ISTE 2013 Program - ISTEconference.org

Playgrounds and LoungesPlaygroundsPlaygrounds provide educators with hands-on opportunitiesto “play” with interactive technologies that enhance creativityand learning.All playgrounds located in Park View LobbyDigital Age Media CenterConnect with school librarians and teachers while learning aboutinnovative technologies and resources that support informationliteracy skills. Hosted by ISTE’s SIGMS.Hours: Monday, 8–11:30 amDigital Storytelling PlaygroundDrop in for unique presentations, virtual gallery walks ofstudent-generated storytelling, hands-on “sandboxes” and aspecial ARt for Visual Storytelling Augmented Reality exhibit.Hosted by ISTE’s SIGDS.Hours: Monday, 8–11:30 amGames and Simulations ArcadeUse games to inspire learning! Engage students by integratingcurriculum with gamification techniques and best practices.Hosted by ISTE’s SIGGS.Hours: Monday, 12:30–4 pmInnovation in Teacher Education PlaygroundVisitors will have hands-on experiences with innovativeeducational tools, such as MOOCs, gaming, tablets, onlinemodules and hybrid projects. Hosted by ISTE’s SIGTE and SIGOL.Hours: Monday, 12:30–4 pmInteractive BooksLearn how to use interactive books in education, what booksare available and how to create a multi-touch e-book usingiBooks, Author and other book creator apps. Hosted by AppleDistinguished Educators.Hours: Wednesday, 9 am–1 pmInteractive Videoconferencing PlaygroundLearn about H.323 interactive video conferring in a hands-onand supportive environment. Hosted by ISTE’s SIGIVC.Hours: Wednesday, 9 am–1 pmTCEA iPlaygroundDiscover the latest iOS devices and peripherals, share innovativeapps with colleagues and test drive new tools! Hosted by TCEA.Hours: Monday, 8 am–4 pm; Tuesday, 9 am–5 pm;Wednesday, 9 am–1 pmMobile Learning PlaygroundEnjoy hands-on stations, educator presentations and a studentpanel. Content will cover iOS, Windows, Android and Linuxdevices. Hosted by ISTE’s SIGML.Hours: Tuesday, 9 am–12:30 pmMobile Technologies, UDL and AT PlaygroundLearn how to help all students reach high learning standards withthe use of mobile technologies. Hosted by ISTE’s SETSIG.Hours: Tuesday, 1:30–5 pmSTEM PlaygroundCome and discuss computational thinking. Topics will centeron the CyberPatriot competition and other contents, grades4–6 Scratch projects, advocacy for computer science, 4–HSTEM program and robotics teams. Hosted by ISTE’s SIGCT.Hours: Tuesday, 9 am–12:30 pmVirtual Environments PlaygroundEnjoy an incredibly fun half-day event! Come learn how immersive3D virtual worlds can be and how to leverage them for learning.Hosted by ISTE’s SIGVE.Hours: Tuesday, 1:30–5 pmLoungesLounges are cozy networking zones where like-minded individualscan connect on a variety of ed tech issues and topics. They arealso great for simply hanging out to recharge devices and watcha session simulcast or two.Bloggers CaféMake connections and expand your personal learning networkin this gathering place for blogging, tweeting and face-to-faceconversations. Hosted by Classroom 2.0.Location: Level 2, Outside Room 208Newbie LoungeNeed some help navigating your first ISTE conference? Gethelp finding the best session to meet your needs, figure outhow to use your conference planner or pair up with a mentorat the Newbie Lounge!Location: West Registration LobbySocial Butterfly LoungeThis is the place to maximize your know knowledge of socialmedia tools and get assistance connecting with ISTE 2013social communities.Location: West Registration Lobby34isteconference.org