3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Trip to ISTE Philly

Teachers and school administrators appreciate the value of a game plan more than most. If you’re heading to Philadelphia next week for the 2019 ISTE conference, these tips will give you a head start on using your limited time wisely.

1. Know the Lay of the Land (and Build Your Itinerary!)

Connecting over 300 companies and developers in edtech, ISTE is the perfect place to visualize what technology can do for your learning community. But with so many exhibitors present, getting lost in the middle of the exhibit hall without a plan could really dampen your experience. 

With 20+ hours to navigate the exhibit hall, you’ll have plenty of time to make several key connections that could benefit your school in the long run. If you have any interest in saving time while lesson planning, intervening in student achievement in a timely manner, and making data-informed decisions about curriculum—Kiddom should definitely be one of them!

2. Grow Your Network at ISTE Philly’s Social Events

Learning the latest and the greatest educational methods and technology is important — but what is process without people?

Make the most of your time by attending social events and actually building connections with other educators who are tackling the same problems as you. There is no greater resource than human experience! 

You can find a list of all social sessions here. Even Kiddom is hosting an event!

More about the ISTE Kiddom Happy Hour

Tuesday, June 25 from 5:45-7:15 PM. Kiddom is hosting a formal ISTE-sponsored Happy Hour in the convention hall. There will be drinks, food, giveaways, mingling, and a Kiddom presentation! Invite only.

3. Enjoy the Local Eats and Sights of Philly!

You’re not confined to the conference halls, you know! Make the most of your trip by exploring some of the local eats and sights while you’re in town. Below we’ve rounded up Philly recommendations from some of the Kiddom folks who will be attending. Try them out and come swing by our booth afterwards to discuss!

“I highly recommend you visit the Mütter Museum while you’re in Philly.”
-Abbas

“Top 4 Philly must-sees: Reading Terminal Market, The Rocky Statue, The Thinker (original), and The Gates of Hell.”
-Aditya

“Philly Magic Gardens — really love this place. Highly recommended.”
-Heather

“Cuba Libre is an amazing restaurant. Also recommend Elfreth’s Alley, a National Historic Landmark dating back to 1702.”
-Melissa

At a typical Kiddom school, hands are in the air, there’s a buzz in the room, and teachers and students are energized. Kiddom was designed to help improve teacher retention and increase student performance and graduation rates.

For the first time, the most important parts of teaching and learning are connected and simplified in Kiddom. Curriculum lives in one place and is easily measured and refined, instruction is personalized to meet the needs of each student, and data serves as a powerful system of support for every member of the learning community to keep students on track.