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Some photos from NECC 2009 in DC

A photo safari of DC, based on themes, begins shortly. This was organized by several Apple Distringuished Educators, led by Dr. Larry Anderson.

Sample themes include:
- reflection
- protest
- dynasty
- yellow
- shiny
- shapes
- honor, service, respect, etc.

One of our goals will be to find a way to portray that subject in a way that's different from the millions of postcards that have that object's picture on them (e.g. Washington Monument)
- flag
- wind
- architecture
- rough
- shade
- travel… Continue

The "Oodles of Google" workshop pointed out how far the open-source/free/web-based apps have come in a short time. The Google tools really focus on collaboration and anywhere-anytime access. The model for how we (need to) teach students to work is changing fast. Makes more sense to put $$ into a fast, relaible internet connection and focus less on server-based and computer-based applications.

Heading out to workshop #1 "Technology Policy: Keeping Your School—and You—Out of Trouble"

Larry "It's AWLL Good" Anderson is a fellow ADE; I can think of no one in education more qualified than Dr. A to lead this workshop. Looking forward to it and coming away with a better AUP!

And I thought it was sultry at home...San Antonio is 100° making Milwaukee's weather seem chilly by comparsion.

Have a nice room on the 11th floor with a lovely view of an old SA hotel and lots of newer places to stay.

Off to explore the RiverWalk and make some acquaintences. And have a cold beer!