I had the distinct pleasure of representing Durham Academy at an Executive Briefing with Apple Computer in Cupertino. The purpose was to discuss how we can move the learning at Durham Academy forward into the future and how they may help. We were treated extremely well by all Apple Executives and given a warm and relaxed atmosphere in which to discuss our needs. We asked our questions on how to create an Open Learning Community so that all members can be contributors and consumers of content. We made a strong case for pedagogy, learning, content creation, and professional development in order to successfully scale out a learning community. We found that we are on the leading edge of this movement in the United States. I feel real good about our plan and feel that we are on the correct path in adjusting our school to 21st Century Learning.

We also visited with Bob Smith at Stanford’s Walenberg Hall to see first hand how they designed a building for flexible and engaged learning. A very impressive building with wonderful tools for faculty. The chairs they used are unbelievably comfortable. Steelcase – Cachet

Thank you Durham Academy for sending us to California to see the future and develop a plan to bring it here.