I received this via email from Lorrie Jackson and the good folks at Lausanne Collegiate School who organize the Laptop Institute each year in Memphis. I was lucky enough to attend last summer and can attest to the quality of this gathering. David Warlick was the keynote – need I say more? This summer it’s Will Richardson…
If you are a veteran school or just thinking about 1:1, this is a great place to be in July!
MARCH UPDATE
Early Bird Deadline April 1st
Register by April 1st and save $50!
Dear Educator,
It’s the ripple effect: throw a pebble in a pond and watch the ripples expand across the surface. As the collaborative conference for 1:1 educators, the Laptop Institute has brought together schools from across the world, enabling each to build on the experience and success of others and expand anytime anywhere learning. The Laptop Institute runs July 15-17 and is hosted by Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, Tennessee (USA).
In four short years, the conference has grown from 50 attendees from 7 states to almost 500 from 36 states and 8 countries in 2006. As early bird registration grows to a close, it’s already clear that July’s event will continue to expand the reach of the Laptop Institute. There is now:
1. Greater geographic diversity
This year, most attendees are from outside the South, including 20% from the Midwest. And, one out of ten attendees comes from outside the U.S. including educators from Poland, India, Australia, Taiwan, and Canada!
2. Increased presence by independent schools
This year, almost ¾ of attendees come from independent schools, up from just over half in 2006. One of every five attendees comes from a public school or district.
3. Continued interest from both the 1:1 beginner…and veteran
This year as in years’ past, a third of all attendees have been in laptop/tablet programs for 4+ years. What has changed is the number just considering starting a program, up from 16% of total registrations in 2006 to 44% in 2007.
But, why exactly does the Laptop Institute continue to grow? By meeting the needs of anytime anywhere learning educators, regardless of locale, school, or level of experience. From its 80+ hands-on, classroom-based presentations by laptop/tablet teachers and technology integrationists to nationally recognized keynote speakers to the Exhibit Hall filled with industry-leading software/hardware companies to evening events for networking and collaboration, the Institute provides information and inspiration at an exceptional value. Be sure to see the Laptop Institute web site – www.laptopinstitute.com – for a current listing of sessions.
For additional information, contact Lorrie Jackson (ljackson@lausanneschool.com) or visit http://www.laptopinstitute.com. We hope to see you in July!
Oh yeah…did I mention that I was going back this July…and have even been invited to lead a couple of sessions…:)
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