TIE 575- 2nd Blog Posting

What was the last greatest PD you attended and why?

It's a feeling I get. Someone wise once said, "it's all in the presentation". I believe that it is mostly in the presentation. Within 10 minutes of the PD, you have me or you don't. Granted, interest in the "product" has to be there but even more than that the presentation HAS to incorporate creativity, deep knowledge and I'm always up for a different perspective. Make me think, impress me, and if you're so inclined, entertain me a little with your wit.

I attended a PD in Chicago that I not only thought about for a week after wards, I still remember it and I was willing to share about it with others. I even remember what the man looks like, and that's big because I would be the worst witness to a crime ever! So, it left an impression on me, it made me think and I still use what I learned back then, today.

He was an older man, AARP age, but sharp as a tack. He had a passion for the SMARTboard like no one else....should. He structured the PD in a way that led you to believe that even if you couldn't purchase a SMARTboard you still left with ideas and lingering thoughts that stretched far beyond the board. Everyone was engaged, you know there is usually "one" in every group...not in this group. We were wowed by his ability to think "outside the box". We were thankful for his CD of resources and business card with email that he sent us home with and we were never bored with is quick wit and the extra finger on his left hand.....I forgot to mention that.

This PD definitely had compelling value. He was honest and open about the things he struggled with in integrating technology and gave excellent suggestions as to how to overcome them. Absolutely worth my time.