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#ISTE Keynote Fail « Ideas and Thoughts

ISTE Keynote Fail « Ideas and Thoughts

ISTE Keynote Fail

Cross Posted at Tech & Learning

ISTE 2011 has just completed and once again it people leave with a variety of experiences. I don't know the official number but over the past few years it remains one of the largest educational conferences in the world. A conference, that like many others has evolved over the years and organizers seek each year to improve and increase value for all.

The intent is to offer enough variety and content that everyone can have a great learning event customized just for them. There are sessions, workshops, student showcases, social gatherings, exhibit halls, and more than enough choice for people to find meet their needs and interests. It is very unlikely than any 2 people would leave the event having seen the same things.

The only real unifying events are the keynotes. These represent a singular experience for attendees that insure