In a message dated 5/22/2007 11:30:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  jatay
lor at utk.edu writes:


1.  Did you benefit from  this discussion? If so, then in what ways?
Absolutely! Not because I was a guest contributor (who tended to lurk  or 
perch more than contribute), but because the topic was so important to  me.


2. What did you learn from the discussion, or what is  at least one thing 
that you took away from the discussion? (It could be a  recommendation, an idea 
or aspect of online/blended PD you hope to pursue, a  resource you will 
explore, etc.) I learned that there are a lot of people out  there who are willing to 
help you with whatever Online PD project  you're working on and that being 
open and honest with strangers (and some  friends) oddly pays off. Do we feel 
more comfortable telling strangers our  weaknesses? Is it like telling your 
hairdresser your wildest secrets?  



3.  What did you find valuable about  either what was discussed, or the 
design/process by which it took place? I  valued Crystal's candor, Marian's ideas 
and suggestions and everyone's  contributions. Especially concerning Moodle. I 
valued the acknowledgement that  lurking is ok and I valued YOU Jackie, for 
demonstrating what the term  "superb facilitator" really means. I don't know how 
you kept all  of us on track, but you did and it seemed  flawless! 



4. What did you like about the  discussion (organization, process, format, 
etc) and what would you _change_ for  next time? (consider aspects like (but not 
limited to) the week 1 discussion  primer, the availability of synchronous 
chat office hours, Pod cast/online video  archive, use of the wiki, 
facilitation, etc.) Everything... I liked the  availability of office hours, although I 
didn't participate... I tend  to try and balance my lwork with family and try 
not to work at night, but  would have participated during the day.

5. If you attended the  AALPD PreConference at COABE, was this a useful 
follow up to the PreConference?  If so, then in what ways? If not, what suggestions 
do you have to improve the  follow up for future PreConferences?
 
You ROCK Jackie!
 
Deb Hargrove
Florida TechNet





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