From the moment the event started with Jeff (a fourth grader at Panther Lake Elementary School) and Celica (an eighth grader at Mill Creek Middle School) introducing keynote speaker Brad Goode (King 5 Morning News Anchor) to the amazing presentations at each of the 100 student/teacher run booths on the floor of the ShoWare, I stood in awe and was so proud to be a part of the Kent School District.
The theme of the 2010 Technology Expo was “The Future is Now,” and the tag line was “21st Century Classroom, Students, and Careers.” As I squeezed through the crowd and looked around, I could see the future before me. Businesses showing how state of the art technology has changed the workplace. Students showing how modern technology has increased their level of learning in and out of the classroom. Teachers showing how students are enjoying learning.
Truly, the future is now, and the Technology Expo proved to be a platform for this to be seen by all! Best of all, I could see that the hard work of so many—day in and day out—being showcased for the world to see.
This type of event is great, but let’s not forget that the things showcased at the 2010 Tech Expo are happening everyday in Kent classrooms, businesses, and organizations. Yes, we celebrated great things on January 27th ...but I hope that the celebrating doesn’t just end there.
Students, Teachers, Business Leaders, and Community Members-
The ball is rolling. Keep it going. Nights like the 27th reminded us that the future looks bright in Kent. We are in good hands. Although it is easy to not have confidence in the future because of all the issues our world is facing today, I have confidence because of the great things happening everyday—not just on the 27th—in our local schools and businesses.
To visit the 2010 Technology Expo webpage, click here.
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