tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post4440175767682648277..comments2021-10-04T09:41:58.541-04:00Comments on A GeekyMomma's Blog: Have We Met?Lee Kolberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14710085354049378555noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-1428163677880248662012-01-27T02:17:27.568-05:002012-01-27T02:17:27.568-05:00I meant to reply to this ages ago... in any case, ...I meant to reply to this ages ago... in any case, I can't believe we only met in 2009! <br /><br />And I shared this on Twitter too, but thought it belonged here - look what I found earlier this week: http://edtechlife.com/?p=1387<br /><br />No wonder it feels like I must've known you longer. This community is getting to have been around for a long time. I'm not sure what that means... I think we're all making a big difference daily - and in some ways this all has become much bigger than I ever imagined, but part of me also expected more of a "movement" by now - more large scale change that is. I'll have to chew on that. In the meantime, there's no doubt the relationships are valuable. :)Mark Wagner, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05333726713166867429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-8882122378074651322011-12-06T18:48:48.691-05:002011-12-06T18:48:48.691-05:00@Kyle,
It's hard to remember a time when I was...@Kyle,<br />It's hard to remember a time when I was involved with Discovery and you weren't also a part. Thanks for your kind words. I'm so glad we're in this together, now. <br /><br />@Shupester,<br />I remember meeting you at FETC a few years ago. You were doing a podcast with ... was it Phillip Cousteau? But I knew you before that from our interactions online. That's what I can't put my finger on. Thanks for saying all that stuff, but I'm in awe of YOU and your talent! <br /><br />@Alfred<br />I thought we might have met at a previous ISTE, no?<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for humoring me with this awesome walk down Memory Lane. It really does make you stop and think about the REAL relationships that can be built online. We are the people who "get it" and every day, more and more people are starting to "get it" too.Lee Kolberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491506484905320859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-54985497112353205092011-12-06T13:33:36.789-05:002011-12-06T13:33:36.789-05:00I'm pretty sure our first in person meeting wa...I'm pretty sure our first in person meeting was at this summer's Innovative Educator Forum. We may have crossed paths at one or another ISTE (it seems unlikely we didn't) but if so it was far too fleeting.Alfred Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575057876858763822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-51896668325040752492011-12-05T22:49:34.228-05:002011-12-05T22:49:34.228-05:00Lee, I really have a hard time remembering when we...Lee, I really have a hard time remembering when we first met, because you seemed to be a <i>sister from another mother</i> for years and years. As I did the first FETC podcasts (Conference Connections) 2006, 2007, then 2008, 2009 - I have been in awe from beginning at how you share and include others.<br><br>You are a powerhouse at many levels... so my first memory of when you recognized me in person was as I left one of the hospitality/workshop suites (may have been Discovery) and you hollered at me from 100 feet away "Shupester!". That made me feel really good because I never would have guessed you really knew me - I am always scanning for your posts and blog entries, because you have such keen balance of professional and personal connections in what you do and communicate!the shupesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143342358119118373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-62314885714566587762011-12-04T13:28:59.863-05:002011-12-04T13:28:59.863-05:00Lee- what a great idea and fantastic reminder of h...Lee- what a great idea and fantastic reminder of how truly blessed we are to have this technology that allows these friendships to grow. You all have been a part of my learning and life for so long, gotta think about the first times....should be fun! Post to come! :-)Angela Maiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491100836826294360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-88101812977210514522011-12-04T09:02:22.483-05:002011-12-04T09:02:22.483-05:00Fascinating post...you always get me thinking, Lee...Fascinating post...you always get me thinking, Lee. I remember hearing about you from DEN folks back in 2008. I think that's when I first started following you on Twitter and learning from you. I continued to "stalk" you as I contemplated my use of twitter in Ed, but it is partly because of you that I finally made the leap and started sharing more openly. It was either DENSI 2010 or back in March at your tech conference that we had our first face to face.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995319926057126601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-42554906794262479032011-12-04T01:13:59.825-05:002011-12-04T01:13:59.825-05:00@Mark,
I'm sorry we keep missing each other, t...@Mark,<br />I'm sorry we keep missing each other, too. That's so kind of you to say but your videos (learnitin5)have contributed to my and many others' learning so much as well. Thank you for contributing here.<br /><br />@Carol Anne,<br />I still have that small block of wood that you signed for me at ILC. Would you believe I keep it on my nightstand?<br /><br />@Jen,<br />We have not met in person but I know what you mean. We've certainly been connected for many years but I'm sure we've not met in RL YET. I look forward to that day, soon I hope.<br /><br />@Kevin,<br />I DO remember now. Gosh, I remember that session and now that I see those photos, I NOW know many of those faces but I surely did not know them back then. I also remember you telling me that you recognized me from my profile pic.