Education Open Source 2010: In Review
Posted by Robin Painovich on 02/16/10 in Blog
More than 750 professionals gathered in Austin for Education Open Source 2010 to experience new content and features including a 250 pound, 22 foot steel rocket standing in tribute to the practical nature of hands-on instruction.
In a voice of support, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs challenged participants to expand CTE programs from high school to college to the workplace and place a higher value on working with your head and your hands. Combs explained the $20 million Every Chance Every Texan campaign she successfully established with support from the 81st legislature.
Roy Williams, Wizard Academy Chancellor, challenged educators to consider pendulum swings in society for program promotion to students. He discussed a concept in which leading voices in music and literature signal shifts with a clear pattern of predictability and how an accurate read of value changes can inform promotional strategies.
Tech 2.0 Mashups and the Screening Room were filled to capacity and featured high impact content for all levels of expertise. Videos from the Screening Room will be available for viewing in a few weeks.
Education Open Source 2011 takes place during next legislative session and will deliver focused content for those working to expand and improve CTE programs and prepare students for a globally competitive workforce. Mark your calendars for February 7 – 9, 2011!
