Drape's Takes

Karl Fisch says that he's "stuck" and that this year's NECC was "a less than stellar experience" for him. Will Richardson and Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach seem to be in the same boat.

For me, this year's NECC was filled with many stellar moments. I think this is why:

• My most productive learning experiences were those wherein I was deeply involved - either as a member of a panel or as a host for a facilitated discussion. As a result, my learning was self-directed and highly emotionally and cognitively engaging.