<br /><br />@Will,<br />You are right that we only met in RL for a few seconds and it was last month, but we've connected online before and many times. This post is asking that question, "How/When did we first connect?" I know we did a live podcast together with Lorna about a year or so ago, but I'm sure there were other times.<br /><br />@Karen,<br />Yup, it's all about the massages. ;) You, my dear, have come a long way, Baby! <br /><br />@Beth,<br />You're too funny! THE Beth Still is on a life-size ISTE poster and in all the ISTE publications and SHE is intimidated by WHO? LOLLee Kolberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710085354049378555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-70923269445520646432011-12-04T01:00:12.483-05:002011-12-04T01:00:12.483-05:00I just started reading your stuff, so you probably...I just started reading your stuff, so you probably don't know who I am. Great blog!Rickhttp://counselor.rickscheibner.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-25720327185776760432011-12-03T22:31:09.141-05:002011-12-03T22:31:09.141-05:00I blogged a response. http://tjonajourney.blogspot...I blogged a response. http://tjonajourney.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-great-gifts.html <br /><br />My life has been forever changed by meeting you.TJ Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844822890304294358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-81562616987448540172011-12-03T22:02:20.563-05:002011-12-03T22:02:20.563-05:00Lee...I knew you were a friend before you were a f...Lee...I knew you were a friend before you were a friend! I’m sure you know what I mean. The first time we met was at a DEN event at the DENver Zoo before the start of ISTE 2010. I was sitting at a table with DENnis Grice and Cheryl Lykowski, you came up behind me, put your hands on my shoulders and said, “Has anyone seen McTeach?”<br /><br />Yup, you’re a riot.<br /><br />The next day I sat with you, Teryl, Chad, and DENnis at the Constructivist Consortium event. Teryl took one of my favorite pictures from Denver:<br /><br />http://flic.kr/p/8fafZM<br /><br />I learned a lot from you that day, I don't know if you knew that. <br /><br />Of course, I still think y'all just kept me around because I gave free massages.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485120700037085384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-65383924384146118082011-12-03T21:14:22.544-05:002011-12-03T21:14:22.544-05:00I think it was last month in DC in the elevator at...I think it was last month in DC in the elevator at Partners in Learning. Had we met before that?Will Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971776026580744097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-6652199161287785012011-12-03T21:13:56.717-05:002011-12-03T21:13:56.717-05:00Lee,
I was a total Newbie at NECC in 2008. I was o...Lee,<br />I was a total Newbie at NECC in 2008. I was only following the blogs of a few people at that time and you were one of them. I was so intimidated when someone pointed you out and said, "That is THE Lee Kolbert!" The next spring I was totally blown away when you helped connect Ben and Steve of VoiceThread to the ISTE Newbie Project. I will forever be grateful for that. <br /><br />I met you for the first time in person at Edubloggercon in 2009. You invited Richard Byrne and I to have dinner with you, Collette, Wes, and Ben. I felt like I got to know you that evening. Thank you for including me that night.BethStillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587864629271709058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-4159542128106975712011-12-03T20:33:03.904-05:002011-12-03T20:33:03.904-05:00Had to be NECC 2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos...Had to be NECC 2008:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/kjarrett/2630664033/in/set-72157605828965282/<br /><br />Though in this next shot, I'm zoomed in closer:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/kjarrett/2631493122/in/set-72157605828965282/<br /><br />Indicating that perhaps we'd met before that?<br /><br />I definitely remember us talking about Voicethread in San Antonio, though!<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />-kj-Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709575476723965575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-49889428890158311182011-12-03T19:57:09.085-05:002011-12-03T19:57:09.085-05:00Hmmm, have we met.....I am unsure....but it feels ...Hmmm, have we met.....I am unsure....but it feels as if we have??<br />But now I am second guessing myself.<br /><br />If yes, then where?? Perhaps Educon 2008 or NECC 2005, 06, 07??<br /><br />Smiles, I wish I could pin-point the moment....if we have.....<br /><br />And now I feel silly!<br />JenniferJennifer Wagnerhttp://www.projectsbyjen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-48560892911552593332011-12-03T19:16:39.280-05:002011-12-03T19:16:39.280-05:00What a fun post! I remember meeting you for the f...What a fun post! I remember meeting you for the first time and thinking, "She's really cool!!!" And I STILL think that! I love that you did this! Big hugs from California! :)Carol Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214888468062922866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-38867913211874932692011-12-03T19:13:23.885-05:002011-12-03T19:13:23.885-05:00And now you've sparked an idea for me I'll...And now you've sparked an idea for me I'll likely blog about. When it comes to our face to face connections are relatively easy to trace origins. I think it's important or at least interesting to retrace our steps occasionally and ask, "how do I know that person?" Not only does it refresh and renew our ties, but I also think its useful as we help others see value in these connections. <br /><br />For me, it's usually one of three things that initiate these connections. <br /><br />1. I read something that resonated. Something that made me think "this is someone I can learn from". Sometimes it's a like minded idea and sometimes it's something I hadn't considered and even something that makes me mad. <br /><br />2. Common interest. Share an interest in sports or hobby <br /><br />3. Someone who makes me laugh. <br /><br />Not much different than other connections and relationships. But somehow exploring the way these evolve online is a little different. <br /><br />I was trying to think about a post you wrote that stuck with me. I think it was a link to the Palm Beach Cafe that I first encountered you. I remember thinking what a great job you did and what a great concept that was. <br /><br />Thanks for writing about this. I think it's good thing to do.Dean Shareskihttp://ideasandthoughts.