I spent three days last week at the MACE MTI Conference in Bonner Springs, Kansas. There were some really slick presentations I hope to write more about soon, and a couple of total duds (Apple’s podcasting presentation probably did more of a disservice than anything to their wonderful suite of tools for this application). What excited me most, though, was meeting people who are really using technology in their schools. Where I work we constantly get reports that teachers are still petrified of technology. Granted, this conference was attended by the high-achievers, but overall I don’t buy it anymore. Folks at MTI represented all sizes schools, all grade levels, all ages, and all subjects. And they were extremely receptive to new ideas.
Anyway, I don’t want to keep going because it will turn into a rant–so let me just say that I’m excited about pushing an envelope or two and helping the people I met last week keep ahead of the game.
