Today we had an “ice day.”  (Although the ice didn’t quite materialize).  So I’ve been at home getting to sleep in and enjoying tweets from the #NCTIES15 conference to jumpstart my day, which is why I love love love that people tweet from conferences.

Kevin Honeycutt gave an inspiring (judging by the tweets) keynote this morning, and I wanted to share a few gems because it was so motivational to me(and by posting it, now I won’t forget them!)

Personalize!   Kevin personalized his keynote podium rather than use the boring podium provided.  Reminds me that when we personalize our spaces and let our quirky selves fly, it lets people know who we are.  I’d never thought of doing it during a presentation, but I loved that idea.  Also, check out his “do it yourself” document camera idea for classroom stations!

Some other inspiring Honeycutt moments heard through Twitter:

WE are a species that is designed to learn in motion! @kevinhoneycutt #ncties15 #nctiescchs

Don’t die with a trunk full of brilliance. SHARE, SPEAK!! @kevinhoneycutt #ncties15 #nctiescchs

Record excellence. I want every kid to have that moment were we hold them up and they see their goodness… @kevinhoneycutt #ncties15

Teach digital in analog–Twitter bulletin board. Use Velcro to stick tweets on board. Changes #NCTIES15

Relationships are the un-common core. #ncties15 #scsed

“Most great classroom innovations die of domestic violence.”—Kevin Honeycutt on why administrators must support innovators. #ncties15

@pernilleripp: Build the filter between their ears not a mechanical one says @kevinhoneycutt #ncties15”