Comments on: Summer thoughts and reflections http://www.thethinkingstick.com/summer-thoughts-and-reflections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-thoughts-and-reflections Educator Consultant Author Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:34:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jeff Utecht http://www.thethinkingstick.com/summer-thoughts-and-reflections/#comment-3248 Jeff Utecht Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:39:54 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=693#comment-3248 Chad, That's what I got out of the conference as well. I just felt last year it was easier to make those contacts, have those conversations and make some connections that lead to real online learning for students this past year. I don't feel like I made those types of connections this year but we'll see what comes of it. Chad,

That’s what I got out of the conference as well. I just felt last year it was easier to make those contacts, have those conversations and make some connections that lead to real online learning for students this past year.

I don’t feel like I made those types of connections this year but we’ll see what comes of it.

]]> By: Chad Lehman http://www.thethinkingstick.com/summer-thoughts-and-reflections/#comment-3247 Chad Lehman Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:00:35 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=693#comment-3247 I think we all attend conferences for different reasons. As a first timer, I was hoping to have a good time, meet some of my online friends, and learn. I accomplished all three. Did I come back with specific projects to implement in the classroom like I have at other conferences? No, I didn't. What I came away with was a connection to people I didn't have before NECC - a connection that can lead to new projects with my students and new learning for me. A lot of people have compared last year and this year. I can't make that comparison. Perhaps many of the thoughts you and others have about what was better or worse compared to the previous year, I'll have next year if I attend, which I hope to do. I do wish my personal situation could allow me to pursue the international teaching experience you and Amanda are a part of. It sounds fascinating! However, it's not possible at this time in my life. I think we all attend conferences for different reasons. As a first timer, I was hoping to have a good time, meet some of my online friends, and learn. I accomplished all three. Did I come back with specific projects to implement in the classroom like I have at other conferences? No, I didn’t. What I came away with was a connection to people I didn’t have before NECC – a connection that can lead to new projects with my students and new learning for me.

A lot of people have compared last year and this year. I can’t make that comparison. Perhaps many of the thoughts you and others have about what was better or worse compared to the previous year, I’ll have next year if I attend, which I hope to do.

I do wish my personal situation could allow me to pursue the international teaching experience you and Amanda are a part of. It sounds fascinating! However, it’s not possible at this time in my life.

]]> By: Tom Turner http://www.thethinkingstick.com/summer-thoughts-and-reflections/#comment-3246 Tom Turner Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:29:33 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=693#comment-3246 Jeff... I have to say I had similar thoughts about the sessions and what I took out of this year's NECC. I found myself engaging in conversations more and more with the goal in mind to help the PD situation at my school. And the only way to do that was to talk to other tech coordinators, (and sit in on the k12online conference session on Wednesday) It was great to talk to you for the brief moments there were. Best of luck in your new gig. Jeff…

I have to say I had similar thoughts about the sessions and what I took out of this year’s NECC. I found myself engaging in conversations more and more with the goal in mind to help the PD situation at my school. And the only way to do that was to talk to other tech coordinators, (and sit in on the k12online conference session on Wednesday)

It was great to talk to you for the brief moments there were. Best of luck in your new gig.

]]> By: Mark Wagner http://www.thethinkingstick.com/summer-thoughts-and-reflections/#comment-3245 Mark Wagner Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:01:17 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=693#comment-3245 Jeff, you say: "I gained a lot from NECC on conference formats and trying to meet the needs of all learners." & "For my part I took away some valuble thoughts on conferences and creating spaces." If you feel like elaborating, that's a post I'd want to read. ;) -Mark PS. I felt much the same way and shared a few ideas in these posts: http://edtechlife.com/?cat=75 Jeff, you say:

“I gained a lot from NECC on conference formats and trying to meet the needs of all learners.”

&

“For my part I took away some valuble thoughts on conferences and creating spaces.”

If you feel like elaborating, that’s a post I’d want to read. ;)

-Mark

PS. I felt much the same way and shared a few ideas in these posts:
http://edtechlife.com/?cat=75

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