Program highlights

Experience Philadelphia

After the Sunday Mainstage Session, join us for a special evening of local culinary delights at one of America’s largest and oldest public markets located inside a National Historic Landmark building.

Reading Terminal Market
Get a taste of Philly at the Reading Terminal Market after the Sunday Mainstage Session. Sunday, June 23 7:15–8:45 p.m. Fee: Includes food $10 preregistration $15 onsite registration

Step outside of the convention center and into the vibrant city of Philadelphia with these ISTE19 sessions on Sunday, June 23. Pre-registration required.

Barnes Foundation
Learn about the correlation between Dr. Albert Barnes’ one-of-a-kind art collections and pedagogy, through the Art, Innovation, and Education presentation at the Barnes Foundation, which aims to promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture. Sunday, June 23 9:30–11:30 am Fee: $20
The Franklin Institute
Attend Understanding the Brain: Becoming a Learning Scientist at The Franklin Institute before exploring their hands-on museum exhibits. Sunday, June 23 1:00–3:00 pm Fee: $10
Mural Art Philadelphia
Experience firsthand how art ignites change by exploring the world’s largest outdoor art gallery via the Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour presented by Mural Arts Philadelphia. Sunday, June 23 1:00–3:00 pm Fee: $16
National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center invites you to enjoy dynamic activities with an emphasis on the impact of technology on constitutional understandings at The U.S. Constitution, Past and Present event. Sunday, June 23 9:00 am–12:00 pm Fee: $10
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Embark on a morning or afternoon field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art where you will learn how to support arts education across your curriculum followed by an opportunity to stroll the galleries. Sunday, June 23 10:00–12:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm Fee: $12
String Theory School
Bring Real World Learning with Technology to Every Student by participating in a set of innovative experiential workshops brought to you by String Theory School and BSD Education. Sunday, June 23 11:45 am–4:30 pm No additional fee for ISTE19 registrants.

Esports and education in action!

You've heard about esports, now see it in action. Come visit a local esports arena, Localhost, to play and watch a diverse collection of esports games on Monday, June 24 from 6-8:30 p.m. Students and faculty from local Philadelphia schools will be on site to discuss their experiences with esports in the classroom and to coach you!

ISTE Certification for Educators

Get started on the road to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator with this two-day in-person training Saturday, June 22 - Sunday, June 23.

ISTE Certification is a competency-based, vendor-neutral teacher certification based on the ISTE Standards for Educators. It recognizes educators who use edtech for learning in meaningful and transformative ways.

Authorized Providers for ISTE Certification will lead the training workshops near the Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 22 & 23 from 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

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Sample schedules guide the way

We’ve created sample schedules to help you navigate the ISTE19 program.