This morning I got to meet most of the Champions of Digital Literacy in person. I was amazed at how quickly this group bonded. Although they were all from different countries and backgrounds within 15 minutes they were all talking and laughing like they were long lost friends.
The IEAB joined several sessions with the rest of the Pathways group as they attended a presentation by Microsoft and Adobe. In the afternoon Frances Bradburn presented on a pilot program that North Carolina is currently running to help encourage schools and teachers to integrate technology in the classroom. The results have been phenomenal and I really believe that they are on to something. They're providing the tools, training and encouraging collaboration and that's making all the difference on how the teachers are using technology to teach math, science, reading, etc. I look forward to the updates that she'll be providing us on her project.
At lunch I had the pleasure of awarding the IC3 World Cup winners their trophies. Our winning regional teams were Costa Rica, Taiwan and Greece. Here's a photo of me with Edgardo Vargas from Costa Rica.
Later that evening the IEAB, IC3 Cup winners and the Champions of Digital Literacy headed out to Pleasure Island for dinner at Portobello Yatch. We had a fantastic time as we all got time to bond and get to know each other. Here are some pictures of the group.
Before we headed back to the hotel we had to make a stop at the Disney store and get some souvenirs for our families. The store was right next to the Lego store. Mohammed Abu Bakar and Amy Hamblin joined me for the shopping spree. Here they are in front of the Lego dragon.
One more day left. I'm looking forward to the Gala event.
-Sunny
p.s. The lady at the front desk finally told me to "have a magical day".
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