My Best day so far?
I have had a great day today.
So many highs, it’s unreal. Firstly I actually get chance to spend time in the bloggers cafe with old friends. Then I facilite a discussion on the Did you know? material. with Allanah live blogging it. An us all working together on a google doc. Head researcher Amaanda (sic) putting in the links as we go. If you’re interested our notes on the preceedings appear on slideshare. But be warned, to read it you need to download it. With promises of added information etc being made. I spent much of yesterday asking myself, “whose Nicki Gemmel, I know that name.” In fact it was not until I got to the session did she say Nix. and the penny finally dropped. A big thank you to all those present and contributing to the discussion. And those of you who joined in the live chat. I walked out smiling. If you want liking to the google doc just comment and fix you up.
Secondly, I managed to make it to Rachel’s presentation on social bookmarking- She had 41 on her list but I recken it was closer to 50. She worked so hard!
Then the conference dinner. I was able to chat with some old friends AND made some new ones. That is always good.
I even got to the dance floor and ‘got on down’ until I caught myself dancing like my old man and promptly jigged my way off the dance floor.
It’s now 1am and I’m feeling tired but happy. Got Breakfast with Jocelyn, Allanah and Greg tomorrow…. Anyone remember where the Embassy is? Under the thingys and turn right? Turn right and go under the thingys? Best ring in the morning!
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LOL. The Embassy! And I thought I was bad at directions! Must have been my accent! It was a good move staying at the Ambassador- Richard Millwood was there as well so got to meet him personally and make a connection.
The live blogging session was excellent- and the most challenging of all the workshops I went to- in a good way.
I want to look more closely at the Google Doc now.
Having Amanda as researcher was excellent. Seeing the whiteboard being used in educationally sound ways was inspiring as well.
Cheers
Allanah
Hi Simon
It sounds like you had a fantastic session. I caught up with a replay of the live blogging (I was teaching at the time it went live) and have checked out the ppt on slideshare. I’d love to be able to check out the google doc as well. Only wish I’d been able to be there in person. Going to find a way to get to Ulearn for sure. I’m glad to hear that your presentation went well.
Simon I feel the same as Kirstin. I wish I was there. After reading through your slideshow I realise that I have missed out on some good interactions and discussions. Thanks for putting the time into this - even though I wasn’t there you have created some interesting thoughts that I will chew on for a bit :+)