So, it's another year, another hot summer, and another Blackboard World. This is number four for me (plus two ANGEL Users Conferences,) and I must echo the familiar refrain "Ain't no party like a Blackboard party!" The sheer spectacle can be overwhelming, so for you novices out there...enjoy, learn, network, and stay hydrated. I doubt that Red Bull and vodka has much hydration value, but who knows?
A year ago, if you would have asked me if I'd be in Vegas this year, I would have shaken my head in a negative fashion, and dramatically declared, "Never again! This is my last Blackboard World." You see, my college uses ANGEL, and we were actively conducting a search for a new LMS at the time. I had my eye on another LMS, starts with C and ends with S, and was sure that I'd be cavorting with the Pandas in Park City come June of 2013. Alas, it was not to be. So that, my friends, is why you should NEVER say NEVER! (See me at BbW if you want the "scoop!" ;-)
I'm excited for Vegas, and though I should be packing, I'm taking the time to jot down some thoughts before jetting off to "Sin City." I'm anticipating the keynote speakers, Clay Shirky and Sugata Mitra, not to mention our first interaction with new president and CEO, Jay Bhatt. I want to talk with other ANGEL users who are migrating to Learn 9.1 (SP bazillion) and compare notes with them. I want to see xpLor run through its paces. And last, but certainly not least, I want to connect with my Blackboard community buddies that I only get to "see" once a year!
Oh yeah...this blogging thing... Be kind. This is my first time to officially blog! I got a taste of the spotlight last year by being featured on the BIG SCREEN as a Twitter Top Influencer, so I guess it was a natural progression. I volunteered, they said yes, so here I am!
See you soon,
J
A year ago, if you would have asked me if I'd be in Vegas this year, I would have shaken my head in a negative fashion, and dramatically declared, "Never again! This is my last Blackboard World." You see, my college uses ANGEL, and we were actively conducting a search for a new LMS at the time. I had my eye on another LMS, starts with C and ends with S, and was sure that I'd be cavorting with the Pandas in Park City come June of 2013. Alas, it was not to be. So that, my friends, is why you should NEVER say NEVER! (See me at BbW if you want the "scoop!" ;-)
I'm excited for Vegas, and though I should be packing, I'm taking the time to jot down some thoughts before jetting off to "Sin City." I'm anticipating the keynote speakers, Clay Shirky and Sugata Mitra, not to mention our first interaction with new president and CEO, Jay Bhatt. I want to talk with other ANGEL users who are migrating to Learn 9.1 (SP bazillion) and compare notes with them. I want to see xpLor run through its paces. And last, but certainly not least, I want to connect with my Blackboard community buddies that I only get to "see" once a year!
Oh yeah...this blogging thing... Be kind. This is my first time to officially blog! I got a taste of the spotlight last year by being featured on the BIG SCREEN as a Twitter Top Influencer, so I guess it was a natural progression. I volunteered, they said yes, so here I am!
See you soon,
J