Tips for Conference Un-Bloggers (and Bloggers too)

In the latest edition of his Cool Tools newsletter, Kevin Kelly points to a free e-book by Bruno Giussani and Ethan Zuckerman, Tips for Conference Bloggers. Many of the tips in the book I have explored before through my own conference blogging, for the American Society of Association Executives and MHA's own annual conference.

Last year, I confessed that oftentimes the only continuing education I get is my deskside un-conference. But when I do get to go to a conference, I always make sure to be a blogger (whether I'm "official" or not). And the reason is because I retain so much more information if I go to each session with the forethought that I will be blogging it later (even if I don't).

So I'm saying that even if you are an un-blogger, treat yourself like a conference blogger: research the speakers, research the topics and pretend you will blog all the sessions you attend.

You'll listen more carefully, think more deeply - and learn much more.

Comments

[Kevin]

Good tip, Shawn. I agree, when I approach learning sessions like a "blogger" I find myself paying a little closer attention and getting more out of it.

[Oscar]

I Agree 100% with you Shawn!