FETC conference

I had heard so many things about the FETC in Orlando and now that it is over, I am so glad that I went. I learned so many different things while in attendance and I cannot wait to implement some new strategies within my classroom. During the first session of the conference we (OMET students) served as a panel of action researchers. Margaret gave a session entitled "Online Learning and Action Research: Take the University to School" Margaret spoke about how to solve problems within a workplace using action research. She started by simply stating the definition of action research. Action research begins when you examine your values and how you can reach those values through changing yourself. I really felt like I understood the meaning of Action Research and really enjoyed sharing my experience and helping attendees of the session in examine how they could use action research to help improve their work environment.

After the AR meeting I attended Alan November's session. His session focused on how to use technology in the classrooms as a tool. His lecture focused on connecting the family at school and that it is important to give instant feedback to students. After meeting with Alan November, I went into the Exhibit Hall and looked at the latest technology gadgets to use. Unfortunately I do not have the administrative rights to purchase the materials, but I now have ideas of what we could really utilize in our school. This is the second technology conference that I have attended and I am proud to say that I was more familiar with the products offered. Now I can use this knowledge to determine which product I would like best.

Lastly, while I was unable to attend all of the sessions that I wanted to, I found out that I would be able to upload podcasts of the ones that I did not make it to. Thank goodness for technology@ I look forward to utilizing what I have learned within my school/classroom.