Iste 2012

What makes a conference work? In my opinion going to a conference has multiple purposes: 1. You learn in lecture mode (which is fine). 2. You get inspired by presenters who set a fire under you and help create excitement about your profession 3. you network with colleagues from different geographic locations 4. If you attend with colleagues from the same district, you develop stronger bonds and a develop healthy relationships 5. You should realize that what you are doing already has significance and that you are contributing 6. You realize you are way behind and it inspires you to get better. For me, I participated in this international conference and realized that BGISD has great teachers implementing some amazing technology initiatives and should be very proud of the work we are doing. With that said, several teachers are "slow-adopters" and must get on board and create engaging lesson plans that use technology to support and engage student achievement. I can't wait to get started next year to begin making a significance in what we do in Bowling Green. Things for you to do: 1. (Re-) Discover you passion for working with students 2. Create a Game Plan to do Rock Star teaching! 3. Decide you want to inspire your students 4. Learn one or two education technology tools you want to learn and develop this year. 5. Make it Happen and Follow Through!!!