEconference.org

Sunday EventsJoin us for a day of celebration,networking and learning!Conference Welcome and Opening Ignite Session1:30–3 pm, Hall AKick off your ISTE 2013 experience with our exciting Opening Ignite Session! Twelve speakers will havefive minutes each to inspire, amaze and intrigue you. Sample all that the conference has in store inone rapid-fire presentation! Plus, this fast-paced and fun event includes tips for effectively navigatingthe conference, getting the most out of your ISTE membership and honoring ISTE awardees. You’ll alsohave a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes, including an iPad mini, Kindle Fire and Lyto Digital Camera.ISTE Member Networking Fair3–5 pm, Tower View LobbyAttend this event to find numerous ways to connect and collaborate!sigSIG Open HouseLearn what ISTE’s 25 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are all aboutby taking a stroll through our SIG Open House. SIG membershipoffers a great way to increase your knowledge base and connect with likemindedcolleagues. Meet the volunteers who lead SIGs year round, learnmore about SIG activities (onsite and throughout the year) and find out howyou can get involved as a volunteer.Young Educator NetworkISTE’s Young Educators Network is a network-creating, resourcesharing,fun-loving community for educators. Visit the YEN boothand share your mad ed tech skills! #EpicYENISTE 2013 TweetupConnect face-to-face with people you follow virtually on Twitter.Meet your tweeps, hashtaggers and #edchat moderators inperson. Tweet you there! #don’tmissitAISTE Voices Carry Advocacy ActivityParticipate in the ISTE Advocacy Convention and Make Your VoiceHeard! No matter where you reside in the world, demonstrateyour support for classroom broadband connectivity. Join our convention andhave your photo taken!newcomers2013NewcomersIs this your first ISTE conference? Then make this your first stop!Meet other first-timers and share session suggestions. Conferenceveterans will be available to answer all your questions and provide helpfuladvice to help make your first conference a great conference.Opening KeynoteBy Jane McGonigal, with remarks by ISTEPresident Kecia Ray and ISTE CEO Brian Lewis5:45-7 pm, Hall AJoin us for a thought-provoking andexhilarating presentation by the leadingspeaker on gamification. See full sessiondescription on page 50.Opening Social7-8 pm, Tower and Park View LobbiesStop in to the Tower and Park View lobbiesfor some light noshes before heading outto explore the many choices of the nearbyRiverwalk restaurants. Join us for fun localentertainment, network with friends new andold, and enjoy Global Collaboration Projectsand Student Showcases in the Tower ViewLobby (open until 8:30 pm).The Social is open to registered attendees andbadged guests only. Your badge is required foradmission. Snacks, nonalcoholic beverages,and entertainment are provided in part byISTE’s Tier One event sponsors, Microsoft,Pearson, Samsung and SMART. A cash barwill be available.Shuttle transportation will be providedbetween the center and conference hotels.Last shuttles depart SACC at 8:45 pm.27isteconference.org