ISTE 2013 Program - ISTEconference.org

themes and session formatsConcurrent SessionsConcurrent sessions are formal hour-long (unless otherwisenoted), in-room presentations located throughout the conventioncenter during the 13 timeslots Monday–Wednesday.Lecture/Panel SessionsHighlight successful ed tech programs, projects, lessons,ideas and concepts.Spotlight SessionsFeature recognized leaders in educational technology.Corporate Spotlight SessionsFeatures educators using products and solutions from ISTE 2013tier one and tier two sponsors.REG BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) SessionsFeature hands-on exploration of resources or practice withtechnology skills and programs using participants’ own laptopsor mobile devices.IVC Showcase SessionsFeature 30-minute presentations by interactive videoconferencing(IVC) leaders and innovators showcasing their programmingcontent and classroom initiatives via live videoconferencing fromtheir home locations.Research Paper SessionsFeature peer-juried original research papers on the general themeof using technologies to enhance education in either presentationor roundtable format.Birds-of-a-Feather SessionsInformal topic discussions that provide opportunities for likemindedindividuals to work together and network.REG SIG SessionsSIG Forums1-2 hour sessions that feature topical content pertinent to anindividual SIG’s areas of focus and provide an opportunity forSIG members to network and share best practices.SIG MeetingsInformal gatherings where like-minded populations can discusstopical trends, learn about SIG volunteer opportunities, and helpshape future activities.Learning Station SessionsLearning Station Sessions are informal two-hour (unlessotherwise noted), exhibit-style presentations deliveredsimultaneously in one of 42 stations located in the TowerView Lobby Sunday–Wednesday.Global Collaboration Project SessionsThese sessions showcase collaborations among students andteachers in different geographic areas and are featured Sundayevening during the Opening Social.Student Showcase SessionsThese sessions feature students sharing their classroom projectsand activities.Poster SessionsThese sessions focus on sharing curriculum, staff developmentor administrative ed tech ideas and are grouped by thefollowing themes:Monday, 8–10 am—Social Studies, Global ProblemsCurriculum, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, LanguageLearning and Technology Integration.Monday, 11 am–1 pm—Multimedia/Digital Storytelling, ArtLiteracies for the Information Age and Library Media Centers,HP Catalyst STEM Projects.Monday, 2–4 pm—Virtual Environments, PE, Podcasting,Videoconferencing, Web 2.0, Music and Virtual Learning, JHUStudent Projects.Tuesday, 10 am–12 pm—School Improvement andTechnology Infrastructure, Mobile Learning VILS MobileTechnology Projects.Tuesday, 1–3 pm—Professional Learning and SpecialPopulations/Assistive Technology.Tuesday, 4–6 pm—Computer Use and Skills, ComputerScience, Early Childhood/Elementary, Digital Citizenship,Games and Simulations and Achieving the NETS.Wednesday, 8–10 am—Student Assessment, DI/UDL,Instructional Strategies, STEM, Science, Math and Problem/Challenge-Based Learning.Wednesday, 11 am–1 pm—Innovative LearningTechnologies, Laptop Learning and Mobile Learning.$ Ticketed WorkshopsTicketed Workshops provide small-group, hands-on explorationof ed tech concepts and technologies in 90-minute, 3-hour, and6-hour segments. See pages 44-48 for listings.33isteconference.org