The digital age has provided me the opportunity to learn through a vibrant and expanding network of amazing minds – my personal learning community. The chance to engage in conversations with colleagues from around the world through blogs, skype, twitter, etc. has exposed me to many ideas that push my boundaries in ways that I couldn’t find within my school.

But there’s nothing like meeting my network face to face. Conferences provide the best opportunity to do that. Last year I was able to attend two events here in New Brunswick and NECC in Atlanta, but the highlight of the circuit was Laptop Institute in Memphis.

Maybe it’s because the small(er) numbers give it a more personal feel or the focus on 1:1 computing (my focus on a daily basis). Maybe it’s the great lineup of keynotes and presentations or the southern hospitality (and the food!). Maybe it’s all of that!

Laptop Institute 2008 is slated for July! The keynotes look fantastic (can’t wait to see Deneen Frazier Bowen (again) and Gary Stager in particular). If you’re a laptop learning veteran, new to the 1:1 universe or just scouting out future possibilities, there’s something here for you. Check it out here.

I’m already registered. See you there!

tags: technology, education, laptopinstitute, deneen frazier, gary stager, whipple