Joy, Just from reading the information on that link - I want to go hear him speak!! It looks as if he has really researched the "new" (on-line/ and technology-enhanced) literacies, and that is a topic I am fascinated by at the moment. I also noticed that he was elected to the Reading Hall of Fame of the IRA last year. WOW!! I've never heard of him before, but now I want to know more. So - will you please go and bring all of your new learning back here and share with us?
Just something to consider: As a teacher, I have been coaching myself in how to be a "good" attendee at a conference/session/presentation. I used to feel that it was a waste of my time if I didn't walk away with a packet of materials, a list of resources, ready-to-go resources, and/or a renewed passion for teaching. Now, I try to appreciate all the genres of professional development and the way they each support my various roles as a teacher. Some may help me to develop as an effective practitioner, others may help me to enhance my critical thinking skills, a few open my eyes to new ways of planning creatively, and some rekindle my passion for learning and sustain my energy to teach. However, to be quite honest, I must admit that the most difficult sessions for me to appreciate are the ones that (in this age) are the most critical for me to be attending. It’s the research-based/scientific study ones that I have a tendency to avoid. However, I always find myself better for having been there. I may not be “fired up” when I leave, but I do feel fortified and confident. I understand the “why” of things and I feel ready to defend my right to make instructional decisions as an informed educator. Amy Swan 3rd Grade Teacher Cedar Creek Elementary (913)780-7360 CHECK OUT OUR CLASS WEBPAGE!! http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/~aswancc/ ********************************************************************** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is from the Olathe District Schools. The message and any attachments may be confidential or privileged and are intended only for the individual or entity identified above as the addressee. If you are not the addressee, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, you are not authorized to read, copy or distribute this message or any attachments. We ask that you please delete this message and any attachments and notify the sender by return email or by phone (913) 780-7000. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
