Browsing all posts in February, 2010.
ISTE Goes Mobile: Beta version of ISTE iPhone App Now Available
Ready to use your bus commute to catch up on your ISTE Connects reading? How about referring to the NETS while you’re out to coffee with a colleague? Want to share that L&L article with your network on Twitter?
Well, your smartphone is about to get a whole lot smarter. We’re pleased to introduceISTE Mobile, an iPhone application [...]
Priority #1 For Technology Integration Success—Professional Development
How many times have you heard an administrator or educator tout the number of new computers, projectors, or (insert hot new product here!) in their schools? My guess is more times than you can count. The more important question I’d like the answer to is, how many of these products are being used effectively to [...]
Follow the ISTE SIGTE Group as they Explore Ed Tech in New Zealand
Twelve members of ISTE’s SIGTE (a special interest group of teacher educators) are currently touring the beautiful New Zealand countryside on a trip to learn about how education technology is being implemented by the Kiwis.
The SIGTE group visit Auckland, Rotorua, and Christchurch and will also attend and present at the Learning@Schools Conference, one of the [...]
Attend the Virtual HP Innovations in Education Worldwide Summit
Today kicks off the 3-day 2010 HP Innovations in Education Worldwide Summit in San Francisco. If you can’t make it to the Fog City for the big event, co-presented by ISTE, we hope you’ll join in the virtual conversation and participate remotely.
Sign up here to join the HP virtual conference [...]
Create Critical Thinkers Using Databases (or Spreadsheets)
Do you want your students to become critical thinkers? Databases and spreadsheets are simple tools to guide and inspire critical thinking.
Critical thinkers gather data, think creatively, analyze data, and solve problems (often using the scientific method as a template). These skills are frequently defined as desired learning outcomes. Bloom’s Taxonomy begins with the lowest level [...]
What are Your ISTE 2010 Conference “Must Sees”?
With nearly 600 sessions to choose from, it’s never too early to start planning for ISTE’s annual ed tech extravaganza. The full program lineup for ISTE 2010 in Denver, Colorado, is now available via our conference microsite. Our Custom Program Search makes it easy to browse session by theme, category, and day/time.
The opening keynote will [...]
Nominate an outstanding educator for an ISTE award today!
Each year, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) recognizes outstanding individuals who, through their exceptional work and achievements, have made a significant impact in the field of educational technology. These prestigious awards recognize the highest degree of excellence in several categories.
All award winners will receive:
ISTE 2010 conference registration
A one-year standard ISTE membership
Various prizes [...]
PBS Looking for Innovative Educators
How do you inspire students?
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) wants to hear about innovative teachers who are finding creative and exciting ways to reach their students.
If you or someone you know fits the description of an innovative educator (classroom teachers, library media specialists, technology specialists, homeschoolers, etc. are all eligible) you are invited to enter [...]
Can Computer Engineer Barbie Convince Girls that Tech Jobs are Cool?
After stints as an astronaut, surgeon, politician, stewardess, and even a race car driver, the ultimate career woman is breaking into high tech. At a NYC trade show last week, Mattel announced the addition of computer engineer Barbie® to their iconic line of dolls.
With her bright pink laptop, Bluetooth earpiece and trendy pink glasses, Barbie [...]
India: A Country on the Brink of an Education Revolution
India. The very word is evocative. India, land of ancient temples. India, land of the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort and Rajput palaces.
India as you see it on CNN: bustling, crowded, overwhelming. Throw in Mother Theresa, cricket, complex marriages, outsourcing and India’s computer engineers and you have a very complicated nation. Add two generations [...]
