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#ISTE12
ISTE’s official conference Twitter hashtag
Affiliates
Like-minded organizations around the world that support ISTE's mission at a grassroots level. ISTE currently has 80 affiliate organizations. See what some affiliates are doing at the conference.
Bloggers Café
A lounge featuring participatory blogging events and ISTE Unplugged
BOF—Birds of a Feather
Informal sessions that provide opportunities for like-minded attendees to gather, share ideas, and network
BYOD—Bring Your Own Device
Concurrent sessions included in conference fee but requiring pre-registration. BYODs feature hands-on exploration of resources or practice with technology skills and programs using participants' own laptops or devices
CEU–Continuing Education Unit
A nationally recognized method of quantifying the time spent during non-credit learning; ten hours of instruction equal one CEU. Find out more about earning CEUs at ISTE 2012 on our Earning Credit page
Concurrent Session
A group of sessions presented simultaneously; attendees choose one session per timeslot. See schedule page for ISTE 2012 concurrent sessions including lecture, panel, spotlight, corporate spotlight, model lesson, BYOD, table lab, IVC showcase, research paper, and birds of a feather
Corporate Spotlights
Lecture or panel concurrent sessions hosted by ISTE's Tier One and Tier Two sponsoring companies
Doctor Is In
A place to get technical assistance onsite at the conference. Located in Ballroom 6 Lobby
ETAN–Ed Tech Action Network
Tools and training to support and advocate for using ed tech to improve learning and teaching
Global Collaboration Projects
Learning station sessions focused on the sharing of international projects, curricula, and promising practices. ISTE 2012 will host 36 global collaboration projects, Sunday from 7 to 8:30 pm
ISTE
International Society for Technology in Education; home to ISTE's annual conference and exposition (formerly the National Educational Computing Conference, NECC), and the NETs
ISTE's NETS
A set of digital age standards, integrated across all educational curricula and designed for three levels of learners: students, teachers, and administrators
ISTE Connects
ISTE's year round public blog focusing on global ed tech news and issues; with guest bloggers and daily updates. Visit ISTE Connects in the Social Butterfly Lounge.
ISTE Ignite
A conference session where multiple presenters have 15 seconds to present 20 images and share their passion with the audience.
ISTE Unplugged
ISTE Unplugged is a venue of informal presentations in the Bloggers Café–anyone attending the conference can sign up to present
IVC Showcase
Half-hour presentations by interactive videoconferencing (IVC) leaders and innovators showcasing their programming content and classroom initiatives via videoconferencing from their home locations
LatAm Showcase
A select group of conference sessions highlighting the unique contributions of educational technology initiatives in Latin America.
Learning Station Sessions
Exhibit-style presentations consisting of poster sessions, global collaboration projects, and student showcases. Learning stations are two-hours unless otherwise noted. See schedule for times.
Lounges
Comfy gathering zones for like-minded attendees to connect on a variety of issues and topics. Areas are equipped with interactive electronic whiteboards for informal presentations and sharing
Mobile App
The ISTE 2012 mobile app (native for iPad and iPhone) is a seamless connection with your conference planner and real-time session/schedule info and updates. iOS and smartphone users can also access a mobile interface for the conference.
Model Lesson
Concurrent sessions where presenters assume role of teacher giving lesson while audience assumes role of students or observers in a hands-on classroom setting; limited seating; first-come, first-served.
Newbie Lounge
A lounge where first-time attendees can connect and get assistance, information, and valuable resources. Visit the attendee-designed Newbie website to get started.
Ning
A Ning is an online platform used to create social networks. ISTE's conference Ning is a great place to network and find session and event information before and during the conference
Poster Sessions
Learning station sessions focused on the sharing of curriculum, staff development, or administrative ed tech ideas. These exhibit style presentations are normally two hours long; see schedule for times.
Presentation (Research Paper)
A type of research paper session where two or three papers are presented consecutively in a formal lecture format in the same room
Remote ISTE
Streamed sessions and other conference content that is presented live online for attendees who cannot travel to the conference location
Research Papers
One-hour presentations featuring original research on the general theme of using technologies to enhance education. Roundtable and presentation formats, see schedule page for research paper sessions
Rock Star Sessions
Presented by CUE (ISTE affiliate), these exciting, hands-on lessons end with a finished product. (Add’l fee required).
Roundtable (Research Paper)
Research paper sessions where multiple papers (7) are presented concurrently in an informal table discussion format in the same room
SDCC—San Diego Convention Center
The SDCC is home to the ISTE 2012 conference
Shred Sessions
Presented by CUE (ISTE affiliate), these are short, two-minute “test drives” of upcoming sessions, designed to entice you to attend (included in conference registration fee).
SIGs–Special Interest Groups
ISTE's SIGs offer year round professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities and are free for members to join. ISTE currently has 21 SIGs; see what the SIGs are doing at ISTE 2012
Simulcast
A conference session or event that is broadcast live to various locations throughout the convention center, including the lounges
SocialEdCon (formerly EdubloggersCon)
A free "unconference" event on Saturday, on social media in education
Social Butterfly Lounge
A lounge where attendees can take crash courses in various social media, and interact with ISTE Connects staff
Special Focus Playgrounds
Single or multi-day events that provide educators with opportunities to "play" with interactive technologies for creativity and learning
Spotlight
Lecture or panel sessions featuring recognized leaders in ed tech
Student Showcase
Learning station sessions featuring students sharing their classroom projects and activities. Six student showcases at each timeslot; see schedule for times.
Treatup
Refreshments provided throughout the convention center for conference attendees. Look for the cupcake icon in the Daily Leader.
Virtual Workshops
Specific conference workshops that are streamed live to remote participants; requires pre-registration and fee payment
VOD–Video on Demand
Conference sessions or events that have been recorded for later viewing; look for the VOD icon in the conference program or online for a list of recorded sessions
Workshops
In-depth professional development on specific topics. Requires pre-registration and fee payment (not part of conference registration fee)
WIFI
Technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections
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ISTE 2012 Important Dates
October 3, 2011
Registration opens
October 5, 2011
Call for participation closes
November 2, 2011
Housing reservations open
February 15, 2012
Program online, add workshops and tours
March 31, 2012
Super Early-Bird registration deadline
April 11, 2012
Housing cancellation deadline, no fee
May 1, 2012
Early-Bird registration deadline
June 6, 2012
Online housing reservations close
June 8, 2012
Mail registrations close
June 18, 2012
Web/phone/fax registrations close
June 18, 2012
Deadline for cancellations (accepted in writing)
June 23–27, 2012
Onsite registration at San Diego Convention Center
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June 24–27, 2012 
