The 2012 ISTE Rap
The Top 10 Tips for ISTE
2013 Update: We won't be attending ISTE this year, but that doesn't mean we can't still spread the ISTE love!
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Salutations.
This is Flocabulary and we got some tips for all those that are going to the 33rd annual ISTE conference in San Diego.
This is for the I (International) S (Society for) T (Technology in) E (Education).
Are you heading to ISTE? Well that’s cool,
We’re Flocab, here’s a few tips you can use.
You’ll be in San Diego, not just at the beach,
You’ll be learning new stuff that you’ll probably tweet.
This year's theme is "Expanding Horizons,"
So be prepared to get some mental exercise in.
We've got about 20,000 edtech pros,
And educators from all around the globe.
Whether this is your first time or 33rd trip,
You’ll have more fun if you follow these tips:
1. Get sleep, bring snacks, wear comfy shoes,
It’s not the time to rock stilettos or boots.
2. Hey you, make friends, go ahead and say, “Hi,”
You can hang in the Newbie Lounge if it's your first time.
3. Make sure all of your gadgets are charged,
Cell phone, laptop and your iPod or iPad.
4. Don't forget the free swag,
Leave room in your stomach and room in your bag.
5. If you tweet, use the right hashtag,
#ISTE12, that’s that.
6. Plan ahead - but it's cool if you change,
Don't freak out - you can't see everything.
7. But be sure to catch an ISTE Unplugged,
Kinda like MTV - well not so much.
8. If a session is a bust, it's cool you can leave,
Check on Twitter if there's something you can't see.
9. Hang in San Diego on the district dime,
Catch the Padres for cheap or just have a good time.
10. Last but not least, Flocab's what we're repping,
Visit us in booth 3347!
Peace!
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What's ISTE? Well it stands for The International Society for Technology in Education. It's a membership organization for educators who are interested in advancing the role of technology in education. And each year, the organization holds a conference for edtech professionals to share the newest and best technology and get it in the classroom. Visit the official conference website.
While you're in San Diego, you can watch the sun set over the Pacific. A real sight to behold if you've never experienced it before. ISTE means "Expanding Horizons" figuratively, as well.
While you're in San Diego, you can watch the sun set over the Pacific. A real sight to behold if you've never experienced it before. ISTE means "Expanding Horizons" figuratively, as well.
This is the 33rd annual ISTE conference. Here's some trivia: Back when it started, ISTE was called NECC, for National Educational Computing Conference.
Be smart. Wear sneakers.
The ISTE Newbie Lounge is a place for conference first-timers to meet and form connections, as well as chat with veteran attendees to learn more about how to get the most out of ISTE. Learn more about it here.
The ISTE Newbie Lounge is a place for conference first-timers to meet and form connections, as well as chat with veteran attendees to learn more about how to get the most out of ISTE. Learn more about it here.
ISTE may be pricey to attend, but it pays for itself in free candy... and other swag you can find on the vendor floor. Ask yourself, "Do I love grabbing freebies?" Be honest. If the answer if yes, make sure to leave room in your suitcase.
ISTE may be pricey to attend, but it pays for itself in free candy... and other swag you can find on the vendor floor. Ask yourself, "Do I love grabbing freebies?" Be honest. If the answer if yes, make sure to leave room in your suitcase.
#ISTE12 is the official conference hashtag. That means that if you send a tweet that you want other people at the conference to see, you should write #ISTE12 at the end of it. And you can search for that hashtag to see what other people are saying. See what people are saying about #ISTE12 now!
Additionally, you can connect with other ISTEites on the official Conference Ning, or private social network. Visit the ISTE Ning now.
#ISTE12 is the official conference hashtag. That means that if you send a tweet that you want other people at the conference to see, you should write #ISTE12 at the end of it. And you can search for that hashtag to see what other people are saying. See what people are saying about #ISTE12 now!
Additionally, you can connect with other ISTEites on the official Conference Ning, or private social network. Visit the ISTE Ning now.
We recommend checking out the ISTE schedule ahead of time. There's a lot to do, and if you come in with a plan, there's a better chance that you'll get to see what you want. That being said, don't get upset if your plans change. With so much activity, sometimes you'll just have to go with the flow. And you might end up discovering something incredible anyway!
Be calm if plans change.
We recommend checking out the ISTE schedule ahead of time. There's a lot to do, and if you come in with a plan, there's a better chance that you'll get to see what you want. That being said, don't get upset if your plans change. With so much activity, sometimes you'll just have to go with the flow. And you might end up discovering something incredible anyway!
According to its website, "ISTE Unplugged is a series of independent events that take place in, around and with the support of the annual ISTE conference." Events include ISTE Live, an after party and more. Check out the Unplugged events.
According to its website, "ISTE Unplugged is a series of independent events that take place in, around and with the support of the annual ISTE conference." Events include ISTE Live, an after party and more. Check out the Unplugged events.
If you can't get into a session you want, people will surely be tweeting about it. So you can tune into #ISTE12 to find out what's going on. And don't feel tied to a session that isn't interesting to you. Head on out and find something that better fits your needs.
Watch ISTE CEO Don Knezek throw out the first pitch at the Padres vs. Mariners game on Saturday, June 23. You can get discounted tickets at registration. There are also tickets for Sunday. Learn more.
Petco Park, Home of the San Diego Padres
Watch ISTE CEO Don Knezek throw out the first pitch at the Padres vs. Mariners game on Saturday, June 23. You can get discounted tickets at registration. There are also tickets for Sunday. Learn more.
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