It is hard to believe ECOO13 is done.   Following the event, a number of people asked if I could post my closing remarks.  Wanting to be timely, here they are.

There is no doubt that ECOO 13 has been an amazing experience.  The energy is high, the synergy amazing, the networking extensive and an incredible amount of learning & sharing.  Each of us will have personal take-aways that will impact and change our professional practice.  Awesome! 

In terms of conference takeaways, I believe there is much more.  As education continues to transform, each of us has a vital role to play in shaping the future.   It is important that we be purposeful in what we do.   Technology is a powerful enabler and game changer when skillfully used with best instructional and assessment practices.   

With that said, I ask that you reflect on what you can do as an active change agent. 

• keep yourself in the role of the learner

• tell your story: be visible, live out loud, create value, leverage video and social media, reflect and blog 

• stay connected

• consider frameworks such as the SAMR model as an ongoing change model 

• consider the power of students teaching students through video

• nurture those around you

Be brave, responsive and make a difference as we keep adapting to teach the web generation wired learners. 

 Travel safely.  See you online. 

~Mark