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What were your most significant "AHA!" moments at NECC?
Started: 7/7/2008 9:24 PM | |
|  | Significance What was it that did it for you? Share when the lightbulb went off! | |
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From: Bea Geraci
Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 9:24 PM
Subject: Significance
What was it that did it for you? Share when the lightbulb went off! I realized, after only a few sessions, I was using the wrong
computer. Everywhere I looked people were using Macs
and FireFox for their web browsers. In the sessions,
when the speaker asked, “who is using a pc with
Internet Explorer,” hardly anyone raised their hands (including me). I had the opportunity
to speak with educators from all over the U.S. All of whom had a Mac and used
it flawlessly with podcasting, blogs, video editing, you name it. It is so hard
making change in general, but with technology, it is even harder. I came home,
made the purchase of a Mac Book Pro and should have it any day now. I must
confess however, I am going to put both operating systems on it, but primarily
use Apple.
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| | That is great that you've already purchased! I think you will be happy with your choice.
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| | I am ordering Naked DSL tomorrow! I came home and told Jeff that's the first thing I am doing. Purchasing a new computer is next. I'm thinking I want a Mac also. I really liked the Apple sessions. I'm pushing him to purchase a new computer by September, so I can get the free ipod. Sitting in the apple session I got ideas on how to use the ipods in class. I can't wait to get my hands on one, so I can start recording books and downloading lessons for the kiddos.
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Super!! :-) I truly do not know how you have gone so long without it. I appreciate having the connection when I need it. The global connection - anytime, anywhere - is so vital anymore. I definitely use the web more than phone and cannot imagine being without (though I am sure I would be much more rested and serene). You are coming to the EETT meeting on Thursday, aren’t you? | |
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From: Chris Midden
Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:10 PM
Subject: Significance
During Tuesday's KeyNote was when my lightbulb went off. I have been searching for years on ways to make connections outside of the classroom to engage students in meaningful authentic projects that make a difference in the world, and Web 2.0 tools can make it happen. These tools will be so simple to use. These tools will be so simple to use but will truly connect with the students, and help the students connect with learning and their world.
From: Bea Geraci Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 9:24 PM Subject: Significance
What was it that did it for you? Share when the lightbulb went off!
Chris, I agree it is truly "more" authentic when students can make connections to their content outside their community. What I appreciated from the sessions most, was how the educators thought globally. | |
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From: Mr. Harness
Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:26 PM
Subject: Significance
From: Chris Midden
Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:10 PM
Subject: Significance
During Tuesday's KeyNote was when my lightbulb went off. I have been searching for years on ways to make connections outside of the classroom to engage students in meaningful authentic projects that make a difference in the world, and Web 2.0 tools can make it happen. These tools will be so simple to use. These tools will be so simple to use but will truly connect with the students, and help the students connect with learning and their world.
From: Bea Geraci Posted: Monday, July 07, 2008 9:24 PM Subject: Significance
What was it that did it for you? Share when the lightbulb went off! | |
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During Tuesday's KeyNote was when my light bulb went off. I have been searching for years on ways to make connections outside of the classroom to engage students in meaningful authentic projects that make a difference in the world, and Web 2.0 tools can make it happen. These tools will be so simple to use but will truly connect with the students, and help the students connect with learning and their world. | |
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