This week I was lucky enough to be invited to present at the Lynbrook PS ICT Conference. This was the second conference of its sort held at the primary school. I didn’t get to attend last year but this year I did as a presenter and a participant.
The day began with a live meet up with Marco Torres from US via iChat. Three main points that Marco made were – Think Big, Think Bold and Think Ahead. There’s a lot to be said about this as often we go gently, gently.
What I liked about this conference was that it was held on a school day. It was lovely to see real teachers (and students) presenting in a school using real examples of student work. From a list of many sessions I was able to attend one on Blogs and Wikis and one on SuperClubPlus. Both were informative and practical. There were many other sessions which also wish I had had the chance to attend. Lucy Barrow has taken some photos of the day here.
We done Lynbrook PS. A great conference.
May 10th, 2009
What a year!
When I look back to my blogging efforts last year, I was learning so much so quickly. I could barely take in one exciting new tool or new concept before tackling a new one. This continued for me throughout the year and I was able to learn and grow as an educator through a dedicated network of teachers, mostly who I had met online. Exciting times alright!
This year has certainly taken a different slant. Home and work have certainly dished up some new challenges. For those who follow me on Twitter would know I have changed jobs, so no longer an Ultranet Coach, but now Assistant Principal (ICT & Student Learning) at a brand new P-12 college that has just opened this year. This has been an amazing journey which will no doubt form the basis of many future posts.
Also those who follow me on Twitter will have heard about the trials and tribulations of our house renovation and extension. There are so many wonderful outcomes of the project but there have also been many difficulties. We are still hopeful that these difficulties will be resolved so that we can enjoy our new spaces.
After a full four months of not posting to my blog, I think it is time to return 
May 2nd, 2009
