No Laptops in Conferences: A Request from Lisa

[ChefLisa]

Hi all!

I saw on one of the other threads someone mentioned using a laptop to take notes at conference since it is quicker than writing. While I agree it would be great, I am going to ask everyone not to do that. A couple of years ago I was in one of the workshops and there was someone typing away. The clicking noise was very distracting. I had a hard time focusing on the speaker.

Now you still might want to bring your laptop if you would like to type notes in the evening or check emails, but I personally do not bring one. I just don't want something else to carry and keep up with.

Thanks!
Lisa

 

[Chef Kearns]

Good points Lisa. The clicking is distracting.

 

[JAE]

I'm pretty ADHD, and the clicking may bother me too, but I wouldn't expect others to not bring their laptops because of my distractibility. Maybe, there could be a section in front for laptop users, not that we can do anything about that at this point. I don't think I'll even bring mine because it's too heavy, and I'll be taking the train into the city and probably walking while carting my things. Hopefully the speakers will be so engaging, nothing will distract us from listening.

 

[AJPratt]

I don't plan on bringing mine, but if I were to, I would be sure to sit waaaay in the back so I woudldn't disturb anyone.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I was thinking I might bring mine - but only because I am taking the workshop on P3 & PWS, and I thought it might come in handy to have mine with me......but I'm waffling, because it is just one more thing I have to lug around!

 

[heat123]

I was thinking I might bring mine - but only because I am taking the workshop on P3 & PWS, and I thought it might come in handy to have mine with me......but I'm waffling, because it is just one more thing I have to lug around!

exactly what I was thinkin Becky, and don't think I want that extra weight with me!

 

[AJPratt]

If I knew I could get back to the hotel midday I'd be OK, but its too unpredictable for me and I wouldn't want to be stuck all day.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I am bringing my laptop becasue I have to becasue of school......but I dont' bring it to my workshops with me... I am not looking forward to lugging it around in the airport... Though I just might tell my Professors that I am goingto be out of town and I won't have access to the net becasue of a work related event.

 

[AJPratt]

I would be afraid if I lost it or got stolen!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Yeah that was my worry last year..... so this year I am not even going to touch it!!! Its staying at home in my office!!

 

[AJPratt]

I figured better safe than sorry.

 

[AJPratt]

PS...

And you all KNOW that I am ALWAYS online, so it will be tough for me to not have it!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I agree with you on that one!!!

 

[chefann]

<giggle> me, too.


must... log... off... to drive... home....

 

[AJPratt]

I just realized it was 5!!! CRAP!!!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Its only 2pm here in Oregon....... three more hours of work.....