It has been a long time since I've written and have decided to give this blogging thing another go. I used to feel guilty if I didn't write, like it was an obligation, instead of merely reflecting. I also thought I had to write a full paper like I was back in high school, I have since realized that length matters not, it is the content of the post that matters.
I would like to say that the inspiration to again blog came from a visit from my friend George Couros @gcouros, at the recent ISTE convention. We met at a Starbucks and were able to visit for over an hour one-on-one, which I enjoyed very much. It took us several times to connect, since I rode a public transit bus for over an hour, and missed our first appointment, but we got it done and had a great discussion. I value his insight as both an educator and friend.
My first ISTE in a word was OVERWHELMING! There is just so much and in no way can one do it all. I'm very happy I went, and have a chance to meet many of the people on twitter that I've followed since I started the journey. The discussions with them was very valuable, after all we are in the people business and its relationships with people that make this profession so incredible. The technology is nice but the people are the reason we do what we do. Glad I went but not sure I'll ever go again, of course that opinion is subject to change.
So I hope you will welcome me back, have many new ideas for our staff and launching a 1:1 initiative at our high school. I promise not to guilt myself or pressure myself to write blogs that I could turn in for a grade.
