ISTE 2019 Guide

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If you're anything like our beloved Peary, you're already gathering your Philadelphia gear and making plans for ISTE 2019. The biggest edtech conference of the year promises to be jam-packed with incredible speakers, informative sessions, and some of the most innovative educators and companies in the world. Our team is here to help you plan with the Pear Deck Guide to ISTE. Check back over the next few weeks; we'll be adding sessions and special announcements right up to the event!

Find us in the expo hall at Booth #906

Look for special promotions from @PearDeck! We'll be tweeting with #ISTE19 and #sharethepear!

Featured Speakers 🎤

Make sure to plan your sessions ahead of time. Looking to learn more about Pear Deck or to take your peardagogy to the next level? These sessions are on our can't miss ISTE schedule! And keep an eye out for the Pear Deck team outside of Booth #906.

Saturday, june 22

Let's Talk #DigCit, But First Let Me Take a #Selfie!
Richard Bray & Barb Tasber
12:30–3:30 pm
201A

Sunday, june 23

Beyond the Slideshow: Unleashing Student Creativity With Google Slides
Eric Curts
12:30–2:00 pm
Marriott Franklin 5-6-7

Express Yourself! Getting Googley with Apps, Extensions, and More! (People’s Choice Winner)
Dr. Tom Tufaro & Pat Smyers
1:00–2:00 pm
113BC

Supporting Collaborative Classrooms with Microsoft Teams (Independent Software Developers Session)
Dan Sweeney, Pear Deck VP of Product
1:30–2:15 pm
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Salon K Level 5

Taking it to the Top: From AppCentric Lessons to True Cognitive Engagement
Jessica Herring & Dr. Michael Mills
1:00–2:30 pm
Marriott Franklin 3-4

monday, JUNE 24

Introducing Pear Deck for Microsoft
Pear Deck Team
9:30 am–5:30 pm
Microsoft Booth #2900

The Perfect Pear: Pear Deck Add-On for Google Slides
Adam Lindstrom
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Google Booth #2200

EduProtocol Book Signing and Lesson Preview! 📗
Marlena Hebern & Jon Corippo
11:00 am–11:30 am
Pear Deck Booth #906

Stranger Google! Crazy Tools from the Upside Down
Kasey Bell
12:00–1:00 pm
Terrace Ballroom II/III

Engaging Students in the 4Cs With Pear Deck
Steve Wick
12:00–12:30 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Google for Education Premier Partner Spotlight (Invitation Only)
Danielle Stebel, Pear Deck Director of Marketing
12:30–1:30 pm
Loews Philadelphia Hotel PSFS Room - 33rd floor

Give Every Student a Voice with the Free Pear Deck Add-on for Google Slides
Eric Curts
1:00–1:30 pm
EdTech Team Teaching Theater Booth #1722

Pear Deck 101
Christine Borst
1:00–1:30 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Engaging Students the First Day of School
Rayna Freedman
2:00–4:00 pm
Posters: Level 4, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 45

Pear Deck 101
Kris Armijo
2:00–2:30 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Free Image Tools and Resources for Pear Deck with Google Slides
Eric Curts
3:00 pm–3:30 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Tuesday, JUNE 25

Introducing Pear Deck for Microsoft
Pear Deck Team
9:30 am–5:00 pm
Microsoft Booth #2900

Social-Emotional Learning
Newsela Team
9:30 am–10:00 am; 10:30–11:00 am; 11:30–12:00 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

The Perfect Pear: Pear Deck Add-On for Google Slides
Kate Moore
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Google Booth #2200

ISTE - Microsoft Solution Showcase: Give All Students a Voice
Stacey Roshan
10:30–11:15 am
Salon K @ Marriott, Downtown Philadelphia

Rockin' the Innovative Technology Tools That Support the Inclusive Classroom!
Dr. Peña Bedesem, Dr. Jennifer Courduff, Dr. Dennis McElroy, Dr. Mia Kim Williams
10:15—11:15 am
117

Constructing the Culturally Responsive Citizen: Moving Beyond #DigCit (People’s Choice Winner)
Desiree Alexander, Carla Jefferson, Brian Smith, Knikole Taylor
10:45–11:45 am
122A

Introduction to Pear Deck
Dave Frayser
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Clever Booth #2838

Tech with Heart Book Signing and Giveaway! 📗
Stacey Roshan
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Empowering Every Student, Every Day
Stacey Roshan
12:00 pm–12:30 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

App Smash With Teams: Maximizing Your EdTech Tools Inside Teams
Justin Chando & Riley Eynon-Lynch, Pear Deck CEO
12:00 pm–12:50 pm
203A

Pear Deck 101
Brian & Jen Cauthers
12:30–1:00 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Pear Deck 101
Becky Shorey
1:00–1:30 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Unpacking the Swiss Army Knife of G Suite: Google Slides
Kasey Bell
1:45–2:45 pm
Terrace Ballroom IV: Level 4

Ditch that Homework Book Signing and Giveaway! 📗
Matt Miller
2:30 pm–3:00 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Powerful Learning Moments for Every Student, Every Day: Pear Deck
Dave Frayser
3:30 pm–4:00 pm
EdTech Team Booth #1722

Shake Up Learning Book Signing and Giveaway! 📗
Kasey Bell
3:30 pm–4:00 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Pear Deck 101
Amy Rudd
4:00–4:30 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Pear Deck 101
Jena Cooper
4:30–5:00 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906

Goodbye Notebooks! Exploring a Digital, Inquiry-Based Mathematics Classroom
Jill Broderick
4:00–6:00 pm
Posters: Level 4, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 19

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Introducing Pear Deck for Microsoft
Pear Deck Team
9:30 am–2:30 pm
Microsoft Booth #2900

Glitter Gals Guest Demo
Tonja Parkin & Cassandra Gartung
9:30 am–10:00 am
Pear Deck Booth #906

Using Pear Deck for Student-Centered Learning
Matt Miller
10:15 am–11:00 am
Pear Deck Booth #906

Google Tech Cafe
Cassandra Gartung, Tonja Parkin
11:00–1:00 pm
Posters: Level 4, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 46

The Perfect Pear: Pear Deck Add-On for Google Slides
Nick Park
12:30 pm–2:30 pm
Google Booth #2200

Pear Deck 101
Mike Mohammad
12:30–1:00 pm
Pear Deck Booth #906