We saw a really cool presentation called Artful Thinking which incorporates Visible Thinking and art into lessons. It was cool to walk into the talk ans see a visible thinking routine that I haveused with my own students, in a different context. It was also cool to see how different Visible Thinking routines were used to engage students and help them connect with the subject of the lesson through different pieces of artwork.
Perhaps it helped that I had a better feel for finding my way around inside the convention center, though it didn't necessarily take less time to get from one point to another. I do feel I will be bringing home some good information and some new ideas and materials too.
While there are some sessions tomorrow, the workshop I was thinking of attending is already full, and I really want to go home in time to see my daughters perform in their children's choir concert at church. So...I am hoping to be able to standby for an earlier flight rather than staying until the bitter end.
Next year, ACTFL will be in Orlando! I will also be a presenter, so I am infinitely grateful for the opportunity to attend my first ACTFL, so I will have a better idea of what to expect. In addition to the sessions and the exhibits, this is a great opportunity to network with other language teachers. This was a great educational experience, and a chance to see some old and new friends too. Until tomorrow...