ISTELive 2025 Convention Highlights for New Attendees

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The thrill is constructing as ISTELive 25 and ASCD Annual Convention are simply days away!

From June 29-July 2, 2025, San Antonio will turn out to be the hub of academic innovation as hundreds of educators collect to be taught, join, and develop. Whether or not you are a first-time attendee or a convention veteran, this publish will aid you put together for a tremendous expertise!

Three Nice Periods To Verify Out This Yr!

This yr, I’m excited to preseneting three periods targeted on supporting Tutorial Teaching!

Tuesday July 1: Tutorial Coaches Playground

This yr on the Tutorial Coaches playground on Tuesday July 1, from 12:45-2:45 (Central Time), I might be presenting on two matters.

1. Utilizing Teaching Newsletters Successfully to Schedule Significant Teaching Cycles
2. Efficient Methods to Develop Dynanic Teaching Dashboards

Wedensday July 2: Solo Presentation

On Wednesday, I’m excited to current one among my favourite matters on Tutorial Teaching.

• Utilizing the ISTE Requirements to Create a Dynamic Tutorial Teaching Division

In case you are an Tutorial Coach or Digital Studying Chief, these are three nice periods to attend!

Convention Highlights

• Dates and Location: June 29-July 2, 2025 in San Antonio, TX on the Henry B. Gonzalez Conference Heart
• Inspiring Keynote Audio system:
  • Scott Shigeoka – Internationally acknowledged curiosity skilled and creator of “Search: How Curiosity Can Rework Your Life and Change the World”
  • Jacqueline Woodson – Nationwide Ebook Award winner, MacArthur Genius Grant fellow, and New York Instances bestselling creator
  • Sabba Quidwai, Ed.D. – CEO of Designing Colleges, educator, and creator targeted on design pondering and creating cultures of innovation

Schedule at a Look

• Saturday, June 28: Preconference actions and registration (8am-6pm)
• Sunday, June 29: Content material periods, Opening Mainstage, and Welcome Reception (5:30-7pm)
• Monday, June 30: Full day of content material, Options Hub Expo open (9am-5:30pm)
• Tuesday, July 1: Mainstage session and full day of content material, Options Hub Expo open (9:30am-5:30pm)
• Wednesday, July 2: Content material periods and Closing Mainstage, Options Hub Expo open (9am-1pm)

Suggestions for Convention Success

• Navigate the Exhibit Corridor Like a Professional: The ISTE Exhibit Corridor (Options Hub Expo) is like Disneyworld for educators – filled with thrilling improvements! Plan your go to strategically by figuring out your objectives and exploring the exhibitor record upfront
• Deliver a Convention Buddy: Exploring in pairs or teams permits you to uncover cubicles you might need missed and acquire totally different views
• Take Strategic Breaks: The expo ground may be overwhelming! Discover designated areas to relaxation and recharge all through the day
• Acquire Data Properly: Be selective with swag and data. Take pictures, jot down notes, and get scanned by exhibitors for follow-up data

What Ought to You Do Earlier than The Convention Begins?

The official ISTELive 25 cell app is your important companion all through the convention. Accessible for each iOS and Android units, the app permits you to create a customized schedule, obtain real-time updates about session modifications, navigate the conference heart with interactive maps, join with different attendees, and entry digital sources from presenters. Obtain it no less than per week earlier than the convention to begin planning your expertise!

How Can You Keep Up to date Through the Convention?

Through the convention, there might be PLENTY of social chatter happening. My finest recommendation to maintain updated with the whole lot official occurring on the convention is to observe the offiical ISTE Social Media accounts.