Educon 2.2 will be held in Philadelphia, PA January 29-30, 2010.
You should come!
I’ve written about this conference before - Educon 2.1,“I’m the luckiest teacher in Philadelphia” (reflections on Educon 2.0), Educon 2.0 – What is Student Voice. It’s a unique conference, lots of space for conversation and meeting people face to face, including the students who attend the Science Leadership Academy, the host of Educon.
But wait, there’s more. Maybe this year it should be you joining and leading the conversation?! (yes… you….)
As Chris Lehmann, principal of SLA says, “This conference only happens because so many people are excited to come together and share their ideas and passion. We have some amazing events lining up for this year, but the sessions — the things that the community creates and imbues with meaning — will always be the heart of the conference. So please, consider coming, and considering submitting a proposal to facilitate a conversation.”
I’m thinking about a new session, something about gender and leadership, from the classroom to the keynote podium. And maybe how technology can help create opportunities for girls and women to lead in new ways. It’s not a fully fleshed out idea, but there just seems to be something there. I’m interested in talking about it, so maybe other people will be too. That’s the cool thing about Educon - it’s about people coming together around ideas, not just slideshows.
So, what’s got you thinking and pondering - and I bet it’s something that keeps other people awake at night. That’s the start of a conversation that matters. Share it, be brave, and submit something. You never know what will come of it.
The deadline is Nov 1 to submit a session idea - see more details here.
Sylvia
