Facilitating @ ITSC @ 2010

Darren Hudgins ~ OETC, IP Coordinator : 

Darren Hudgins ~ OETC, IP Coordinator Get conference information @ itsc.oetc.org Feel free to contact me: darren@oetc.org ~ 503.625.0501 x23 ITSC 2010 Portland, Oregon February 14-16, 2010

Facilitating @ the Instructional Technology Strategies Conference : 

Before I plan, what should I expect? Facilitating @ the Instructional Technology Strategies Conference

Our Mission: : 

The purpose of the OETC Instructional Technology Strategies Conference (ITSC) is to provide a chance for participants to think, explore, and develop overall strategies that enhance student achievement through the effective use of technology. Our Mission:

EVERY workshop/session is required to have a strong focus on two components: : 

EVERY workshop/session is required to have a strong focus on two components: #1 Hands-on exploration #2 Effective PD strategies

Hands-on exploration : 

Hands-on exploration

Effective Professional Development Strategies : 

Effective Professional Development Strategies

Teach others/Immediate use = 90% : 

Teach others/Immediate use = 90% Lecture = 5% New Learning Retention Rates

Thank you for your commitment ! : 

Thank you for your commitment !

“I would like to see more hands on modeling of great technology. I spent a great deal of my time this year being lectured at. It's ironic that the conference is all about the great technology available to enhance student learning, and yet we spent a lot of time in sessions where we were told what was out ‘there’ and not directly exposed.” : 

“I would like to see more hands on modeling of great technology. I spent a great deal of my time this year being lectured at. It's ironic that the conference is all about the great technology available to enhance student learning, and yet we spent a lot of time in sessions where we were told what was out ‘there’ and not directly exposed.” “Getting a little bit of time for synthesizing at the workshop would help to solidify the content better. Giving me time to create something useful using the new technology would be nice, so that if I have questions while implementing, I can get answers and help right then and there while it is fresh.” Past Attendee Frustrations

“The sessions and events at ITSC go way beyond "Instructional Technologies Strategies". The conference is about education and how it can be done better. Probably the greatest aspect is that the presenters understand the "realities" of education from practical experience.” : 

“The sessions and events at ITSC go way beyond "Instructional Technologies Strategies". The conference is about education and how it can be done better. Probably the greatest aspect is that the presenters understand the "realities" of education from practical experience.” “Time to network and collaborate with others about the session topic. Bringing teams that share both common and yet different experiences and then being able take those ideas back to my district and put them into practice.” What do you value most about ITSC?

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“The hands on instruction, ideas, and creativity. Being able to talk with other teachers and network ideas. The events and classes are first class and while I struggled with one of them, they are amazing.” “I chose the areas that I wanted to learn about and was successful. I liked that it was hands on with our laptops. It wasn't all beginning level.” “I love that it's expected that we use laptops--it's really important that we are given hands-on ideas at this conference. It's an excellent set-up.”