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Showing posts with label conferences. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conferences. Show all posts
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Missed TEDxNYED?
Did you miss the TEDxNYED Conference today? Yeah, me too. Fortunately, though, I was able to listen in through the magic of the Internet. Here's an archive of sorts on the new Livestream. Enjoy!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Podcast interview at PodCamp AZ 2011
This weekend I attended my second PodCamp AZ (known as the "relevent Media Unconference") and presented a session titled: "Educational Apps: How to Make Teachers and Learners Happy". While I don't have a video record of that session, you can see an on-air interview I did with Cj Feierabend and Scott Josephson where we talked about Educational Technology.
Watch live video from laurarebecca on Justin.tv
Here's a link to my Keynote, in case you're interested: PodCampAZ 2011 Laura Rebecca
Watch live video from laurarebecca on Justin.tv
Here's a link to my Keynote, in case you're interested: PodCampAZ 2011 Laura Rebecca
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
More Adam Bellow goodness
Remember Adam Bellow, the author of the article I posted a few posts ago (scroll down or click if you forgot)? Here's his presentation from the #140edu 140 Characters Conference:
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
TEDxNYED
I've been meaning to post a review of the TEDxNYED conference I attended on March 5, but was waiting for the clips to go live; the speakers were so inspiring that I couldn't post this without giving you an opportunity to hear them for yourselves.
If you ever get the opportunity to attend a TED conference, do it.
You can view the whole program here:
http://tedxnyed.com/2011/
Start with Alan November and work your way from there...
Add to the vibe of engaged attendees and guru presenters was the awe of being 44 floors above Ground Zero, in the throes of reconstruction...
Sunday, April 27, 2008
more on Podcamp...
In a nutshell, Podcamp NYC 2.0 certainly lived up to it's self-description as an "un-conference", complete with the aforementioned temporary tattoos, live "podsafe" music performances, free high-powered beverages, proliferation of vloggers bearing minicamcorders and mobile cameraphones, and frequent mention of terms such as "bloghaus" and "creative commons". It was casual and relaxed compared to the other education conferences I've attended (and dreaded), with a noticeable lack of polyester and conservativism.
The camp was by no means perfect, with a small number of last minute room changes and cancellations (which we were told to expect) as well as a couple of sessions I attended which seemed to be less about usefulness and more about someone pitching their concept, product or site. This, however, was certainly not the rule, and some sessions worth mentioning include Chris Penn's high energy (especially at 9 am) Intro to Podcasting; Roxanne Darling's (of Beachwalks.tv) session on optimizing your video podcast workflow (which, even though I don't consider myself a video newbie, I found VERY helpful); Annie Boccio's seesmic panel on video conversations (I promptly went home that very night and recorded my first seesmic!) and Drew Olanoff's very low-tech and highly entertaining conversation with us about "using social media as a toolkit and not a distraction" (he drove this point home by confiscating everyone's cell phone as they entered the room; he didn't get mine, but the message was no less powerful!).
As far as sessions designed specifically for educators, two standouts were Whitney Hoffman's session (she was one of the organizers), which I regrettably came late to, about using new media strategies to optimize learning, as well as John Herman's session on social media tools such as blogging and social networks (a Ning user like me) successfully with high school students. I had no idea, until the very end of the session, that John was the creator of an interactive web series I sometimes watch on Blip.tv called Gravityland (which I suggest you all watch, too!).
And, of course, besides the sessions there was the lively banter in between with amazing and brilliant people. The bottom line is: if you're an educator and you're reading this blog right now, RUN, don't walk, to the next FREE Podcamp (there's a schedule here). I'm already planning to attend the next one that happens to be within a hundred miles of me!
The camp was by no means perfect, with a small number of last minute room changes and cancellations (which we were told to expect) as well as a couple of sessions I attended which seemed to be less about usefulness and more about someone pitching their concept, product or site. This, however, was certainly not the rule, and some sessions worth mentioning include Chris Penn's high energy (especially at 9 am) Intro to Podcasting; Roxanne Darling's (of Beachwalks.tv) session on optimizing your video podcast workflow (which, even though I don't consider myself a video newbie, I found VERY helpful); Annie Boccio's seesmic panel on video conversations (I promptly went home that very night and recorded my first seesmic!) and Drew Olanoff's very low-tech and highly entertaining conversation with us about "using social media as a toolkit and not a distraction" (he drove this point home by confiscating everyone's cell phone as they entered the room; he didn't get mine, but the message was no less powerful!).
As far as sessions designed specifically for educators, two standouts were Whitney Hoffman's session (she was one of the organizers), which I regrettably came late to, about using new media strategies to optimize learning, as well as John Herman's session on social media tools such as blogging and social networks (a Ning user like me) successfully with high school students. I had no idea, until the very end of the session, that John was the creator of an interactive web series I sometimes watch on Blip.tv called Gravityland (which I suggest you all watch, too!).
