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This week, we've been keeping a close eye on the latest from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2011 Conference. Each year, over 100,000 dedicated educators converge to share knowledge, showcase innovation, and compare notes on using technology to improve classrooms worldwide.

Education Week's Katie Ash has a great rundown of the opening keynote speech, which was preceded by a "synchronized dance by robots and a breakdance by real, live humans" - wish we could have seen that!

Although ISTE boasts hundreds of breakout sessions, we'll be on the lookout for recaps of these three in particular, which delve into online learning, computer science for kids, and creative storytelling - all topics near and dear to us at GameSpark!

Creating Comics in the Classroom: It's No Laughing Matter Move over Superman! Learn how creating content-centered comics incorporating archival images can engage and empower your students as writers in the social studies classroom.

Game Maker: A Better Way to Teach Computer Programming Learn how to get average students excited about computer programming with Game Maker.

From Traditional to Virtual Schooling: A Step-by-Step Approach! Explore professional development, Web 2.0 tools, accountability measures, e-platforms, freeware, language-learning tools, deadlines and federal guidelines that will ensure initiatives for virtual schooling.