EL at MEC Conference in Arizona

I spent 4 days in Arizona this past weekend, attending the MEC Conference (Microcomputers in Education) in Tempe, AZ (just east of Phoenix). In addition to two sessions for interested teachers and administrators, I hung out with some of the fine folks at Apple. (As one of Apple's "Complementary Curriculum Products" vendors, we sometimes share booth space with them.)

Despite the crazy, un-Arizona-like weather, plenty of teachers and administrators made their way to the conference. It was fun to meet everyone, and have a chance to show off a few Gizmos. (In fact, I was pleasantly surprised how many elementary school teachers came by, and how many see the potential of Gizmos, even for their young students!)

Of course, you know what they say about all work and no play... I managed to work in two baseball games (a World Baseball Classic game, plus a Giants vs. Padres spring training game), and 9 holes of golf. Not bad for a work trip! I highly recommend Arizona in the spring!