Objective: 

To recognize and encourage innovative and creative uses of technology in classroom projects that enhance teaching and learning.  

CEEF will award four $1,000 cash awards toward the purchase of classroom technology resources in recognition of exceptional K-8 classroom projects that enhance language arts, math, science, social studies, or visual and performing arts curriculum. 

Awards may also be presented in recognition of exceptional projects that inspire collaboration/communication, intellectual curiosity, or creativity. The cash awards are to be used to purchase technology resources (software; devices such as printers, projectors, and digital cameras; and professional development) that will enhance classroom instructional programs

 Nomination
Process:

Submittal of representative student-produced iMovie/Quicktime projects will be required as part of the application packet. Application forms are due to CEEF no later than noon, Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Finalists will be announced on Monday, March 10, 2008.  Awards will be presented at CEEF's Innovator Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 4, 2008.

 Conditions
      of the
Award:

Teachers who receive a CEEF Technology Innovation Award will be expected to submit classroom iMovie projects suitable for screening at CEEF's Innovator Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Lawson Middle School. 

Teachers who receive a CEEF Technology Innovation Award must submit a brief written report to CEEF by July 1, 2008 that notes how the cash award was spent and reflects on how the training or technology resource has changed his/her instructional program.

Teachers who receive the award will be expected to share their knowledge with fellow district teachers at a lead teacher meeting and/or catalog course training. A digital copy of the project will be posted on the district intranet.