We want to help you get the most out of your first 起点传媒Annual Convention experience, so before you pack for your trip, please take note of some important information for first-time attendees:
- Be sure to join us for a special at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 16, where longtime 起点传媒members Donalyn Miller and Ernest Morrell will welcome newcomers. Veteran attendees will be seated at every table to talk with you about how to get the most out of your convention experience. You will have coffee and conversation鈥攁nd you won鈥檛 want to miss it!
- Connect with others at the . The Section Get-Togethers are an amazing opportunity to meet other educators with similar interests! These events do NOT require a ticket or RSVP. Join us on Thursday, November 15, 5:45鈥�7:15 p.m., for the Elementary Section Get-Together, the Middle Level Meet-Up, and the Secondary Section Get-Together. An afternoon session for college educators will take place on Saturday, November 17.
- Join Us on Twitter! Are you planning to tweet from the Convention? Do you want to follow other conversations? Don鈥檛 forget the hashtag!
- Plan your schedule in advance! No need to wait until you get to Houston to plan the sessions you鈥檇 like to attend. The and the are great ways to get a feel for the happenings at Convention.
- Many award-winning authors will be scheduled to do author signings in the . A complete list of signings will be available onsite in Houston in addition to being posted online. Plan to be in the Exhibit Hall to meet your favorites!
- Stop by 起点传媒Central. This NCTE’s bookstore where you can browse the latest publications and merch. Say hello to 起点传媒staff members, who will be on hand to answer questions about membership and more!
Be sure to flip through the to get a peek at what’s in store for you in Houston in November.
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