I am so excited to be invited back to Memphis and Lausanne Collegiate School’s Laptop Institute as a presenter.  This is a relatively small conference ( less than 500) but the strong focus on 1:1 programs and the small group settings allows much in the way of sharing and learning.

I am particularily excited in that Will Richardson is scheduled as the keynote.  Will’s blog is a regular stop on my travels through the blogosphere and his book on Web 2.0 tools is on my Christmas list (see previous post). I am looking forward to hearing his message.

I will be presenting on one of my focus’ as of late – student-based collaborative projects.  I believe that these projects not only build strong 21st century literacy skills, they also provide a platform for young people to share understandings towards becoming global citizens.  I hope to be able to even have some time for interested teachers / schools to team up and think about what kinds of projects they can do together.

My second presentation will be based on using wikis in Science class as both a classroom organizational tool and an organic, collaborative student workspace. 

If you are involved in a 1:1 project, or are thinking of heading in that direction, find a way to get yourself to Memphis next July.  You will not be disappointed.  This conference is a gem.