Neit2010+Open+Space+4+I

The question of the day was how could we integrate student voices into this conference? We are interested in seeing if there is an opportunity for students to at least contribute and take part in the open space workshops on Thursday. We recognize that many schools may take issue with the social aspect of the conference, that is code for drinking. At the same time, having high school age students here would be a wonderful learning opportunity for both the adults and the kids. We discussed several potential options:
 * 1) Invite attendees to register up to two high school age students per adult participant. Invite students for the entire conference and allow them to attend the keynote sessions as well as the open space workshops. Take advantage of the facilities available at the Mohonk and have them plan nightly dinner and activities for the students.
 * 2) Invite student attendees for the day on Thursday. This might limit student attendance but would give us all a taste of what it was like to have students here.
 * 3) Invite students for the whole session but have them housed (with chaperones) at another location nearby. This does not seem ideal but perhaps negates the beverage issue somewhat.

It is our feeling that having students here would add a positive new dimension to the experience.