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I don't really just go to conferences! This is an exploratory visit. I am checking out this new conference. It's in Raleigh, so practically local. Sleeping at home.

All of these will be on http://gdsmstech.blogspot.com/ I'll set up the blog posts tonight and Thursday night. Friday's sessions look really good.

Here's the list of sessions I'll be attending, see what appeals to you and remember, you can either participate live or just look at the conversation later.

Thursday: March 5

Opening Ke… Continue

I've been reading the book Influencers. One of the authors' assertions in the book is that the best way to establish or change a behavior is through direct experience. How do we provide direct experiences for learners? I would argue that one way to start is by providing direct learning experiences for teachers rather than "workshops."

One of our teachers at Greensboro Day is involved in a fascinating opportunity. Tim Martin, our 8th grade earth science teacher will participate in a clima… Continue

I'm going to live blog back to my school (Greensboro Day School) during the NAIS Sessions. I'd welcome questions and comments!

If you're interested in experimenting with live blogging come on by!

If you'll be there and would like to join in as a panelist, just let me know and I'll add you.

Sarah

What careers do independent school graduates go into? 1. Business, 2. Law, 3. Medicine

How do we encourage them to move beyond, without demeaning or diminishing those choices?

I'm in a workshop with Peter Cobb who is helping us revision our mission and curriculum

He with the above observation.

He's already mentioned one of my heroes, Paul Farmer.

Drop by if you have time:

http://gdsmstech.blogspot.com/

Sarah

This is really interesting. A British group did a longitudinal study of just over 3,000 adolescents, starting in 1946. Teachers were asked to evaluate the children's behavior at ages 13 and 15. Those children who were judged to have either mild or severe conduct problems continued to have problems throughout life. The researchers specifically looked at alcohol abuse, divorce, early unplanned pregnancies, social class and a vague "happy with family life." You can read the… Continue