Birds of a Feather Planning

Information

Help us plan birds-of-a-feather sessions or request a meeting time for your group at ISTE 2012.

Information on Birds sessions at ISTE 2012

Birds of a Feather sessions are opportunities to engage in discussions about topics of interest. (They are not presentations.) Birds will be scheduled at the following days and times:

Monday, June 25 from 5:30 to 6:45 pm

Tuesday, June 26 from 5:00 to 6:15 pm

ISTE Special Interest Groups will also be meeting during the conference sessions and the Birds timeslots.

Purpose of the Birds Group

The purpose of the Birds group is to:

• identify prospective organizers/moderators, topics, or groups requesting meeting space

• identify collaborations between people with similar topics in mind

• gauge audience interest in the topics

• plan and develop the content (outline scope of the topic, guiding questions, useful resources, etc.)

• host results and ongoing information on the topics for a time following the conference.

Meeting space will constrain the number of Birds sessions that can be accepted. The ISTE 2012 Program Committee will make the final decisions and schedule the Birds sessions into timeslots and locations.

Timeline

February 3–March 2: Contribute/brainstorm topics and requests for meeting space

March 5–9: Evaluate topics and potential interest in topic, form collaborations

March 13: Announce list of accepted topics and moderators

March 13—ISTE 2012: Ongoing: Planning of Birds

June 25–26: Birds take place and may post results/discussions/documents to this group or start their own group on the ISTE 2012 ning.

Ideas Requests

Add your ideas for Birds topics or requests for meeting space below.

Be sure to include:

Idea Topic or Meeting Purpose

Brief Description

Name and Affiliation (and Email Address if you wish to lead the discussion or meeting)

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Latest Activity: May 17

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Discussion Forum

Too late to add a BOF?

Started by Jane Krauss May 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Anyone know if it's too late to submit a BOF? I just had a great idea for one I think lots of people could contribute to and learn from. It would be called Making Meaning with Wolfram-Alpha, the…Continue

Blended Learning - Use of Effective Technology for Engagement in the F2F classroom

Started by Jennifer Faulkner. Last reply by Jennifer Faulkner Apr 24. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Discussion Question: How does your Board and State introduce Blended Learning to your teachers and students in a way to engage them in their learning process? The benefit of blended learning is…Continue

Tags: in, the, classroom, technology, f2f

Let's Create a Digital Jam in Birds of a Feather

Started by Kevin Honeycutt. Last reply by Ginger Lewman Mar 30. 2 Replies 5 Likes

If learners are not willing to not know, they can never know. So creating a low-risk environment where learners can take a chance is crucial whether in a digital jam, staff development, or in an…Continue

Tags: iPods, music, creativity, iPads, Honeycutt

iPad Deployment and Management

Started by Scott Meech. Last reply by Anita McAnear Mar 26. 1 Reply 0 Likes

One of the hottest topics that continues to be a moving target is how to deploy and manage iPads in schools. We can cover topics from the VPP to device imaging to documentation and financing. We…Continue

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Comment Wall

Comment by Gordon Dahlby on February 3, 2012 at 8:23am: Do we know which SIG's and Affiliates have socials/events that overlap w/ BOF times?

Comment by Anita McAnear on February 3, 2012 at 11:38am: I don't have individual affiliate reception times yet, but here is the SIG meeting schedule:

title, starttime, endtime, weekday

SIGTC (Technology Coordinators) Annual Meeting, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, Mon

SIGOL (Online Learning) Annual Meeting, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, Mon

SIGMS (Media Specialist) Breakfast Meeting, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, Wed

SIGAE (Arts Educators) Gathering, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, Mon

SIGDE (Digital Equity) Gathering, 4:15 PM, 5:15 PM, Mon

SIGGS (Games and Simulations) Annual Meeting, 3:45 PM, 5:15 PM, Tues

SIGTAP (Technology in After School Programs) Gathering, 5:00 PM, 6:15 PM, Tues

SIGVE Machinima Fest, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM, Tues

SIGIS (Independent Schools) Gathering, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, Tues

SIGTE (Teacher Educators) Annual Meeting, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, Mon

SIGMT (Music and Technology) Gathering, 5:00 PM, 6:15 PM, Tues

SIGLIT (Literacy) Gathering, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, Tues

SIGML (Mobile Learning) Annual Meeting, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, Mon

SIGDS (Digital Storytelling) Gathering, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, Tues

SIG IntS (International Schools) Gathering, 5:00 PM, 6:15 PM, Tues

SIGCT (Computing Teachers) Meeting, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, Mon

SIGVE (Virtual Environments) Gathering, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, Mon

SIGIVC (Interactive Video Conferencing) Annual Meeting, 5:00 PM, 6:15 PM, Tues

SIG1to1 (One to One Computing) Annual Meeting, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, Mon

Comment by Jessica Medaille on February 3, 2012 at 11:40am: Hi Gordon - most of the SIGs haven't scheduled theirs yet. They try to work around the BOF times, but it's not always possible with so much going on at the conference. More info will be available from the SIGs later in the Spring. Same with the Affiliates - they generally finalize all of their own receptions by April, sometimes later. Looking forward to seeing you in San Diego!

Comment by Gordon Dahlby on February 9, 2012 at 6:28pm: I was recalling a discussion with Camilla from a few years back and would like to through out a question/idea for feedback. Wondering about starting up a new SIG for technology integration specialists and technology PD specialists combined as one group. With the re-organization, I'd be interested in feedback as to the direction of SIG. It would likely be a very large SIG pretty quickly. Generally SIG's start with BOF to test the waters, generate buzz and seek out leaders and mission statement. Feedback would be great...you have my email or this forum.

Comment by Candace Hackett Shively on February 15, 2012 at 5:41am: I like Gordon's idea. One thing I hear a ot at ISTE is people comparing notes on how to bring along more reluctant teachers into effective use of technology. Instead of having those conversations evolve into negative comments, it would be great to have a place where people share things that have WORKED in luring and encouraging the middle of the pack 60% of teachers who are not early adopters but can be swayed. Whether this is a full time SIG or simply a BOF, I am not sure.

Comment by Gordon Dahlby on February 29, 2012 at 7:33am: Any further considerations or comments? The BOF time could be a problem solving/sharing event or an organizing event, depending on pre-conference interests. It would need to be clear before the program is set in print.

Comment by Anita McAnear on March 2, 2012 at 4:52pm: Great ideas! I will start organizing the birds on Monday.

Comment by Melinda Kolk on March 2, 2012 at 4:57pm: This has been so much fun to follow. I am trying to figure out how I can attend them all!

Comment by ihor charischak on March 3, 2012 at 7:19am: Unfortunately for me, I wont be attending the conference this year. But if I was going I certainly would be interested in leading or participating in a math and technology BOF. Anyone out there willing to lead such a session?

Comment by Matt Huston on March 5, 2012 at 3:36pm: I think a coaching birds of a feather would be useful to many attendees who are coaches or coach-trainers. Would be willing to help organize / facilitate.

Best,

Matt Huston

(Posted, late, on Discussion Board above as well; sorry if redundant.MH)