Last week, our district held it’s first annual Summer Tech Institute, a 30-hr technology camp for students all over the district to receive hands-on training in podcasting, digital photography, digital video, music, animation and gaming, and blogging. It was incredible! Were there problems? Did I mention it was the first year? That’s where the “incredible” part comes in… …The classes were taught by district teachers who, in some cases, were fairly new to the technology they were teaching. These teachers rallied and did what they do best, they inspired their students to learn. When the internet faltered, or the equipment didn’t arrive on time, or the application didn’t respond the way we thought it would, these teachers just kept adjusting and teaching. The result? Students and their parents left Friday afternoon saying they had a great time and were looking forward to next year’s Summer Tech Institute! You know what REALLY bowled me over? The teachers left saying the same thing!