ISTELive 2025 Convention Highlights for New Attendees

Jeff Bradbury is an writer, podcaster, public speaker, creator of the TeacherCast Academic Community and father of the world well-known #EduTriplets.

Newest posts by Jeffrey D. Bradbury (see all)

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

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

Three Nice Periods To Verify Out This 12 months!

This 12 months, I’m excited to preseneting three periods targeted on supporting Educational Teaching!

Tuesday July 1: Educational Coaches Playground

This 12 months on the Educational Coaches playground on Tuesday July 1, from 12:45-2:45 (Central Time), I can 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 considered one of my favourite matters on Educational Teaching.

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

In case you are an Educational 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 Middle
• Inspiring Keynote Audio system:
  • Scott Shigeoka – Internationally acknowledged curiosity skilled and writer of “Search: How Curiosity Can Rework Your Life and Change the World”
  • Jacqueline Woodson – Nationwide E-book Award winner, MacArthur Genius Grant fellow, and New York Occasions bestselling writer
  • Sabba Quidwai, Ed.D. – CEO of Designing Colleges, educator, and writer targeted on design considering 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)

Ideas for Convention Success

• Navigate the Exhibit Corridor Like a Professional: The ISTE Exhibit Corridor (Options Hub Expo) is like Disneyworld for educators – stuffed with thrilling improvements! Plan your go to strategically by figuring out your targets and exploring the exhibitor checklist upfront
• Deliver a Convention Buddy: Exploring in pairs or teams means that you can uncover cubicles you may need ignored and acquire completely different views
• Take Strategic Breaks: The expo flooring could be overwhelming! Discover designated areas to relaxation and recharge all through the day
• Acquire Info Correctly: Be selective with swag and data. Take images, jot down notes, and get scanned by exhibitors for follow-up info

What Ought to You Do Earlier than The Convention Begins?

The official ISTELive 25 cellular app is your important companion all through the convention. Out there for each iOS and Android gadgets, the app means that you can create a customized schedule, obtain real-time updates about session modifications, navigate the conference middle with interactive maps, join with different attendees, and entry digital assets from presenters. Obtain it at the least per week earlier than the convention to start out planning your expertise!

How Can You Keep Up to date Through the Convention?

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