Philip McGowan
Senior Consultant
Re: Learning New Mexico
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On Thu, 9 Apr 1998, myers-tillotson, karin wrote:
> Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 02:58:21 -1000
> From: "myers-tillotson, karin" <karin.myers-tillotson@sru.edu>
> To: keyone-l@hawaii.edu
> Subject: Discussion Points
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> I agree with your point of the cost of joining organizations and annual
> dues. I feel the same way abut conferences and registration fees (not to
> mention travel, meals, and hotel costs!) That is why a conference like
> this is so important. The cost in minimal. The information is not! I
> have learned more in these past two conferences than at many I have
> attended at a MUCH higher cost to me. The networking is invaluable. Some
> of the things I read about last year I am trying in my classes this year.
> I already have many ideas now for next year.This is the importance of
> online education. It is current. We can ask questions, get clarification
> when needed, and still stop in the Coconut Cafe for a cool drink on
> pineapple! The other nice thing is that instead of taking notes on the
> keynote speach I can reread it at any time. I guess in an unorganized way
> I am trying to say that vehicles like this conference are ways to become
> better organized and peer-regulated.
> kmt
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