Have You Voted Yet? The Top ISTE10 Keynote Topics So Far:
So far there have been more than 100 topic suggestions for the ISTE 2010 keynote! While many are noteworthy, the two that have made their way to the top of the list have done so by a large margin. The top two choices are:
Effective School Leadership for the Digital, Global Era: (924 at last count)
Schools MUST have effective leaders that can facilitate their transformation from an industrial-age orientation. Unfortunately, the people in charge of leading schools into the 21st century often are the least knowledgeable about the 21st century. What does effective leadership of digital, global learning organizations look like? The answer to this question is critical for the future of schools because if the leaders don’t get it, it’s not going to happen.
Trends, Tools and Tactics for 21st Century Learning: (819 at last count)
Today’s educators have amazing tools, nearly at their fingertips. How do we put them in the hands of learners so they’ll be ready for the world that awaits?
The third topic is Universal Design for Learning, with 383 votes.
Both of the top topics emphasize the need to be prepared for a digital future. Do you think these two choices illustrate a lack of preparedness for what the 21st century will require from learners? What questions does this bring up for you? If you were able to ask the ISTE10 keynote speaker to address one specific concern under these topics – what would it be?
If you haven’t voted yet, you can do it here: http://iste2010.uservoice.com/pages/30480-iste-2010-conference-keynote-topic-suggestions
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