July 2009 Archives

It's Day 1 of Learning Design Summer Camp! I wish I was in the thick of things today. Right about now, the campers are arriving, finding a seat, looking for available outlets (because that will affect the seat you choose, of course!) checking out their name tags, adding stickers, and getting acquainted. It's a wonderful thing, feeling the energy in the air, knowing just how engaged people will be in this event. It's a very full two days--and at the end, your head is about to explode with the great information, cool ideas, worthwhile directions and new contacts to add to your portfolio. While I'm not able to be there in person, I'm certainly there in spirit.

Happy camping from afar from robin2go on Vimeo.

Happy camping -- and MORE COWBELL!

So, Sunday afternoon and I'm finally in Chicago. I think I've been on every form of public transportation since I've gotten here as I've found my way from O'Hare to downtown Chicago. Stopped in for a bite and a beer at this cross between a diner and a steakhouse. Friendly people, fab food. I don't recommend carting a 25 lb suitcase, a computer and a bag through the transit system, but am looking forward to lightening the load and getting a chance to sightsee.

Planes, trains, and automobiles from robin2go on Vimeo.

While most people I know are gearing up for this year's Learning Design Summer Camp, I'm getting ready to depart Happy Valley and head to Chicagoland for the eduWEB Conference, being held at exactly the same time. I'm presenting with @NikkiMK on your favorite microblogging platform (and mine), Twitter, and how to use it to your advantage in higher education. While I'm excited about the opportunity to present, I'm already feeling that I'm missing out on the fun of LDSC. So this year, I'm going to participate from a distance by moving outside my comfort zone and do some vlogging with a Flip video, made possible by Cole and the ETS crew. Ready? Aaaand we're off!