MCLI/Ocotillo Jetsons Workshops
So…I facilitated two “new” technology workshops in our district this semester (2/24 and 3/1). I forgot what I originally wanted to name the workshops; however, because people wanted the name more descriptive, we got: Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies: Blogs, Wikis, RSS, and Social Bookmarking. Since I still think “Keeping up with the Jetsons” rings true; that was the working title in the workshop itself. Overall, I thought we did a good job of trying to cover four technologies in three and half hours. According to the workshop evaluations, only one person was very, very unhappy with the workshop.
The compliments I’m holding on to (for rainy days):
- Half sheet descriptions
- Being able to try the techs
- Balance between instruction and application (talking/doing)
- Animated presenter!
The suggestions and questions I’m latching onto include
- More time
- Detailed demo of technologies
- More info on technical issues
- Follow up workshop
- Flickr (it worked its way in)
- Connections to different disciplines
- District support
I think the first suggestion says it all! 
What I learned…I’ve got great colleagues across the district and I always learn from them. I love doing this! I really enjoy sharing the crazy stuff I’m playing with. I feel bad that some people see me as a little scattered and unfocused; but, that is a side affect of continuing to play with all these new technologies. I’m hoping that we’ll do more “institute” type workshops (over a week in the summer) that allow for the “more time,” “slow down,” and “let’s explore the ramifications” aspects that people craved.
Resources from/about the workshops:
March 17 2007 | Posted in MCCCD
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