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Playgrounds are single or multi-day events that provide educators with opportunities to "play" with interactive technologies for creativity and learning.

21st-Century Media Center

Connect with other library media specialists and teachers to learn about the latest technologies to support information literacy development; professional networking options, such as our successful Second Life™ virtual learning community; recommended Web 2.0 tools to use with students; and electronic resources, including websites, e-books, and audiobooks. Hosted by ISTE's SIGMS. See the schedule of events.
Coordinator: Lisa Perez, Chicago Public Schools, Department of Libraries & Information Services, (IL)

Digital Arts Studio

Jump into an exciting play place of digital media! Create a claymation scene, compose a musical soundtrack, play with digital video, layout a webpage or dive into graphic design. With a variety of activities and resources to choose from, your inner child will be delighted. Hosted by ISTE's SIGAE, SIGDS, and SIGMT. See the schedule of events.
Coordinator: Savilla Banister, Bowling Green State University (OH)

Games & Simulations Arcade

Explore games and simulations for math, science, social studies, and more as well as tools for creating games and simulations.
Hosted by ISTE's SIGGS. Find out more.
Coordinator: Greg Jones, University of North Texas

Interactive Videoconferencing Playground

Come search for treasures to enrich your classroom! Join videoconference experts from around the country as they share their expertise in content and hardware to use with H.323 videoconferencing. Connect with zoos and museums that offer videoconference content to schools as well as an author and other experts! See the latest in HD technologies. If you are interested in globalizing your classroom, this is the playground for you! Come and learn from practitioners and walk away amazed. Hosted by ISTE's SIGIVC. Find out more.
Coordinator: Roxanne Glaser, Whirlidurb, LLC (TX)

Open Source Playground

Explore stations that feature Open Content and Open Source Software, including Linux, GIMP, OpenOffice, Mysql, Firefox, Moodle, and more.
Coordinator: Steve Hargadon, Elluminate/EdTechLive (CA)

Robotics Arena

Features Denver area K–12 students displaying, demonstrating, and involving you with their robots from USFIRST and 4-H robotics programs. We'll give away several Lego Mindstorms robots valued at more than $200 each. Come, enjoy, and learn! Sponsored by ISTE's SIGCT.
Coordinator: Joe Kmoch, Milwaukie Public Schools (WI)

Universal Design for Learning Playground

Do you have students in your class or school who struggle to achieve grade-level standards? Come visit this playground and experience how Universal Design for Learning strategies can foster access, engagement, and success! Playground visitors will receive tools and strategies that have been designed for struggling students but offer benefits to all learners. Hosted by ISTE's SETSIG.
See the schedule of events.
Coordinator: Debra Bauder, University of Louisville (KY)

Virtual Environments Playground

…where real people really work, learn, and play. Meet educators and students being "real" in Second Life™, Quest Atlantis, Reaction Grid, and others! Hosted by ISTE's SIGVE. See the schedule of events.
Coordinators: Lisa Linn, Temecula Valley Unified (CA), and Scott Merrick, University School of Nashville/Vanderbilt CSO (TN)

3D Kick Start Playground

Learn 3D content creation for the arts, engineering, architecture, or game design. You'll use industry standard software and get one-to-one instruction from experienced students.
Coordinator: Dan Cornell, Smokey Hill High School (CO) students