Here is a list of sites which I have found recently which may be of interest to technology specialists and educators:

Here are my NECC notes from a session entitled Virtual Opportunities: Interactive Strategies for Online Instruction. This was a panel discussion highlighting best practices for teaching and learning online. This session had particular relevance for me since I've started teaching online courses through Concordia University Wisconsin and the MTM Project. This is a growing area in the field of education -- one which opens the doors for all kinds of new learning, and all kinds of new skills to facilitate this learning. Here are the notes:

Here are my notes from NECC from the Gail Lovely presentation entitled Web 2.0 Meets Grade 2.0. I must say that Gail is one of my favorite presenters. Her manner is exceptional as she shares practical ideas for early learners. But what I appreciate most about her is that she readily shares her philosophy about what makes a good activity for these learners, giving me insights into the education of age groups which I didn't study in my preparation for teaching. Here are the notes:

Yesterday I made the 16 hour drive from NECC in San Antonio back home. There was plenty of time during the day to reflect upon our country and the blessings of our Lord through the country in which we live. While these reflections don't necessarily have anything to do with technology and education, I do feel compelled to share them nonetheless:

Here are some unedited notes from a session at NECC about strategies for online discussion. I personally found this session very helpful in thinking about instruction strategies for a new era with new tools. Here are those notes:

This really isn't the best timing, but I'm having difficulty with the battery on my laptop, so any NECC updates today will rely on my ability to move close to a power supply during the various sessions.

In the meantime, here are some resources from the conference from yesterday: