Brain power in NH
evyewoldman on July 31st, 2008
This is my first attempt at adding to this blog, so that in itself is exciting to me. I came into the institute slightly intimidated, because although I have been in the field many (too many!) years, I have never been a “high-techie”.. I have concentrated on curriculum software evaluation and on working with elementary teachers to help them integrate technology effectively. I think everyone gets out of a program like this what they put into it. I think the biggest problem is wanting to do it all.. my agenda here, with my software background, was to have the luxury to get more involved in the programs like Microworlds, the Tech4Learning series, InspireData, etc. That is what i wanted to do; that is what I accomplished..
The bonus for me has been the speakers! Although I have heard Peter Reynolds many times, I always hear something new. I was “awed” to be in Alfie Kohn’s presence. Whether I agree or not, he makes one’s brain stretch. Bob Tinker gives ones a passion for a subject that you come in hating.. he never loses his spark for learning.. I would do the program again in a minute!
