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The Florida Marine Science Educators Association celebrates its 40th year anniversary. Don’t miss the 2008 Annual Conference: A Wonder-Water Discovery

I’ll be giving a presentation tomorrow during the Florida Marine Science Educators Association 2008 Annual Conference. Presentation materials will be posted here.

Presentation description:

From the depths of the oceans to the tops of the waves, scientist, teachers and students are using blogs, podcasts and other new media to raise awareness of ocean issues. Unlike static Web-based content, this new media revolution allows for real-time conversations and discovery. This session explores the emerging environment of ocean blogging and shows how you can get on board.  Case studies of building understanding through new media at the intersection of science, education, and conservation will be examined. Join us for a lively and interactive session and explore the new virtual frontier of ocean education.

The National Science Teachers Association conference is in Beantown this week (March 27-30). I have some familial priorities which kept me from even considering attendance. But I can follow along remotely via the NSTA conference blog.

I have an odd job that is a hybrid of edtech and science education. And yet, as an informal science educator, I am kind of not officially part of either. But there are still lots of talented and passionate people in both worlds and I am glad I can follow along virtually.

Anyone know of any personal blogs from NSTA attendees? I’d be curious if anyone is live blogging (or dare I hope, twittering?) these events.

UPDATE: Doh! I posted this quickly before dashing off to diner tonight. Turns out there is some new media coverage of NSTA in the form of the Lab Out Loud podcast. This looks like a great resource and is definitely going into rotation.

• NSTA Conference Blog
• Lab Out Loud