So, our students ROCK!  On November 3, 2009, our district had our Superintendent’s Conference Day.  It was technology-filled day as teachers, clerical staff, teacher aides and admininstrators chose sessions that best fit their needs for personal learning.  Sessions ranged from 1 -3 hours, and they ran the gammet from basic computing to integraiton of web 2.0 technologies.  Presenters were teachers from our districts, teachers from neighboring districts, technology specialists, technology integrators, consultants and staff developers from our BOCES.  Feedback has been very positive, and participants are asking for more..more time to practice, more time to learn, more of similar experiences. 

What was really the best, however, was our students.  Our AV Club created a Cyber Cafe.  They transformed our old, boring cafeteria into a cafe with coffee and treats for sale, cozy couches and chairs to sit in, round tables for conversation and stools and computers for mini-lessons on technology.  The KNOWLEDGE BAR was a hit.  Imagine over 26 kids showing up to school on their day off to serve teachers refreshments, to teach teachers about their own techology expertise and to assist in each class throughout the day.  The kids were professional, prepared, and positive.  I am still in awe!