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Education Conference Tracker

Hitchhikr: http://www.hitchhikr.com

A site that tracks all the major conferences in the education and technology arena.

Education Conference Networking

Attendr: http://attendr.com

A site that use google maps mashup to connect and network attendees

The International Technology Society for Education has recently released the the National Education Technology Standards (NETS):

“The technology foundation standards for students are divided into six broad categories. Standards within each category are to be introduced, reinforced, and mastered by students. These categories provide a framework for linking performance indicators within the Profiles for Technology Literate Students to the standards. Teachers can use these standards and profiles as guidelines for planning technology-based activities in which students achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills.”

Technology Foundation Standards for Students

1. Basic operations and concepts
   • Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
   • Students are proficient in the use of technology.
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
   • Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
   • Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
   • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
3. Technology productivity tools
   • Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
   • Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
4. Technology communications tools
   • Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
   • Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
5. Technology research tools
   • Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
   • Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
   • Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
   • Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
   • Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solvings problems in the real world.

I have found these standards helpful when planning technology integration in my class. They help me stay focused on what is the goal and purpose of the technology.

ITSE is the biggest education and technology association.  I wish I had found this earlier.

“Providing leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in education.”

“The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.

ISTE® is the registered trademark of International Society for Technology in Education.”

From their site  http://www.iste.org

Here is a short video presentation on internet safety

http://k12online.wm.edu/safetywebtitle.mov 

Link: http://k12onlineconference.org/

This international conference is free and virtual! The conference is mostly asyncronous (not happening in realtime) so you don’t have to attend the presentations at certain times. Most have a download link that you can use to watch on your time and join in on the discussion. To see this year’s schedule of presentations click here if the presentation was already given their will be a link to the Keynote where you can read about the presentation and download the videos.  You can also view last year’s conference presentations here.

“This is a conference by educators for educators around the world interested in integrating emerging technologies into classroom practice. A goal of the conference is to help educators make sense of and meet the needs of a continually changing learning landscape.” http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=84

This is my first year virtually attending the K12 Online Conference. I am excited about actively engaging and networking with some of the great minds of the big edubloggers.

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