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-57028468647535295412011-12-03T19:06:26.192-05:002011-12-03T19:06:26.192-05:00Lee, how about this one? I think you were the firs...Lee, how about this one? I think you were the first person I really connected with on Twitter -- I mean back and forth @ messages and even a few DMs. We've never met in person, though. <br /><br />You were kind to me, when I asked about professional development opportunities and other education topics. Because of those Tweets, I even used one of your videos on my site, www.learnitin5.com. I was hoping we'd meet at ISTE last summer, but you couldn't make it.<br /><br />Back in my early Twitter days, I followed you and a handful of others on your list and had a few dozen followers of my own. I've now spent time with and befriended Angela Maiers and met Alec Couros and Dean (at ISTE and only briefly, so I doubt they remember). <br /><br />Today, I follow hundreds of great educators, have over 1,500 followers and even teach an online course about using Twitter to improve education. <br /><br />I owe a lot of this to you. Thanks to you and to Dean for this walk down memory lane.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-45832688544980434932011-12-03T18:34:33.581-05:002011-12-03T18:34:33.581-05:00Kyle,
I'm sorry our paths keeping missing each...Kyle,<br />I'm sorry our paths keeping missing each other. Whatever your other plans were for DC, you should have changed them. :) Next time.... do it. I hope I'm there with you.Lee Kolberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710085354049378555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-47062395135964796452011-12-03T18:28:31.478-05:002011-12-03T18:28:31.478-05:00Carol Anne McGuire! She and I taught at the same s...Carol Anne McGuire! She and I taught at the same school years ago. She was the VI teacher. My goodness, is she ever innovative and creative. I was a new teacher at the time and in awe of her talents. I recently saw her keynote at the CUE Conference in Palm Springs. <br /><br />Great educator AND singer!Edna Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756635597593870052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-54734596348852695692011-12-03T18:12:21.042-05:002011-12-03T18:12:21.042-05:00Hey Scott,
I do remember meeting you at The Sidwel...Hey Scott,<br />I do remember meeting you at The Sidwell School. You were very friendly. But I still think we had some online interaction prior. Can't remember.<br /><br />Alec,<br />I'm sure it was Dean that created our connection and I'm happy for that.<br /><br />I'm thankful for both of you!Lee Kolberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710085354049378555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-50418107332413326642011-12-03T18:11:39.289-05:002011-12-03T18:11:39.289-05:00The first time I met Lee was at ISTE 2010 in Denve...The first time I met Lee was at ISTE 2010 in Denver. It was really way too brief to be considered an official meeting though. I have since missed two opportunities to meet you "for real" Lee! We were in Seattle this past summer at the same time but we were there for different things. Then I missed another chance to hang out with you and many other great folks last month in D.C. because I was invited by Microsoft to judge alongside you at the global Partners in Learning competition but I couldn't attend due to previous commitments. I look forward to getting to meet you. :)Kyle Pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401813048240511128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-58996110484920085262011-12-03T17:23:31.704-05:002011-12-03T17:23:31.704-05:00OMG Steve! I knew I'd leave someone out! But Y...OMG Steve! I knew I'd leave someone out! But YOU??? Shame on me! I DO remember! It was a DEN event and the theme was baseball. You presented. I think you were still a kdg teacher or at least brand new to the DEN. Was it in Orlando? Karen Seddon was there.Lee Kolberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710085354049378555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-17677449781431997642011-12-03T17:04:16.049-05:002011-12-03T17:04:16.049-05:00I'm highly insulted that I'm not on this l...I'm highly insulted that I'm not on this list. And if you believe that, then I'm going to ask the aliens that abducted you to kindly return the Lee I know and love :)<br /><br />But in all seriousness, I can't for the life of me figure out when we first met! I'm thinking it was either a DEN event or at FETC, but can't think of the details. Can you?Teach42https://www.blogger.com/profile/10465609805314695592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-63846909814090854162011-12-03T17:01:49.318-05:002011-12-03T17:01:49.318-05:00Hey Lee,
You know ... I don't know either. I i...Hey Lee,<br />You know ... I don't know either. I imagine it was Dean who helped me make connection to your work at some point, but can't put my finger on it.<br /><br />Still hoping to meet you one of these days!Alec Couroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242440533258916882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12559663.post-91890572007637919082011-12-03T16:57:50.792-05:002011-12-03T16:57:50.792-05:00We'd been interacting online for a while, but ...We'd been interacting online for a while, but we met at person at NECC in Washington, DC, I believe. If I'm correct, it was at Gary Stager's Constructivist Celebration at Sidwell Friends School. BUT... it could have been that year or the year before at Edubloggercon. Hard to say, but I'm glad we're online buddies! :)Scott McLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368435018346090846noreply@blogger.com