Okay ISTE world. I'm a very tired girl tonight. I spent most of the day in the Exhibitors Hall. But I promise I will blog out my notes soon... if anyone cares.
But this evening we had a blast with Young Educator Network colleagues. Thanks for throwing a great party.
Then we moved onto the Edtech Karaoke tonight. Another great time. Loved singing along (quietly under the Pub's noisy din) from the comfort of the great table that Dawn found us.
Okay off to hang out with the girls for the night. Hope everyone is enjoying their evening.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
ISTE11 Day One Recap
Well today officially began the ISTE2011 conference. Guess it was the sense of excitement. We woke earlier than expected. Got dressed faster than expected. Had a lovely walk to the conference center (when you know where you are going it is amazing how much faster you get there...)
So we had time to organize our thoughts and schedules before things got under way. The official kickoff began with an interesting accapella group, Broad Street Line. An inspiring video was played, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqDigEggJkw.
Several ISTE awards were presented and distinguished educators were honored. NYDEN friends were among those honored. Adam Bellow received the Outstanding Young Educator Network Award. Both Adam and Peggy Sheehy addressed the assembled educators. Peggy suggested perhaps the unconventional has now become the conventional (love that) and that perhaps education needs an overhaul from within the system. During one of the slides that flashed we recognized the NYDENLC's own Lisa Parisi and Christine Southard.
Amazingly the Kickoff was archived so we can revisit it and review later. You can view the video on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moUDZfpK_Go posted by Istevideos.
I learned about some new resources to explore when I return. These include Alice.org, Jason Project (remember this from the past but need to revisit), Storify.com, and Istelearning.org, and an application called Doodle. I can't wait to experiment.
Recently, back at school, I received some hits on my Where's George? Project (http://wheresgeorge.com). I can't wait to share this information next year with our students and continue plotting our monetary adventures. Think I may need to put a few into circulation here in Philadelphia and see what happens over the summer. Naturally, while touring the Liberty Bell I had to ask to have this photograph taken for use in September with our students.
We spent the afternoon connecting, reflecting, and exploring in Philadelphia. After much deliberation on a location for dinner we located an adorable French Cheese-shop/restaurant. Loved this place! What a perfect ending to a great day! ;)
So we had time to organize our thoughts and schedules before things got under way. The official kickoff began with an interesting accapella group, Broad Street Line. An inspiring video was played, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqDigEggJkw.
Several ISTE awards were presented and distinguished educators were honored. NYDEN friends were among those honored. Adam Bellow received the Outstanding Young Educator Network Award. Both Adam and Peggy Sheehy addressed the assembled educators. Peggy suggested perhaps the unconventional has now become the conventional (love that) and that perhaps education needs an overhaul from within the system. During one of the slides that flashed we recognized the NYDENLC's own Lisa Parisi and Christine Southard.
Amazingly the Kickoff was archived so we can revisit it and review later. You can view the video on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moUDZfpK_Go posted by Istevideos.
I learned about some new resources to explore when I return. These include Alice.org, Jason Project (remember this from the past but need to revisit), Storify.com, and Istelearning.org, and an application called Doodle. I can't wait to experiment.
Recently, back at school, I received some hits on my Where's George? Project (http://wheresgeorge.com). I can't wait to share this information next year with our students and continue plotting our monetary adventures. Think I may need to put a few into circulation here in Philadelphia and see what happens over the summer. Naturally, while touring the Liberty Bell I had to ask to have this photograph taken for use in September with our students.
We spent the afternoon connecting, reflecting, and exploring in Philadelphia. After much deliberation on a location for dinner we located an adorable French Cheese-shop/restaurant. Loved this place! What a perfect ending to a great day! ;)
Goodnight, everyone! Rest up for Day Two of #ISTE11...
Sunday, June 26, 2011
ISTE Arrival
So after taking several scenic tours to arrive here, we are at the ISTE conference. The hotel where we are staying is lovely. Thank goodness for technology. A few mouse clicks and here we are in a great hotel sight-unseen that caters to business types that need extended stays in the city. You enter the elevator in the lobby and the pink lighting hits you with a reminiscent glow of Sex in the City.
Gathered this evening for good conversation and an enjoyable meal with colleagues at the Hard Rock Cafe. One of the great things about ISTE is the ability to socialize as well as network and learn.
We have our Google calendars all synced. We have our Google Docs already to go for note-taking and sharing. Phone is charging. ISTE mobile app installed. Weeded through all the vendor promotions and invitations. Ready for tomorrow...
Gathered this evening for good conversation and an enjoyable meal with colleagues at the Hard Rock Cafe. One of the great things about ISTE is the ability to socialize as well as network and learn.
We have our Google calendars all synced. We have our Google Docs already to go for note-taking and sharing. Phone is charging. ISTE mobile app installed. Weeded through all the vendor promotions and invitations. Ready for tomorrow...
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