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Free FETC Virtual Conference

September 21, 2010Kelly Tenkely3 Comments3736 views

What it is: On October 7, 2010, FETC is offering a FREE virtual conference for educators. The virtual conference will feature new presentations that originated at the FETC live event, with a focus on the latest educational tools, technologies, and services in learning. Educational experts will be passing on inspiration sharing best practices and successes. A virtual exhibit hall will put you in touch with exhibitors and let you learn about the newest in hardware, software and solutions, there will even be some free downloads and content. In the virtual networking lounge you can chat and interact with other educators from around the world. The Keynote presentation for the virtual conference is titled Mobile Learning: The Game Changer for k-12 it will be hosted by Elliott Soloway and Cathleen Norris. I saw these two present a similarly titled session at ISTE 10 and if it is anything similar, it is definitely worth catching (click here to view my notes from their ISTE 10 session)!

How to integrate FETC Virtual Conference into your curriculum: Okay, so maybe you won’t be integrating the conference itself into your curriculum, but this virtual conference is sure to offer plenty of great ideas, inspiration, and a shot of enthusiasm that will carry into your classroom. If you teach older students, you might let them sit and listen to the keynote session. I know my students were always fascinated to find out that educators talk about innovative ideas for learning. They assume that every teacher wants to teach in the current system. Most are pleasantly surprised and encouraged to find out the contrary.

Tips: Register for this Free Virtual conference today by clicking here. Hope to see you all there!

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Virtual FETC ’09

August 23, 2009Kelly TenkelyLeave a Comment1900 views

What it is: It’s that time again, FETC is on its way! If you aren’t able to make it to the conference, you can still attend the conference virtually. Best of all this online educational event is 100% free! The conference is coming to you live Thursday, October 22, 2009. Attend informative virtual sessions from the conference, visit the Virtual Expo Hall and chat with live exhibitors, and preview and evaluate the latest hardware and software available today. Attend this online event to enjoy: “a dynamic exchange of best practices and tips for success, expert speakers sharing their views in an effective, interactive way, a virtual networking lounge to reconnect with colleagues and make new contacts, real-time access to other participants through instant messaging, technology product and service demonstration in the vitural exhibit hall, free content downloads and presentations to go, and much more!” You can attend as many sessions as you like when it is convenient for you. This means no travel expenses, no lines, no scheduling substitutes, no getting funding approved, no emptying your own pockets!

How to integrate Virtual FETC ’09 into the classroom: While you can’t integrate this conference into your classroom, the virtual conference will provide you access to great speakers who will inspire you with best practices and tips for success. You will come away from this conference with some great new ideas to implement in your classroom.

Tips: What are you waiting for? Sign up for the FETC ’09 Virtual conference today! See you all there 🙂

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FETC Virtual Conference ’09

January 13, 2009Kelly Tenkely4 Comments7685 views

What it is: Save the date! FETC is having a free virtual conference on April 23, 2009. The virtual conference is ideal for k-12 educators and technology staff exploring the most important issues related to 21st century skills. Topics will include career and technical education, the Obama administration’s global workforce development agenda, and digital teaching methods and tools. You will learn about the latest in 21st century skills from engaging speakers. FETC Virtual Conference is offering a virtual networking lounge to expand your network of k-12 educators and technology experts, access to other participants through instant messaging, and free content downloads and presentation to go. You will also be able to virtually attend technology product and service demonstrations and Q&A sessions with technology experts! This is a completely FREE event, you can go as a staff!

How to integrate FETC Virtual Conference ’09 into the classroom: FETC is one of the leading technology conferences in the country. With budget cuts this year, you may not have the option to attend the full FETC conference. This free virtual conference is an outstanding opportunity, be sure to take advantage of it! You will learn from some of the best educators and are sure to get practical technology integration tips, tools, and ideas. See you there!

Tips: Register today at http://virtual.fetc.org.

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