Conference fatigue has set in and I'm really looking forward to getting on with the next phase of my life: vacation. There are so many posts I'm mulling over: the authors I've heard... the exhibits... AASL v. YALSA... the people... the programs... All to come in the days ahead, I promise. For now, I leave… Continue reading ALA Roundup (part one)
Month: July 2009
NECC09 Roundup (part two)
Continuing to look for gold among the dross... Second Day Keynote: Are Bricks-and-Mortar Schools Detrimental to Education? This "debate" felt forced: the pro side gave same-old/same-old constructivist arguments without explaining how a school building was problematic No one talked about the need to inculcate basics before allowing students to explore On-line learning was lauded (no… Continue reading NECC09 Roundup (part two)
NECC09 Roundup (part one)
I've already blogged about the Opening Session, and those that follow me on Twitter know how excited I was by the PowerPoint presenters. Despite that, I went into each session hoping for the best and expecting to learn from the presenters. Enable Reading with 21st Century Skills The skills mentioned were nothing new: digital reading… Continue reading NECC09 Roundup (part one)