#NASSP15 #Ignite15 day 1 reflection

So, I haven't posted in a while.  I was using all the excusing we use when we are trying to avoid things.  I am "too busy", "overwhelmed", "no one reads this", "there are more important things to do" and "I suck at this".

Well,  I am currently attending #NASSP15 in San Diego and Eric Sheninger (@E_Sheninger ) reminded me that is is important to blog.  He also reminded me the importance of not making excuses, but making time.  So, I am making the time.

The lineup for today has been amazing.  I started the day with the #NASSP15 digital principals.  They were talking about mission and vision. The hit on the importance of communicating the vision to all the stakeholders.

Eric Sheninger was in motivating self.  He really hit on how are we evaluating the tech we use is helping the learning.  The three big questions I need to reflect on about my school is: How is technology being integrated with purpose? Collect assessments and see how tech integrated in the learning. How do you currently measure the effectiveness of technology integration to support student learning? Now, how do we do this.

I also got some great tips about sortd for gmail and evernote. It reminded me that someday I will learn evernote.

I attended a forum by Linda Darling-Hammond about a variety of educational topics. She talked a lot about the "Why" regarding CCSS, 21st century skills and technology in schools.

I ended my day with @daisydyerduerr presenting about Digital Tools for Digital Leaders. She talked about zite and flipboard.  I am so bad about using a curation method to gather research and information.  She inspired me to look into this.  I had also never heard of Touchcast.  It is a quick video making app for your Tablet.  I can't wait to try this when I get back.

It has been a great day of learning for myself.  I have to remember to fill myself with ideas and tools to support my staff.  I also have to remember to do the things that make my practice better.  I can't be full of excuses any longer.