TCEA Day 1

Day one of the conference. I am overwhelmed. The world of technology seems to move so fast. I learned today that Epson is coming out with new "smart" technology. As opposed to the SMART boards/Promethian boards, they've created a projector that uses similar technology. You can project onto a wall, screen, whiteboard etc. and use an electronic pen to interact. It's pretty impressive. Still, I can't help but think about the fact that it really wasn't that long ago that I saw my first SMARTBOARD and how many teachers still don't have one in their classrooms. Now, there's new technology! Unbelievable.

One of the best sessions that I attended today (other than the one presented by our very own Kim Munoz and Cathy Sharp) was by Tammy Worcester. She had a lot of interesting ideas that teachers could use to increase engagement in the classroom. One thing that she showed us was this--the blogger website. I've played with it before, but never really utilized it. It triggered an idea. The other master teachers and I have been talking about ways to share our thoughts about school. I started a blog on Moodle, but this seems a little easier to use and maybe a little more inviting. I don't know; we'll see. As I grow as a teacher, I'm hoping to share my thoughts with you--learning and growing together.

Anyway, here is my first post. Ms. Worcester made her handouts available on her website. Below is a link to the website. Check it out! There were a lot of neat ideas with suggestions for use. I attended Wed. 1:00-2:00 session, but I'm sure all her handouts have good ideas.

http://www.tammyworcester.com/TWHandouts/New_Handouts/Entries/2010/2/9_TCEA_2010.html

Let me know what you find useful!

Shelly : )