Penny Christensen
So you're going to ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia? Great! Here's what/who you should be following:
Join us on Tuesday June 30 from 7PM - 11PM for our ETK homecoming event at the Union Transfer in Philadelphia! The finest educational tools and organizations are coming together to show their continued support for educators. Come enjoy a night of networking with fellow educators and ISTE attendees while singing your heart out and meeting your online network in real life!
Not everyone will be at the conference, but that does not mean they should be left out. Watch this hashtag during the conference for some interesting exchanges!
The latest Tweets from Laura Briggs (@LauraBTRT). Technology Resource Teacher, Online Course Designer/Facilitator, ISTE Mobile Learning Network President, STEM Camp Director. Northern Virginia
Catch Laura at Mobile Learning Network Reception, Sunday, June 28, 8:00–10:00 pm, the Mobile MEGAshare Preconference on Saturday, June 27, 2:00–6:00 pm, and the Mobile Learning Playground: Block Party at the Makerspace, Tuesday, June 30, 9:30 am–1:00 pm.
The latest Tweets from Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler). Author 50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom http://t.co/CeGP3gEoaW Google Certified Teacher, NMCk12 Ambassador, MIE, gamification, #coffeeEDU #profchat. Fresno, CA
You can find this higher ed, Google guru at the Mobile MEGAshare Preconference, Saturday, June 27, 2:00–6:00 pm, also at Snapshot 2 of 2: NMC K-12 Horizon Report: Behind the Scenes Tuesday, June 30, 4:00–5:00 pm, and The Changing Role of the Chief Technology Officer: Supporting Blended Instruction
Monday, June 29, 12:45–1:45 pm
Two years ago, the word "maker" was barely found on the ISTE program.
Check this link for an article by @smartinez on the maker presence at this year's ISTE conference.
While you're at it follow her on Twitter too.
The latest Tweets from Jane McGonigal (@avantgame). The opposite of play isn't work. It's depression. Get my new book SUPERBETTER! (it's powered by the science of games.) http://t.co/tN8dShLIIW. San Francisco
Jane McGonigal was the opening keynote speaker at ISTE in San Antonio in 2013 and persuaded many in the audience that day that gaming was needed by today's students.
Follow her on Twitter for continued inspiration.
The latest Tweets from Jerry Blumengarten (@cybraryman1). Connected Educator-Speaker-Writer. Cataloging for education http://t.co/RqDGrjmOi8 #edchat moderator. Technology gives even the quietest student a global voice. Lakeland, FL
Catch Jerry in *any *Twitter chat filling you in on a page he has painstakingly curated for resources for teachers... I think he has ALL subjects covered!
You can catch him at ISTE at his Twitter 101: Build Your Personal Learning Network (WM316) Tuesday, June 30, 12:30–2:00 pm - it is a Explore and Create: Workshop, so it is an additional cost, but this guy would be worth the price of admission.
The latest Tweets from Nikki D Robertson (@NikkiDRobertson). Nikki D Robertson: EdCampATL CoFounder, #TLChat Moderator, TL News Night Anchor, School lib turned Inst. Tech Facilitator, seeks collaboration w/other educators. Huntsville, AL
You can catch up with Nikki at ISTE2015 Twitter Chat Moderators, Monday, June 29, 5:30–6:45 pm.
Nikki is prolific and would be a wonderful addition to your Follows - immediately - if you are interested in digital literacies.
The latest Tweets from John Hardison (@JohnHardison1). Father, Husband, Friend, High School Language Arts Interactive Educator, and Forward Thinker (opinions are my own). North Georgia
Previous ISTE presenter and current blogger John has a high energy that is contagious, even via Twitter.
Check out this educator's take on High School American Lit - the way you only wish you were taught!
I've got money on it - John is actually a long-lost relative of @KevinHoneycutt
Explore the ISTE 2015 mobile app! Learn more at isteconference.org/mobile
It is wonderful how often the information is updated. Just remember to have your charger handy because the updates run at the cost of your battery sometimes.
The latest Tweets from Josh Stumpenhorst (@stumpteacher). father, husband, teacher, runner, speaker, writer, learner...always looking to be better. Author of The New Teacher Revolution. (2012 IL Teacher of the Year). suburban chicago
Josh is this year's closing keynote speaker, but he has had plenty to say on Twitter - if you haven't been following him jump on the bandwagon before the closing keynote!
The latest Tweets from Kevin Honeycutt (@kevinhoneycutt). Husband & father, School Board member USD 448, Former 1/12 Art Instructor, Consultant for http://t.co/Kt3VuiDrmj, Global speaker, Artist, ArtSnacks creator, ADE. Inman Kansas
Catch Kevin at the The Changing Role of the Chief Technology Officer: Supporting Blended Instruction, Monday, June 29, 12:45–1:45 pm, a Listen and Learn: Panel while at ISTE this year. But make an effort to see him solo and let his positive enthusiasm for teaching and learning shine.
I've got money on it - Kevin is actually a long-lost relative of @JohnHardison1
The latest Tweets from Ben Wilkoff (@bhwilkoff). Director of Personalized Professional Learning for Denver Public Schools #dpsk12. Passionate about Online Communities of Practice and being human together. Learning is Change. Littleton, Co
Follow Ben on Twitter, but also check out what he is doing on Google+ where he hosts some very in-depth Hangouts around and with Professional Learning in mind.
You can catch up with him at ISTE this year:
The Future Will Be Gif'ed: Flipping Learning Using Animated Gifs (B235), Monday, June 29, 2:30–3:30 pm
Explore and Create: BYOD
Personalized Learning Isn't Just for Kids...Educators Need Personalization Too!, Tuesday, June 30, 5:15–6:30 pm
Engage and Connect: Birds-of-a-feather
Learning between the Sheets: How Google Sheets Can Run Classrooms/Schools/Districts (B432), Wednesday, July 1, 1:15–2:15 pm
Explore and Create: BYOD
The latest Tweets from George Couros (@gcouros). Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for #PSD70. Speaker. Consultant. Dog-Lover. Legacy is not defined in what you have, but what you give. Edmonton
My administrator of choice when I want to be inspired as to what can be - and should be - in education.
Catch George at his lecture, Developing the Innovator's Mindset on Monday, June 29, 2:30–3:30 pm
The latest Tweets from Tom Whitby (@tomwhitby). Author,Blogger, HS/MS Tchr 34 yrs, HigherEd 6 yrs.Founder #Edchat, EDU PLN,Edchat Radio, 6 Linkedin Edu Grps. BLOG My Island View http://t.co/ZKlpqrApae. Long Island, New York
Always a favorite and must read on Twitter, this connected educator and blogger can challenge anyone to clarify their thoughts and motivation for their beliefs.
Catch Tom on these panels at ISTE:
Edutopia Bloggers Panel: Technology in PBL, Monday, June 29, 12:45–1:45 pm
The Connected Educator Panel, Wednesday, July 1, 8:30–9:30 am
Educator since 1998. eLearning Specialist since 2009.
