One day, in front 36 riotous sophomores, I clutched my chest and dropped to my knees like Sergeant Elias at the end of Platoon. Instantly, dead silence and open mouths replaced classroom Armageddon. Standing up like nothing had happened, I said, "Thanks for your attention -- let's talk about love poems."

I just bought a new TV. The old one had a good run, but after the volume got stuck on 63, I decided it was time to replace it. I am now the owner of a new "smart" TV, which promises to deliver streaming multimedia content, games, apps, social media, and Internet browsing. Oh, and TV too.

Over the next two days you will learn ways to integrate technology using the SAMR model to redefine your teaching of your subject matter and to developing the IB's Approaches to Learning.  You will find a number of resources here already to get you started. But, this is your website and we invite you to co-create it with us. Make your learning visible by contributing new ideas, insights and inspirations as we work through the sessions and throughout the year.