Final thoughts on NCCE 2007
Well, NCCE was a great conference this year as always. I consistently find the sessions at this conference to be a step ahead of most other conferences.
I'm on the plane on my way home now, and here are a few thoughts after this year's conference:
- Web 2.0 is quickly evolving beyond just wikis and blogs. The evolution of web-based tools, like word processors, presentation tools, graphic organizers, etc., is moving fast. (See previous post for links to some of these tools.) We may really see desktop software become a thing of the past. And the potential for collaboration with these tools takes my breath away.
- Teachers (and presenters) need to be more aware and diligent about intellectual property and copyright issues. At every event I attend, I continue to see people liberally (and illegally) "borrow" copyrighted music, etc. I also see a lot of this in classrooms. We need to model better behavior for students. There's so much great Creative Commons licensed content out there. Try using that...or create your own...or have your kids create it.
- Podcasting continues to be hot, hot, hot. While I am occasionally frustrated by how much educational technology is moved by fads, I do think podcasting has solid educational applications. Even if you aren't moved to create your own podcast, there is so much great FREE content out there that can benefit you, your students, and the community. If you haven't checked out what's out there, do it today!
- It's time for schools to block less and teach responsibility more. I know there is a lot of pressure from parents and the community, but we can educate them. There is too much great free content out there that is being blocked. Our kids are losing out as a result.
- Educators are the greatest group to work with. I talked to so many people who were enthusiastic and passionate about their work and the students they serve. This is one of the things that makes me really love my job.
Thanks to all of you who attended my workshops and sessions at NCCE. Thanks also to the fantastic NCCE team...Heidi, Adina, Jeff, Randy, Dave, Debby, Glenn, and everyone else. See you all next year in Seattle.
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I'm on the plane on my way home now, and here are a few thoughts after this year's conference:
- Web 2.0 is quickly evolving beyond just wikis and blogs. The evolution of web-based tools, like word processors, presentation tools, graphic organizers, etc., is moving fast. (See previous post for links to some of these tools.) We may really see desktop software become a thing of the past. And the potential for collaboration with these tools takes my breath away.
- Teachers (and presenters) need to be more aware and diligent about intellectual property and copyright issues. At every event I attend, I continue to see people liberally (and illegally) "borrow" copyrighted music, etc. I also see a lot of this in classrooms. We need to model better behavior for students. There's so much great Creative Commons licensed content out there. Try using that...or create your own...or have your kids create it.
- Podcasting continues to be hot, hot, hot. While I am occasionally frustrated by how much educational technology is moved by fads, I do think podcasting has solid educational applications. Even if you aren't moved to create your own podcast, there is so much great FREE content out there that can benefit you, your students, and the community. If you haven't checked out what's out there, do it today!
- It's time for schools to block less and teach responsibility more. I know there is a lot of pressure from parents and the community, but we can educate them. There is too much great free content out there that is being blocked. Our kids are losing out as a result.
- Educators are the greatest group to work with. I talked to so many people who were enthusiastic and passionate about their work and the students they serve. This is one of the things that makes me really love my job.
Thanks to all of you who attended my workshops and sessions at NCCE. Thanks also to the fantastic NCCE team...Heidi, Adina, Jeff, Randy, Dave, Debby, Glenn, and everyone else. See you all next year in Seattle.
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