ISTE 2011 > Program > Playgrounds

program      special focus playgrounds

Playgrounds are single or multi-day events that provide educators with opportunities to "play" with interactive technologies for creativity and learning.

21st-Century Media Center

Connect with school librarians and teachers while learning about innovative technologies and resources that support student development of information literacy skills. Hosted by ISTE's SIGMS. For more information, visit http://sigms.iste.wikispaces.net/playground2011
Coordinator: Maureen Sanders-Brunner, Association of Indiana School Library Educators (IN)

Children’s Engineering Playground

Explore the hands-on digital fabrication process that links engineering principles to content objectives in an engaging way. Empower students to collaborate, invent, and fabricate simple machines, pop-ups, and 3D products. Hosted by ISTE’s SIGTE. For more information, visit http://www.maketolearn.org
Coordinator: Mike Charles, Pacific University (OR)

Digital Arts Studio

Dive into the digital arts! Jam in an iBand, paint with digital tools, create a clayanimation, or explore green screen. Hosted by ISTE's SIGAE, SIGDS, and SIGMT. For more information, visit http://www.iste2011.org/group/das
Coordinator: Savilla Banister, Bowling Green State University (OH)

Games & Simulations Arcade

Explore games and simulations for math, science, social studies, and more as well as tools for creating games and simulations. Hosted by ISTE's SIGGS. For more information, visit http://gstl.iste.wikispaces.net/ISTE+2011
Coordinator: Shanna Falgoust, ESC-20 (TX)

Interactive Videoconferencing Playground

Come share our passion for H.323 interactive video conferencing in a hands-on, supportive environment. Hosted by ISTE's SIGIVC. For more information, visit http://ivcplayground.wikispaces.com
Coordinator: Roxanne Glaser, Whirlidurb, LLC (TX)

Programming & Robotics Playground

Features students creating games for learning using Scratch and USFIRST teams from the Philadelphia area demonstrating robotics. Come, enjoy, and learn about these creative student activities! Sponsored by ISTE's SIGCT. For more information, visit http://sigct.iste.wikispaces.net/home
Coordinator: Stephen Rainwater, The University of Texas at Tyler

Virtual Environments Playground

Where real people really work, learn, and play. This area will highlight various virtual environment projects, platforms, and ideas for educators looking to push the boundaries of educational technology exploration. Hosted by ISTE’s SIGVE. For more information, visit http://sigve.iste.wikispaces.net and http://tinyurl.com/iste11vepg
Coordinator: Scott Merrick, Metro Nashville Public Schools (TN) and Andrew Wheelock, Erie 1 Boces/ WNYRIC (NY)

Universal Design for Learning Playground

Come experience Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in action! Find a resources for UDL and see model lessons that demonstrate the principles of UDL. Hosted by ISTE’s SETSIG. For more information, visit http://setsig.iste.wikispaces.net/SETSIG+UDL+Playground+2011
Coordinator: Brian Wojcik, Illinois State University