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04 Nov 2009
Our past conference Nings have been very popular and a great way for educators to build their networks, learn about sessions, and get started discussing conference-related topics before the event. We've just migrated last year's conference Ning over to the new ISTE 2010 Ning, so please join us now.
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02 Nov 2009
"If students need new skills, then teachers need new capacities as well," said ISTE CEO Don Knezek in his opening keynote to a 21st Century Learning conference being held October 31--November 4 near Shanghai, China. Knezek detailed ISTE's vision for transformed learning and teaching, challenging the assembled educators to "study digital age learners and what engages them, foster creative and inventive thinking...and prepare to contribute in an increasingly multicultural setting." ISTE member and 21st Century Learning conference presenter, Wes Fryer, is live-blogging conference sessions, including Knezek's keynote.
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27 Oct 2009
Don't delay! You have until Thursday October 29 to vote for your favorite podcast in the Six Sounds in Search of an Author contest. Vote here. As for the new contest, you have until November 6 to submit a short scene or situation using Foley sound effects.
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26 Oct 2009
The US Department of Education is holding several public meetings in November and December focused on the issue of assessment. $350 million has been pledged to support a consortia of states that will develop new assessments tied to common standards. The meetings will be held in Boston, Atlanta and Denver.
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21 Oct 2009
Inspire your students to make a difference while learning about the wide world! Watch for the November issue of L&L (posted and due in mailboxes last week of October), which offers a fresh feature by ISTE conference keynoters Mali Bickley and Jim Carleton on students collaborating with peers around the globe. Learn more about global collaboration and blogging with Naomi Harm via ISTE's December 2 Technology in Practice webinar. And don't miss ISTE's new book on global education by Laurence Peters; it includes dozens of examples, case studies and lesson plans. For additional information about ISTE's international activities,
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19 Oct 2009
Your input is needed to help shape the next US National Educational Technology Plan (NET-P). Join the US Department of Education's Jim Shelton for a webinar discussion on Monday, October 26, 2-3 pm EST. This free webinar is hosted by the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET). ISTE is a member of the NCTET board.
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15 Oct 2009
Help ISTE select a keynote speaker for our annual conference and exposition in Denver this coming June! Our blog ISTE Connects provides the hub and you provide the ideas. During the first phase we're looking for topic suggestions; once those are collected, we'll solicit nominations and votes for presenters. Final announcement to be made in February 2010.
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14 Oct 2009
The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) announces its Award for Aspirations in Computing. This award recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. All US high school young women (grades 9-12) are invited to apply. Qualified awardees receive $500 in cash, a laptop computer, and other recognition. English and Spanish language versions of the award materials are available.
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13 Oct 2009
Your story. Our Sounds. One minute. ISTE invites teachers and students to participate in the Six Sounds in Search of an Author contest by creating a one minute audio file that incorporates sound effects provided by ISTE into a story that you create. Winning teachers will receive an ISTE book of their choice, and winning students will receive an iTunes gift card. And there are five chances to win.
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08 Oct 2009
ISTE's director of government affairs, Hilary Goldmann, presented a national level update on the U.S. education stimulus programs in a webinar hosted September 30 by Scholastic Professional Media. Titled New Approaches to Optimizing ARRA, the webinar also included a report from a Florida junior high on its stimulus request. The webinar is available free until December 30, 2009.
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02 Oct 2009
Don't delay! Submit your proposal for ISTE 2010 in Denver by Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Find tips on preparing proposals at ISTE Connects and sample sessions at ISTE Vision. For details about the process
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29 Sep 2009
ISTE's NETS for Students, the widely recognized and adopted education technology standards, were updated in 2007 to reflect the rapid changes in technology, instruction, and learning environments. We recently developed a summary rubric for NETS S across grade bands and are seeking comments from educators before the end of November, 2009. Download the rubric and participate in the survey! And thank you for your contribution!
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28 Sep 2009
Don't miss the latest ISTE book! In Student-Powered Podcasting: Teaching for 21st-Century Literacy, Christopher Shamburg shows how creating podcasts engages students as active participants in culture and society. Audio editing tutorials, 17 adaptable units, assessment rubrics, a discussion of copyright issues, and other resources help teach students 21st-century literacy skills and prepare them for a successful future.
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24 Sep 2009
ISTE is working with HP and the NBA Cares program on the HP Digital Assist education grant competition which brings together technology, sports, and middle school students to focus on lessons in math, science and literacy. Watch the Washington, DC launch event with basketball star Antawn Jamison.
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22 Sep 2009
U.S. students 13 and older are invited to submit a creative video of no more than two minutes that includes their own educational goals and the Department's "I am what I learn" website. Students can submit their videos through November 2, 2009. The top three finalists will win $1000 each.
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21 Sep 2009
ISTE is pleased to announce a new annual award for an outstanding young educator under 35. Eligible nominees include teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, etc., in public, private, and independent schools (in the US and internationally), as well as educators in community and after school programs. Nominations open January 5 and close March 15, 2010. Mark your calendars now.
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15 Sep 2009
Make your voice heard! The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is inviting comments, ideas, and votes on important issues relating to a national broadband plan. Top idea currently: "Bring the United States mobile broadband pricing in line with the rest of the world." The FCC is also utilizing Facebook, YouTube and other social media tools as it works toward a consensus on broadband. Share your input!
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14 Sep 2009
Thinking about a proposal for ISTE 2010 in Denver? Don't miss this ISTE Connects blog post by Howie DiBlasi, SIG IVC President and long-time reviewer of conference proposals. Read DiBlasi's savvy tips and join the conversation with ISTE 2010 Program Chair, Anita McAnear.
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09 Sep 2009
Register now to take advantage of the super early bird discount for ISTE 2010 in Denver! Have a great idea or best practice you want to share? Submit a proposal! Submissions will be accepted until October 7, 2009.
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