Conferences: And Where to Find Them

There are a wide number of ways in which people prefer to learn: auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and reading. Sometimes, each can be paired with another that is unique to the needs and interests of the learning. When it comes to professional development in the digital age, we no longer need to be confined to the calendar for when a PD arises, nor are we at the mercy of the school district as to whether or not we get approved to go in the first place. Virtual presentations and online conferences give educators from all over the world the opportunity to come together for that brief periods and learn together. They have the opportunity to make connections with each other based on the content of the presentation but take that and develop a professional relationship going forward. This truly benefits educators as they can side chat with others and create those bonds. Although I do prefer the face-to-face conference, I believe that I have learned so much from these online meetings that everyone should engage at some level.