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Expo Exploration: Uncovering Hidden Gems

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Welcome to a Trailblazer Route!

View Route Map (PDF)

 

How This Works

Blaze a trail through the Solutions Hub Expo at the co-located ISTELive 25 and ASCD Annual 25 conference! This guided journey will take you to selected innovative exhibitors that are considered "hidden gems." Here's how to participate:

     1. Start at the Trailblazer Area (Booth #2254) where our team will welcome you.

     2. Visit the Trailhead counters to pick up a physical map of this route -- or create your own.

     3. Collect engaging questions at the Trailhead to guide your vendor conversations.

     4. Speak with at least two vendors on your route using at least 2 of the questions provided.

     5. Return to Booth #2254 to share what you learned.

     6. Spin the prize wheel to win a premium insulated tumbler or other exciting swag.

 

Meet Your Guide 

 

Paula R Don, Educational Consultant

In my multiple roles in a large, diverse district, I am always on the lookout for new and innovative tools that will engage students in exciting ways. Many small providers offer tools that have been designed with a unique focus and design. To guide your own assessment of these technologies, consider how the tool might engage each student in your class to build confidence in critical thinking and problem solving. Follow this treasure map to uncover these hidden gems. Don't miss out!

 

View Full Route Map

Booth numbers occasionally change. For the most current booth locations, browse the interactive expo map.

 

🚏 Stop 1

Merge - Booth 1648

 

🚏 Stop 2

PBLWorks - Booth 1160

 

🚏 Stop 3

BirdBrain Technologies  - Booth 618

 

🚏 Stop 4

Chibitronics Inc. - Booth 608

 

🚏 Stop 5

BookBreak - Booth 808

PhET Interactive Simulations - Booth 906

 

🚏 Stop 6

Girls Who Code - Booth 1119

 

🚏 Stop 7

Intelino - Booth 2432

 

🚏 Stop 8

Kialo Edu - Booth 3229

Pearltrees - Booth 3329

 

🚏 Stop 9

Qubits Learning - Booth 3343

 

🏁 Stop 10

Clixo by Toyish Labs - Booth 2842

 

Return to Booth #2254 for Swag and Snacks!

 

Other Conference Highlights

The following organizations are hosting sessions and are recommended by your route curator:

  • MERGE is offering multiple sessions in the use of their product.
  • Brown Dog Gadgets is offering a connected session.
  • PBL Works is offering a connected session.

 

These routes are created by ISTE+ASCD educators. ISTE+ASCD does not select or endorse any organizations or products on the Solutions Expo floor. 

 

Solutions Hub Expo Route

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