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NECC 2005 – first observations

Posted on June 28, 2005 By Tom No Comments on NECC 2005 – first observations
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Observation one

First session – Death by Powerpoint.  My first choice for concurrent sessions did not show up, so I headed to the second session.  I had high hopes for “Contemporary Multimedia Projects”, hoping to see what new directions projects were taking beyond Powerpoint and HyperStudio.  It turned out to be Death by Powerpoint.  When a stand and stretch break was taken ten minutes into the presentation, with no reason why we were doing this, I took it as an opportunity to leave. 

NECC is trying its best to limit disruption by sessionhoppers, so I was forced to wait for the exhibits to open, and to watch the crowds go by.  I was able to refine my teacher radar, and pick out not only teachers, but vendors and administrators.  I think I’ve got a fairly high accuracy rating.  I also noticed a “ribbon heirarchy.”  Apparently, the more ribbons you have on your name badge, the higher you rank – Presenter, ISTE Member, International Member etc., etc.  With no ribbons, I guess I’m lowest on the totem pole. 

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