I. Introduction (digital resources available ahead of the conference)
A. Overview of emerging tech tools attendees will experience through hands-on demos and play
B. Explanation of rotation schedule and session structure
II. Small Group Tool Demos (two 60 minutes sessions total)
A. Attendees will rotate freely different demos and presentations led by expert school librarians/teacher librarians
III. Open Play
A. Participants freely explore tools and tinker through informal, self-guided play
B. School library tech experts circulate to answer questions and assist as needed
C. Collaboration encouraged to brainstorm integration ideas
IV. Discussion & Reflection (through digital resources after the conference)
A. Attendees can discuss key takeaways and applications for their libraries and plan future collaborations
B. Share out their favorite highlights with all attendees
V. Closing Remarks & Feedback (through digital resources after the conference)
A. Feedback forms collected
Ultimately, these outcome specifics will depend on the individual presenters that are chosen for the playground, but these are some possibilities based on our successes from previous ISTE conferences:
Discover new-to-you education technologies and their potential applications for school libraries and other content areas through hands-on demos
Learn how emerging tech tools can support subject area and literacy instruction, engage diverse learners, and empower students as creators
Gain strategies and ideas for integrating tools like VR, 3D printing, coding, robotics, and digital media creation into curriculum and lessons
Receive sample lesson plans and activity ideas that align tools with learning objectives across subject areas
Build connections with edtech experts and fellow school librarians to continue collaboration around future tech integration
Gain confidence and passion for bringing cutting-edge tools into school libraries to prepare students with future-ready skills through PLAY!!!
Leave re-energized and inspired to take action on integrating multiple new tech ideas upon returning to their school
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