Social Media has enhanced my conference experiences and learning. It seems pretty clear that would be the case. Before social media I attended lots of educational conferences and even some fun conventions (Star Trek and Comic). I attended as an individual, read the program after arrival and tried my best to make the most of it. I left with a bag of notes and a few contacts; but those connections tended to fade away as snail mail and later e-mail were the only means…
I am blessed to be the mom of two nerdfighter teens. The nerdfighter community celebrates curiosity, learning, creativity and compassion. It is primarily made up of teens, young adults and some older folks like me, a nerdfighter mom. Nerdfighters epitomize what I as a parent and educator want for my children and students: a love a learning and participation in a supportive community that encourages exploration of ones passions and sharing the joy of knowing and learning. Nerdfighters participate in…
Next week I will be attending the MassCUE/METAA Technology Symposium. While there I will hear Angela Maiers‘ morning keynote. I have heard Angela speak before and am always inspired and encouraged. In the afternoon I will hear Robert Evans for the first time. I will be facilitating a session during the day on creating digital texts, the focus on developing a strategy for making it happen. There are a wide variety of sesssion on offer and I look forward to the day….
We have all come across people who make decisions based on the belief they have a good understanding of the situation but who really do not have a clue. They just plow right on ahead. Some people, I think, are just honest souls who really believe they have a good understanding of the situation and are doing their best to do the right thing. You cannot know or foresee everything and mistakes do happen. Others I believe posses an ego…
Recent events in my life have required that I prioritize my time and resources. I actually should have done this a while back and simplified things but I have a hard time letting go of things that have added to my learning and linked me to so many great friends. For example SecondLife This morning I gave up my rental in SecondLife. I began my adventure in SL back in April 2007. It is through this platform I became connected…
I want to share the story of a remarkable young women who I had the pleasure to know back in my teaching days in Jordan. Luma Mufleh was full of optimism during her high school days. If memory serves correctly she was instrumental in a fund raising effort selling Peace in Our Times sweatshirts. Those were heady days as the Berlin wall fell, the Soviet Union transformed and an ambassador from Israel arrived in Jordan. The hope, optimism and compassion…
Liz Davis wrote a summary of her take away from EduCon, which I think reflects the elusive feeling I took away from the weekend. Before continuing please read her post. I left the following comment, which I continue below. Liz, I too have this odd, elusive feeling leaving EduCon. Seems more intense this year then in the past. I am not sure if it is frustration, annoyance, or what. I just know I leave unsettled. I have always thought that…