I have been trying feverishly to keep up with all of the wonderful presentations going on during the k12 Online conference. It’s nice that I was able to listen and watch at my leisure. I have been getting so many new ideas – the fire is burning.

 One segment of the conference that I had the opportunity to actively particpate in was “Wiki with Vicki” hosted by CoolCat Teacher, Vicki Davis. WOW! This was a fantastic opportunity to get some practice in using a wiki and for a great purpose. All participants were grouped together and each was given a timely topic concerning Web 2.0 and how it interacts with the educational system today. My group’s topic was Disruptive Technology.

I loved the thought of collaborating with people, although I didn’t know them personally, but I was able to get a glimpse at them professionally. WOW! There are some very informed people out there teaching our young children today. I have two thoughts on this. First, I am proud to be an educator in this day and time, and surrounded by people who have the same burning desire to press forward with all the new technolgy amazes me. Second, it makes me wish I was a young student again!