Why Conference?

I love learning. I used to love professional conference too – mostly because they were a great place to learn. But, last weekend, at our regional teacher’s conference (ETC), I made a realization, well two, realizations: 1. I get more relevant, interesting, and informative information via my PLN than I could hope to get at…

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K12Online LAN Party – Take 2!

After the success of our last K12Online LAN party, we have another one coming up this week! If you are in town, or even if you’re not, we would love to have you join us! Our teachers absolutely loved experiencing the power of global connections firsthand. As Diane said to me last week, as often…

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Mobilize This!

Another amazing conference begins next week (in addition to the K12 Online Conference, of course). From the wiki: MobilizeThis 2008 will be held on the 22nd – 24th October 2008 and is about getting connected, exploring and resolving challenges facing organisations as they seek practical means to realising social dividends with clients, creatively engaging in…

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Learning 2.008: A Conference of Conversations

I love conferences. I love spending day after day talking and thinking about learning with people who are as engaged and energized by the time to reflect as I am. I love sharing a common experience that can build momentum to re-think and re-evaluate our daily practice of teaching and learning when we get back…

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Get Ready for the K12 Online Conference!

I am so excited to be presenting at the K12Online Conference with Jen Wagner this year! For the last two years I have watched the amazing and inspiring presentations created for this conference and I still can’t quite believe that my voice will be among them this year… Just to whet your appetite, Jen and…

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