Last summer, I hopped aboard the Twitter train just as ISTE13 (the International Society for Technology in Education big summer conference) was wrapping up in San Antonio. I didn't really think any more about ISTE until late last fall when I asked my budding PLN to name the ONE conference or PD opportunity they would attend if limited to only ONE such event. While a few others were mentioned, by far ISTE was the conference of choice among educators interesting in 21st Century Learning. Although funds didn't permit anyone from my district to attend, not to be deterred, I decided I'd go on my own IF I could find a colleague to accompany me. Sadly, my Come-with-Me-to-ISTE campaign didn't net any results, and for totally understandable reasons: between babies, family weddings, summer camps, and a family vacation to Disney - no one could go. I mean, okay - a trip with me to ISTE vs. going on a family va-cay to see Disney Princesses and Mickey Mouse , and explore Epcot - I get it...I really do. (I'm secretly hoping for a Vine or a Snapchat from Mickey?) Fast forward to late June and the wonderful folks in my PLN have stepped up to see that the many educators "not at ISTE" are still a part of the excitement and hullabaloo happening in Atlanta! Those of us #notatiste14 have found ways to learn!! Here are only a FEW - and these will undoubtedly lead you to others! Check them out!
If you are #notatiste14, jump in - pick one or try them all - I promise you won't be disappointed! A HUGE thank you goes out to all those in the #notatiste14 Community for curating these resources - and those at ISTE taking the time to share with us! My ONE take-away would be the myriad of incredible CONNECTIONS that branch out to support LEARNING (okay, that is two, not one) and ENGAGEMENT (whoa, that's three, better wrap it up!) for our students as we provide for 21st Century Learning in our schools!
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Craig Yen
6/30/2014 03:25:41 pm
Always happy to help in anyway. We're better together. I've learned so much these past days. It's fun to have some time to explore some of those tools that are being showcased and showing it others solidifies it within my toolbox and often times spurs me to find another way to use it.
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Lisa
7/1/2014 01:53:54 am
Thanks, Craig - you put into words just why so many of us find sharing useful!
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6/30/2014 03:51:57 pm
Lisa--what a great wrap up of our #NotatISTE experience! Thanks for pulling it all together and for giving voice to what I know so many of us felt about our learning community this weekend. Craig is right--we are better together, and this experience is proof of that to me. What a privilege it was to learn and explore with all of you! And it's just begun!
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Lisa
7/1/2014 01:55:13 am
Thanks for taking time to comment, Jamie! Loving this #bettertogether thread - it's truly a privilege to better myself by interacting with all of you!
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Lisa
7/1/2014 01:56:34 am
Ha ha - still waiting on Mickey! Thank you for taking time to read, share, and to comment!
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Heather Gauck
6/30/2014 05:29:01 pm
Thank you so much for this information. I felt more connected to ISTE and spent the night checking out all your tips!
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Lisa
7/1/2014 01:57:20 am
Thank you, Heather - looking forward to continuing to learn from my #notatiste14 community!
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7/1/2014 12:17:21 am
I've really loved being part of this #NotAtISTE14 community and have learnt so much through the process. Collaboratively we've taken different approaches which combined has made us a powerful community.
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7/1/2014 01:01:00 am
That is what I love about the fantastic connected educators that I get to learn and grow with! They are always willing to help anyone that is willing to step outside of their comfort zone and participate!
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Lisa
7/1/2014 01:59:18 am
Yes, Sue and Jennifer - I love that we have this connection and will continue to grow and learn together! Leave a Reply. |
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