I thought this week went really well, although this was my first time attending one. I enjoyed the new information and the company. Thanks a bunch and hope to see everyone again next year!!
Overall, it was a great two days. The networking part with other teachers from around the state was one of the best parts. The Literacy track sessions that I attended were also excellent. David Warlick had many good ideas and brought me up to date on how today's kids see technology. The Friday session on Information Literacy by Sylvia Norton and other school librarians was very practical for the importance of showing kids the research process and citing of sources in a "cut and paste" world. The Maine Maritime facilities were first rate and it was an excellent conference. The boat ride was an unexpected pleasure. Next time perhaps some of the sessions could be repeated as sometimes there was more than one I wanted to go to. The Inspriration Station was a good idea and I learned some new things. I wish that there were paper handouts at some of the presentations. These are easier to look back at than websites which may not be there a few months down the road.
For me, this was an excellent institute. I was able to learn and speak with leaders in the field of "the new literacies," which added real value to the studies I have been doing on this. It was also great to get away from work for a couple of days to pursue the goals of the work without its distractions. I already knew about DIGG and De.lic.ious (whatever,) but I learned much more by having some quality time with Dave Warlick on a "tour" of these and other new things that keep coming at us. I don't know how you did this for the price (it was definitely a factor) but it was the best event for the money... ever.
I thought this week went really well, although this was my first time attending one. I enjoyed the new information and the company. Thanks a bunch and hope to see everyone again next year!!
ReplyDeleteTheresa Cyr
Madawaska
Thanks to everyone especially the presenters for the wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteSalute to TerryLynn for promoting and designing Inspiration Station. We'll post the ideas shortly.
And special thanks to "Linkman" Burke for the managing our blog!
Bob McIntire
Overall, it was a great two days. The networking part with other teachers from around the state was one of the best parts. The Literacy track sessions that I attended were also excellent. David Warlick had many good ideas and brought me up to date on how today's kids see technology. The Friday session on Information Literacy by Sylvia Norton and other school librarians was very practical for the importance of showing kids the research process and citing of sources in a "cut and paste" world.
ReplyDeleteThe Maine Maritime facilities were first rate and it was an excellent conference. The boat ride was an unexpected pleasure.
Next time perhaps some of the sessions could be repeated as sometimes there was more than one I wanted to go to. The Inspriration Station was a good idea and I learned some new things. I wish that there were paper handouts at some of the presentations. These are easier to look back at than websites which may not be there a few months down the road.
For me, this was an excellent institute. I was able to learn and speak with leaders in the field of "the new literacies," which added real value to the studies I have been doing on this.
ReplyDeleteIt was also great to get away from work for a couple of days to pursue the goals of the work without its distractions. I already knew about DIGG and De.lic.ious (whatever,) but I learned much more by having some quality time with Dave Warlick on a "tour" of these and other new things that keep coming at us.
I don't know how you did this for the price (it was definitely a factor) but it was the best event for the money... ever.