It's Almost Time

As I wait for the presentation time to arrive I find myself with the usual nerves and anxious stomach. I am prepared.   Fortunately, a presenters room was available and I was able to print out things that I needed.  Although I wonder if I'll be able to get those out and use them..  I have a great deal of resources available at my fingertips.  I even brought candy.  I checked the room in advance and discovered many large round tables.  The presentation room was full for the session I observed.  Every seat was filled including extras.  The doors to the room were closed because the session was full...  Hopefully, my session will be just as full.  However, I wonder, will the people at the table be able to hear me?

Earlier today, I observed the Google sessions with lines down the hall.  Not everyone would be getting into the session they wanted.  Do you think this is a sign?  Google is a leader in classroom resources.  I was surprised to look at their schedule and not find a session on Google Sites.  I am interested in why.  And I am glad that is one of my preferred workshop topics.  Seems to me that all of the Google Apps are popular sessions these days.

I took a quick glance into the Exhibitor's Hall.  Whew!  It is huge!  I think I'll need a strategy when I return.   I wonder what treasures I will find there?  Usually, the most useful tools and resources I have found come from other teachers and presenters.  Connections and collaboration with discussion and a chance to explore it provide the best rewards.

OK.  Well, with a half hour to go before my time.  I think I'll settle down and then settle in to my space.

Hello ISTE 2016! I am here!

Larissa Attends ISTE 2016

Just arrived at ISTE 2106 today.  Got to the Denver Convention Center first thing this morning, got my badge and began the experience.  Quite few months ago I applied to present my research on Enhancing Technology Use within a Technology Community of Practice completed while obtaining my MA in Learning Technologies from Pepperdine University in 2015.  I was accepted as a presenter and will be sharing my research tomorrow, Monday,  at 12:45.


I have never been to an ISTE conference.  I have been presenting at several conferences recently, SDCUE 2015, CLMS Tech Fair 2016, and Edtec2u in Escondido, CA.  But I have not presented my research paper.  Previously I presented on Creating Google Sites for the Classroom and Using Google Forms in the Classroom.  After the extensive literature review I conducted for my Action Research and the time invested in creating a Technology Community of Practice at my school (Tech Munch!), I am ready to share.  I just hope I have the right things at my table to enhance and engage those in attendance.  I checked and there are people who are planning to attend my session - at least 6!  Hooray!  I look forward to the experience.  I am wondering?  What will the sound be like? There are many other tables in the room.  Hope the environment is conducive to a good discussion.