tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848510409060781412.post5662363907615681734..comments2023-05-18T10:10:14.139-05:00Comments on TJ on a Journey: ReflectionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848510409060781412.post-84767781397096949792009-07-11T09:26:33.664-05:002009-07-11T09:26:33.664-05:00I'm with Paul - my first NECC, in San Antonio,...I'm with Paul - my first NECC, in San Antonio, was so over-whelming that I spent the bulk of my time in the Bloggers'Cafe. That was where my heart was, anyway: with all the people I connected with almost daily.<br /><br />The seminars, panels, etc. are valuable but can be accessed online. It's the human element, the one-to-one interaction, that we all crave. I hope we can set up a huge, rocking Cafe in Denver. I might never leave!dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292813474160548707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848510409060781412.post-52378947167095880492009-07-10T22:38:19.164-05:002009-07-10T22:38:19.164-05:00It would be neat to have a "NECC" withou...It would be neat to have a "NECC" without the speakers and venders. Just a time and date for like minded individuals to show up and mingle, face-to-face, and have conversations that are longer than 140 characters or more in-depth than blog posts and comments. I think I am meeting Lee at a edubloggercon in Boston in a couple weeks..I'll let you know if she was just faking in Washington ;)<br /><br />"It is KIDS at the center of all we do. It will never be tests that motivate us ...or the kids for that matter. It's the genuine love and connection that gets us out of bed every morning." <br />That is indeed what helps us conquer the...<br />"place where I have a few friends and am not appreciated by adults whatsoever."Paul Bogushhttp://blogush.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848510409060781412.post-62805108430190286452009-07-10T21:34:55.704-05:002009-07-10T21:34:55.704-05:00Nice to see you at NECC, TJ! You forgot to mention...Nice to see you at NECC, TJ! You forgot to mention that you were the "go to" guy at the Constructivist Celebration for Animationish. There were lots of people there who had a more positive experience because of your expertise. Thanks!sylvia martinezhttp://blog.genyes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848510409060781412.post-14762083941132321432009-07-10T21:25:56.297-05:002009-07-10T21:25:56.297-05:00Shhhhh! I like to keep it a secret that I can be e...Shhhhh! I like to keep it a secret that I can be even sweeter than I am online. Now you've ruined everything! LOL<br /><br />What an inspirational post, TJ. I'm already looking forward to next year when I hope we can schedule some time to really sit down and chat. Maybe lunch...Lee Kolberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710085354049378555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848510409060781412.post-37224571058939256632009-07-05T23:10:30.626-05:002009-07-05T23:10:30.626-05:00Andrea--I have responded as a comment on your blog...Andrea--I have responded as a comment on your blogpost....We are like minded!<br /><br />Diane-- Most retired teachers have a lot to teach those of us still 'in practice.' Because you have the benefit of experience, plus the time to reflect, you are an invaluable resource. You have 'been there and done that' and you can share your wisdom with me at any time.<br /><br />I fear some of the younger teachers I have worked with don't have the respect for their elders that would be very useful....but some people have to learn lessons for themselves.<br /><br />Please speak your mind, share your experiences, share your heart, and cheer us all across the finish line.TJ Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844822890304294358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848510409060781412.post-64861687483061780162009-07-05T22:40:58.826-05:002009-07-05T22:40:58.826-05:00Terry,
I'm hoping to attend NECC 2010 in Denv...Terry,<br /><br />I'm hoping to attend NECC 2010 in Denver. My question to you - and other online movers and shakers - is what do you see as the role for retired educators? We have a lot to contribute but lack the classroom connection. Am I a has been or an elder statesman? This is a question I'll be pondering for a while. Your insights would be appreciated.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292813474160548707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848510409060781412.post-3328732009407177512009-07-05T15:40:03.548-05:002009-07-05T15:40:03.548-05:00I was just about to post my similar NECC-flections...I was just about to post my similar NECC-flections. It is nice to read the positive take on things! Sorry I didn't make it over to the Fablevision booth, but I will be playing with my new software. Good thing I know where to go for help if I get stuck :-)<br /><br />It was fun meeting you, too, if only briefly. See ya next year, I hope!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630103304646424890noreply@blogger.com