As I sit here, 36+ hours post ISTE, I've got a lot to reflect upon.
Namely, how I felt last year after my first ISTE, as compared to ISTE #2 this year.
While it was the same conference, it was COMPLETELY different, not just geographically (Philadelphia vs. Atlanta) but the overall experience as a whole. That will be a separate blog post altogether as I want to get my thoughts together.
As for the title of this post, well that's simple, and this is where I begin. As I sat at a table last year at ISTE, I told myself I needed to start blogging. While I had every intention of getting it started, it simply didn't happen. So here is my start, in earnest. Baby steps to say the least, but hey it is a blog post! Also need to give a shout out to a couple of folks who have been encouraging me to blog ever since I took on this new position (that I am 3 years into), and that would be Carl Hooker, and of course my amigo Chris Parker. Two guys who I've had the pleasure to work with, collaborate with, and am proud to call my friends. Thanks for the motivation fellas, let's see how well I do.
So before I sign off this post, I'm going to take a look at the future. I'm back in Manhattan, my home for the past 3 years, and it feels good. There's a lot to be done in the next few weeks. I look at the calendar and I see a school year that is fast approaching, even though it seems like we just ended the 14-15 academic year.
I see three presentation dates that I'm pretty excited about for a variety of reasons.
I've still got 3 WONDERFUL Summer Reading Programs going that I absolutely need to visit.
I see new teacher orientation on the horizon which always makes me smile.
I see two schools that will have new librarians this fall, and my excitement for them, and what they can bring to those programs is at a fever pitch.
I see a school year fast approaching that will be unlike any year I've ever faced in my 14 years as an educator (has it really been that long?).
So if you're reading this, welcome. I hope we've met, or get to meet in the near future. If you've met me and want to collaborate with me, I'd love to, plain and simple.
And to make a pop culture reference.... stay tuned faithful folks. I'll be back on here before you know it, same "bat-time" and same "bat-channel".
-L
