What does the "AAMT list" mean to its participants?

"This list is an efficient way of connecting instantly with the mathematical teaching and learning community around Australia, resulting in a faster, better informed and more involved mathematical community."

"As a teacher living in a regional, remote community, the AAMT list community gives me a feeling of being professionally connected with other kindred spirits."

"The AAMT list is a brilliant resource for Australian teachers - it enables teachers young and old to tap into a wealth of knowledge and experience and receive instantaneous feedback - not just from within all Australian states but also from member teachers from other countries. The depth and breadth of knowledge of those 'lurking on the list' is incredible."

"As a new teacher, I have found it the fastest way to access a wide pool of ideas and resources from people who have, between them, hundreds (thousands?) of years of teaching experience. The generosity is amazing - colleagues are only too willing to share ideas and materials. And very welcoming."

"Many of the discussions that appear are enlightening. The AAMT site is an invaluable place to seek advice and argue a point of view, knowing that there are others who are willing to respond and share."

"This list is perhaps the only way to have lively conversation with such a broad variety of Maths teacher and other Maths education professionals across Australia."

(In response): "Don't forget the rest of us who enjoy (and learn from) the community here as well!" (from a list member in California, USA)

"Love it for the professional dialogue that occurs and all of the great ideas and insights that people willingly share with others."

"I have been on (and am on) many discussion lists over the past ten years. Reading (and even better - contributing to) a discussion list is the best (and cheapest!) form of professional development available. An effective discussion list has a very positive tone - even new members feel safe in posting a question or response. On this criterion, the AAMT list community scores 10 out of 10!"

"I have enjoyed reading submissions and sending in my own ideas for many years. I hope to keep in touch in the future..."

"The AAMT listserv is one of the most professional, generous, and helpful I have known in a decade of on-line collegial sharing.

The many AAMT listserv "voices" I have come to know, and rely on, are like colleagues in the room next-door, friendly, interested, and always eager to answer questions and offer sound advice from their wide personal experience.

Sometimes the speed of assistance, and the brilliance of the insight, or advice, is breath-taking.

Real researchers, real teachers, sharing real classroom experiences and life-times of passionate attention to mathematics education - you can't get better than that!

Simply an invaluable resource for my own work in mathematics education!"