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Driving Tech Transformation: The School Leader's Pathway

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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 have solutions for school leaders. 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 

 

Jackie Patanio, Executive Director of of SPMP-EdTech 

As educational technology continues to transform the learning landscape, school leaders—principals and assistant principals—are at the forefront of driving this change. By modeling effective tech integration, strategically planning for sustainable growth, and fostering open communication, these leaders lay the groundwork for a culture of innovation and success within their schools. Emphasizing an evergreen approach, this route explores how school leaders can lead by example to set the stage for EdTech success, empowering educators and students alike through exploring hands-on tools, PD, creating spaces, curation, and more!

To guide your own assessment of these technologies, consider how each tool empowers school leaders to model effective technology use while supporting scalable, sustainable implementation that drives measurable student impact. Ask yourself: If this tool/company were a member of my admin team, would it bring coffee, fix the Wi-Fi, and remind me about walkthroughs, or just add another tab to my browser?

 

View Full Route Map

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

 

🚏 Stop 1

ViewSonic Corporation - Booth 1734

 

🚏 Stop 2

Wakelet - Booth 1548

 

🚏 Stop 3

Brainly, Inc. - Booth 1162

 

🚏 Stop 4

Carahsoft Technology Corp. - Booth 855

 

🚏 Stop 5

Colleague AI - Booth 122

 

🚏 Stop 6

Extron - Booth 1708

 

🚏 Stop 7

Boxlight - Booth 2918

 

🚏 Stop 8

Teq - Booth 3126

Padlet - Booth 3226

 

🚏 Stop 9

ScreenPal - Booth 3231

Edge-U Badges by Forward Edge - Booth 3330

 

🏁 Stop 10

Mote - Booth 3147

 

Return to Booth #2254 for Swag and Snacks!

 

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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