SMILE FActor S3E38: ISTE Reflections

Everyone leaves ISTE inspired, energized, and filled with new ideas. But what happens after the conference ends? In this episode of The SMILE Factor, we reflect on our biggest takeaways from ISTE 2026 and explore how educators can turn inspiration into meaningful action. We discuss the moments that challenged our thinking, the conversations that mattered most, and practical ways to avoid letting great ideas fade once the school year begins. Because the true impact of any conference is measured not by what happens in the convention center, but by what happens back in our classrooms, schools, and communities.