On February 27 and 28, Asociación Escuelas Lincoln in Buenos Aires, Argentina hosted a Google Apps for Education (GAFE) Summit. Google Summits are focused professional development opportunities targeted for Google Apps for Education. The “high intensity two day event focuses on deploying, integrating, and using Google Apps for Education and other Google Tools to promote student learning in K-12 and higher education. The program features Google Certified Teachers, Google Apps for Education Certified Trainers, practicing administrators, solution providers, and representatives from the Google education teams.”
The summit offered three keynote speeches and numerous breakout sessions for all levels. Four trainers from EdTechTeam flew in from the United States for the event.
Due to a strong commitment from the school’s administration, almost 100% of Lincoln’s teaching and support staff were able to attend. In addition, many teachers from local and other international schools took part.
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