As K12 Online kicks off this week, there is still a value in f2f networking in a more traditional conference setting.  I am excited this week as I’ll get a chance to pop across the border to visit with our friendly neighbors in the State of Maine as they play host to the annual MAINEducation Technology Conference.

Of course, nobody should be surprised that this is a great event, what with all the amazing stuff coming out of Maine’s universal 1:1 laptop program.  This year’s event should be no different, with Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach serving up the keynote and Dr. Tim Tyson – who did the closing keynote at NECC in 2007 – on tap as a featured presenter.

While the sessions look great, it’s always about the conversations.  I learn much more about the new story of learning just sitting around a table or a foyer talking to fellow learners.

Maine is new territory for me.  Should be fun!

If you are going to be at ACTEM, drop me a line.  Would love to chat!

tags: technology, education, whipple, learning, ACTEM, Sheryl Nussbaun Beach, Tim Tyson