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ISTELive sessions you don’t want to miss

Don’t miss out on these ISTELive sessions that will be sure to inspire you.
Product Updates December 2022-01

We are super excited for all that ISTELive has in store this year in Philadelphia. Whether you’re already a Hāpara educator or admin, or you’re interested in hearing more about our ethical screen monitoring tool and AI-powered web filter, we can’t wait to see you at booth #1613. We might even have some awesome swag and prizes to give out (hint, hint). 

We also always look forward to the ISTELive sessions. This year’s schedule has tons of options, so we’ve rounded up a list of sessions to get you started. Which ones will you add to your must-see lineup?

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Empowering educators

3 tips for coaches: Personalize support for educators while using Hāpara Workspace

Presenter: Amy Miller

When: Tuesday, June 27, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table SOA 36

Session type: Participate and share: Poster

Session focus: Amy Miller, Hāpara Engagement Manager, will explore how Hāpara Workspace empowers educators to improve their professional practice. You’ll learn how to enhance student agency and support effective learning environments by:

  • Fostering collaborative environments
  • Expanding, refining and building skills
  • Sharing ideas and resources
  • Improving professional practice

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TeachMeet ISTE

Presenters: Elizabeth Calderwood, Kyle Calderwood and William King 

When: Sunday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 122B

Session type: Participate and share: Forum

Session focus: This session will explore TeachMeet, a type of teacher-driven professional learning. It “harnesses the dynamic energy that naturally comes in a gathering of passionate teachers.” You’ll learn about the structure of a TeachMeet, which includes short, to-the-point presentations and allows educators to have fun voicing their ideas in a supportive environment.

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Discussion

School community

School community engagement — An Esports primer

Presenters: Lauren Annicchiarico, Kyle Calderwood, Kirk Seeley, Heather Xenakis 

When: Monday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 107AB

Session type: Participate and share: Interactive session

Session focus: Esports is gaining popularity, and this session will explore how you can integrate Esports into after-school clubs or sports. The presenters will discuss their perspectives about developing programs in their school districts. Plus, you’ll hear from students, coaches and IT admins.

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Teachers excited

Meeting learners’ needs

Google extensions periodic table style

Presenters: Denise Orndorff

When: Sunday, June 25, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 30

Session type: Participate and share: Poster

Session focus: In this session, you’ll learn about Google extensions to meet the needs of your learners. Explore extensions for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, brain breaks, writing productivity and more.

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Hands-on learning

Creating high-level robotics projects with LEGO and micro:bit

Presenters: Lisa Schwartz and Joshua Zimmerman 

When: Wednesday, June 28, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT

Where: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Franklin 7/8

Session type: Explore and create: Deep-dive creation lab

Session focus: In this session, learn why building a robot is so empowering for students. The presenters will show you how to use Crazy Circuits electronics to build robots with LEGO and micro:bit to teach computer science, technology, engineering and math.

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Lights, sensors, action! Introducing Circuit Playground Express for CS, electronics and creativity

Presenters: Sarah Phelps and Lisa Schwartz

When: Monday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 15

Session type: Participate and share: Poster

Session focus: In this session, you’ll explore the Circuit Playground Express and Microsoft MakeCode. The presenters will also cover projects and instructional resources that you can use to quickly get started with students.

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Student agency

Cultivating youth creativity and student agency through challenge-based learning

Presenters: Quandra Adams, Karissa Bowen, Ruquanda Epps-Primas, Victoria Guerra and Jim Hausman

When: Monday, June 26, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 201C

Session type: Listen and learn: Panel 

Session focus: The presenters of this session participated in a global design challenge and will share strategies for fostering collaboration, engagement and student agency.

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Pass the mic: Student drive podcasts

Presenter: Stevie Frank

When: Tuesday, June 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 7

Session type: Listen and learn: Panel 

Session focus: In this session, you’ll learn about student-driven podcasts and how to start student podcasting right away in your classroom. The presenter will teach you a step-by-step approach that is similar to the writing process. You’ll also learn how student-driven podcasts affect student engagement and creativity.

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Social and emotional learning (SEL)

Prosocial and active learning environments: Using engagement to grow kindness

Presenters: Haylee Anderson, Jennifer Foster, Nikki Schwartz

When: Monday, June 26, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 23

Session type: Participate and share: Interactive session

Session focus: This session takes you through Prosocial and Active Learning (PAL) Classrooms, which is a federally funded EIR grant. It helps classroom educators support social and emotional learning through active, problem-based learning experiences that use collaboration and teamwork.

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Designing education with social-emotional learning: Why & how

Presenters: Claire Handville and William Watts

When: Sunday, June 25, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 113C

Session type: Participate and share: Interactive session

Session focus: This session will workshop integrating technology and SEL with the goal of improving academic achievement and student wellbeing. “SEL integrates vision and purpose, aligns values with systemic goals and fosters an inclusive community.”

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Cultivate belonging in online learning spaces

Presenters: Noël Gieringer, Dr. Jessica Herring and Dr. Michael Mills

When: Sunday, June 25, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom II/III

Session type: Participate and share: Interactive session

Session focus: The presenters will cover strategies that help build a sense of belonging in online and hybrid learning spaces. You’ll learn about how the Community of Inquiry Framework can help you reflect on how you’re inviting students to show up in the learning environment. The group will also collaborate on curating resources that develop a sense of belonging.

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Connection

Personalized learning

Designing for deeper, personalized learning

Presenter: Dr. Scott McLeod 

When: Sunday, June 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 120BC

Session type: Participate and share: Forum

Session focus: In this session, the group will redesign and design lessons that develop deeper learning, increased student agency, authentic student work and richer technology integration. You’ll also see actual lesson plans and exemplar videos.

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Reward

Digital citizenship

The what, where and who of digital citizenship across K-12 schools

Presenters: Michelle Green and Allison Starks

When: Monday, June 26, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 121BC

Session type: Listen and learn: Research paper

Session focus: This session will use data from the SpeakUp national survey. The presenters will explain who is teaching digital citizenship, what topics are being covered and where instruction is taking place. They’ll also discuss the risks and opportunities online for students, as well as data collection practices and algorithmic bias.

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Fostering an organizational culture of digital citizenship

Presenters: Dr. Lee-Ann Lindsey and Dr. Kristen Mattson

When: Monday, June 26, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 113A

Session type: Participate and share: Interactive session

Session focus: This session is for leaders who want to level up digital citizenship education and embed it into their school or district culture. You’ll get to explore the elements that will help you make digital citizenship a priority.

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Team

Educational equity

Promoting inclusion and equity as a digitally fluent leader

Presenters: Dr. Jessica Herring-Watson and Dr. Michael Mills

When: Monday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 118C

Session type: Participate and share: Interactive session

Session focus: This session will explain what it means to be a digitally fluent leader versus a digitally literate leader. You’ll learn why that matters when evaluating and using technology. You’ll also have time as a group to curate resources that support digitally fluent leadership.

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Exploring organizational equity and impact: A community story and conversation

Presenters: Lina Brown, Mayra Carrera, Leticia Citizen, Shaina Glass, Dr. Sawsan Jaber, Dominic Manola, Elijah Valle, 

When: Tuesday, June 27, 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 126A

Session type: Participate and share: Campfire

Session focus: This session will feature conversations about equity with experts across positions and communities. The goal is to help “shape, reshape, or define equity efforts” in your own school or district community.

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Which ISTELive 23 sessions are you planning to attend? We’d love to hear from you. Send a tweet to @Hāpara_team to tell us your must-see sessions.

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