And, of course, besides the sessions there was the lively banter in between with amazing and brilliant people. The bottom line is: if you're an educator and you're reading this blog right now, RUN, don't walk, to the next FREE Podcamp (there's a schedule here). I'm already planning to attend the next one that happens to be within a hundred miles of me!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Four days to PODCAMP NYC!
Anyone else here going to Podcamp NYC? Visit their site to see what it's all about.
The short version, though, according tot he organizers: "Podcamp NYC is an “unconference” focused on educating participants on how to use, implement and share any/all new media tools including, podcasts, videocasts, blogs, Second Life, Facebook, and YouTube. The conference is FREE to attend and you’re a “participant” versus an “attendee” at our event."
What I'm particularly excited about is that this year's podcamp has a focus on educators who are attempting to/interested in using more Web 2.0 in their schools, so I'm really looking forward to many of those sessions...just hope I don't get overwhelmed with what I'm sure will be an overabundance of good info!
I was also psyched to see twitterfriends Jennifer and Mark (from The Culinary Media Network and ReMarkable Palate) were doing the dining guide! Mmmm!
I have very non-committal, tentative plans to do some kind of ____-casting (web, pod, dunno) or at least taping at the event, but don't quote me. I may just want to focus on the experience (but then again, I may just feel compelled to share!).
Sunday, November 18, 2007
the conference
So the story in a nutshell is, I had attended a conference (one that I had attended in the past) that was specifically for educators in the Arts. It's held on the campus of a local university and always boasts a great turnout. This year's theme had to do with Technology and the Arts, so I had been especially excited to go. I looked forward to seeing what new ideas the "experts" came up with as far as implementing technology in arts education, and even the possibility of some exposure to Web 2.0 strategies in the arts. When I looked over the choices of breakout sessions, however, I was a little disappointed; it was the same old thing as before, some workhops in Adobe software (just like last year), iMovie, and using DVD clips in your classes.
Ok, I know I have to be fair; not all teachers are ready for the 'big leap' into web 2.0, both psychologically and logistically. Maybe, for some of the old school crowd, integrating DVD segments into an arts class may indeed be a big step. I was just struck by the lack of sessions that addressed some of the real advancements in using technology in education.
Anyway, back to my experience at the conference: so I chose a somewhat interesting-sounding workshop on combining digital video and theater for the first session, which was indeed interesting in terms of the concept but lacked some of the hands-on application I had hoped for. What really struck me about this session, (which was led by a very bright, enthusiastic young arts administrator who was doing some very cool things with his students) was that when the instructor made passing reference to some of the editing tools he was using in Final Cut, some participants actually asked him if he could email instructions to them on how to use Final Cut. He paused, looked stunned for a second, swallowed and said, "uh...sure, I guess so...". Poor guy.
For the second session, I was struck by the lack of any compelling choices (the majority, it seemed, had nothing to do with technology) until I saw an offering for an acting workshop using Moscow Art Theater approach to characterization, "using technology". Suspicious, I went to the classroom a few minutes early and saw the instructor setting up, and took an opportunity to ask what kind of software we would be using to create our character. The teacher, a petite, professional looking woman with what sounded like a Russian accent, replied, chuckling: "Is no software!We use actor's imagination!" Well, thank you, but I already know how to do that. I thanked her, and headed for the parking lot.
Ok, I know I have to be fair; not all teachers are ready for the 'big leap' into web 2.0, both psychologically and logistically. Maybe, for some of the old school crowd, integrating DVD segments into an arts class may indeed be a big step. I was just struck by the lack of sessions that addressed some of the real advancements in using technology in education.
Anyway, back to my experience at the conference: so I chose a somewhat interesting-sounding workshop on combining digital video and theater for the first session, which was indeed interesting in terms of the concept but lacked some of the hands-on application I had hoped for. What really struck me about this session, (which was led by a very bright, enthusiastic young arts administrator who was doing some very cool things with his students) was that when the instructor made passing reference to some of the editing tools he was using in Final Cut, some participants actually asked him if he could email instructions to them on how to use Final Cut. He paused, looked stunned for a second, swallowed and said, "uh...sure, I guess so...". Poor guy.
For the second session, I was struck by the lack of any compelling choices (the majority, it seemed, had nothing to do with technology) until I saw an offering for an acting workshop using Moscow Art Theater approach to characterization, "using technology". Suspicious, I went to the classroom a few minutes early and saw the instructor setting up, and took an opportunity to ask what kind of software we would be using to create our character. The teacher, a petite, professional looking woman with what sounded like a Russian accent, replied, chuckling: "Is no software!We use actor's imagination!" Well, thank you, but I already know how to do that. I thanked her, and headed for the parking lot.
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