This was my second year at Lausanne and this time I was here solo. What I took away this year was in some ways the same items I took from last year and that is inspiration, more questions than answers and knowing that there are educators all over the world trying to improve their classrooms. Although I was here alone, I never ate alone. Conversation was never lacking and topic ranged from education, culture, and simply life. Chances are I never would have met many of these people anywhere else as they were not in the same discipline or style of school but I learned so much from them. The cool part of the laptop institute is that we each can share based on where we are in Education. Last year, I did not have much to share but lots of questions. This year I could share not only my experiences with computers but also answers questions about the institute itself and there are many people here who still(and always) will know more than I do about not only technology but also education. I leave with the challenge to add to my toolbox, change my classes and encourage a look at the way my school community looks at education. All of this will not only make me better but will more importantly help me help my student’s and their future. Hope to see you next year.