ISTE 2013 Program - ISTEconference.org

Featured ContentWhat’s New at the Department of Ed?Come hear Richard Culatta, deputy director of the Office ofEducational Technology, share the latest projects and reportscoming out of the U.S. Department of Education, including thenew Learning Registry tool for capturing, sharing, and analyzinglearning resource data from around the globe.Hours: Tuesday, 12:15-1:15 pmLocation: Room 103BEd Tech Start-Up Pitch FestSee ed tech innovators pitch their BIG IDEAS while competingfor the attention of potential partners, funders and educators.A panel of industry judges and you, the audience, will determinewho advances.Two preliminary rounds on Monday and Tuesday will culminatein a final competition on Wednesday where two winners willtake home prizes.Preliminary Rounds: Monday, 5:30-7:30 pm and Tuesday,5-7pm, Ballroom C-1Final Round: Wednesday, 9:45-11:15 am, TechnologyInfrastructure Pavilion, Hall DISTE Presentations 101Think you’d like to present at ISTE someday? Join programcommittee member Chris O’Neal for his two information-packedsessions designed to help you better understand what makes fora successful conference presenter and learn strategies for writingand submitting an effective ISTE conference presentation proposal.Successful Presentation Session: Monday, 4:15-5:15 pm,Room 103BEffective Proposal Submission Session: Wednesday,11:45 am-12:45 pm, Room 214CDE-Rate 2.0FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will share her vision ofan updated E-Rate program to meet the classroom broadbandconnectivity needs of today and tomorrow. Bring your ideas toshare during this unprecedented opportunity to discuss the futureof E-Rate with a key decision maker.Hours: Wednesday, 10:15-11:15 amLocation: Room 103B#ISTEBoardMeet your ISTE Board and contribute to ISTE’s vision atthis interactive session. Share your thoughts and win prizes,including an ISTE 2014 conference registration.Hours: Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 amLocation: Bloggers’ Café, outside Room 208ISTE 2013 Leadership StrandTo address emerging leadership topics, ISTE has developeda focused strand that simplifies and targets the conferenceexperience for education leaders and decision makers. Look forthis icon to identify the sessions in this strand and add themto your planner. Sponsored by Promethean.Attend the Leadership Strand Orientation to learn more aboutthe strand and network with peers. See page 50.Hours: Sunday, 4-5:30 pmLocation: Room 103BSHI Mobility ServicesStay Productive and SecureSHI Mobility Services enables your school toincrease learning proficiency while providing a levelof IT security and control.Strategic Planning – SHI Mobility Consultants analyzeyour district’s mobility environment.Implementation – From complex software loadsto account activations, SHI has all yourmobility solutions.Support – Certified technicians available 24/7 tosupport your mobile devices.888-764-8888 | www.SHI.com29isteconference.org