The energy around the hotel was electric today, maybe even moreso than Day 1. People were energized by David Warlick‘s keynote to open Day 1, and the afternoon of sharing and celebration of some amazing collaborative ideas revved up the engines.
David’s second keynote this morning was just as inspiring. His message centered on the changing nature of information and how that has affected all global systems, and then explored how schools needed to adapt to prepare students for that world. Again, the audience was captive…taking it all in. For most, this was a revelation! Many had never had any exposure to this type of message, and it hit hard and fast.
After divided breakouts this afternoon, people left to drive home – tired but changed! They came seeking, they left with a passion and charge to seek ways to change their classrooms. The talk had changed. A whole new vocabulary was being spoken. The conversations to start change were started. They will continue.
I am tired. I get one last opportunity to thank David in the morning as I take him to the airport. But first, we have one last special stop…the Boyce Farmer’s Market! It’s a Saturday staple in our town…I know he’ll love it!
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Friday afternoon, I left Fredericton tired but I was looking forward to go back to my classroom and try to make a difference.