Purpose & Objectives
This session will explore
the latest and greatest from around the world of technology. From
cutting edge learning technologies to flying cars, nothing is off
limits! Have you ever wondered what your favorite ISTE presenters are
carrying in their own bags? The technologies that they absolutely can't
live without? We'll break out the x-ray machine and show you exactly
what they're toting around with them. While many of them will have
classroom implications, others are just far too cool not to share!
We'll
also delve into the impact that crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and
Indiegogo are having on the geek community and how to get involved.
Discover how to join the ranks of the bleeding-edge and support
entrepreneurs. Awards will also be given celebrating the best of the
ISTE exhibitor floor, and the top technologies for educators (online and
offline). Before we wrap up, we'll open up the session to the
audience. Sharing will be encouraged, and bonus points will be given to
people that bring their own jealousy inspiring gadgets to show off!
Caution:
This session may cause heart palpitations, tingling in extremities and a
rapid loss of income. Pregnant woman and children under 10 should
avoid prolonged exposure to the levels of excitement that will be
generated during this presentation.
Outline
This
session will be an over-glorified show and tell for geeks and nerds.
We will cover as many widgets, gadgets and technologies as time will
allow. Slides, videos, and live demonstrations will all be used. The
session may also include special surprise guests sharing their favorite
tech.
Supporting Research
ThinkGeek.com
Kickstarter.com
Indiegogo.com
Hooked on Gadgets and Happy About It: http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2010/06/hooked_on_gadgets_and_happy_ab.html
Presenter Background
As
a former kindergarten teacher and school Director of Technology Steve
Dembo is a pioneer in the field of educational social networking.
Currently serving as Discovery Education’s Director of Social Media
Strategy and Online Community, Dembo was among the first educators to
realize the power of blogging, podcasting, Twitter, and other Web 2.0
technologies in connecting educators and creating professional learning
communities. He has been instrumental in the explosive growth of the
Discovery Educator Network and its online presence at
http://community.discoveryeducation.com. Steve Dembo is a course
designer and adjunct professor for Wilkes Unversity where he serves as
class instructor for the Internet Tools for Teaching course within the
Instructional Media degree program. In 2010, the National School Board
Association named Dembo one of "Twenty to Watch," a list honoring
individuals finding innovative ways to use technology to increase
classroom learning