I viewed the conference presentation titled “Web 2.0 Tools to Amplify Elementary Students’ Creativity and Initiative” presented by Jackie Gerstein, on October 24, 2008. I selected this presentation with the idea of learning how an elementary teacher implemented web 2.0 tools in their classroom. After viewing this presentation I noticed that many people in a Web 2.0 class had also viewed this one.
My observations about this type of conference will be to the point.
On the positive side of the equation:
Sessions can be viewed when convenient.
Cost to attend such a conference is nonexistent as long as you have a computer and consistent internet connection.
All sessions of interest can be attended and even those not so interesting.
On the downside:
I found that I couldn’t read the screen to follow what was actually being shown or demonstrated.
The audio fluctuated from loud to faint.
Unable to ask questions in real time.
Overall, these type conferences will continue to grow and serve a specific type of conference attendee. I can see coming back to check on some other sessions as well as visit the 2009 conference.
I did make a voki but the confirmation never came through, so I’m moving on to something else. There certainly are a plethora of options.
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