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Agenda
Description of AzTEA Awards
- Innovation
- Exemplary Website
Description of Qwest Grant
- Application
- Learn about Last Years’ Winners
Tips and Tricks
Able IT In Schools Awards
Questions
Bonnie FeatherSchool: Manuel DeMiguel Elementary SchoolDistrict: Flagstaff UnifiedProject: I know What You Know!Awarded: $6,500.00
AzTEA Innovation Awards
Category Eligibility
Rookie of the Year First Year K-12 Teacher
Technology Teacher of the Year K-University Teacher
Librarian of the Year Certified Librarian
Technology Coordinator of the Year
Technology Coordinator
Technology Specialist of the Year
Support Personnel who work with one or more campuses
Technology Support Person of the Year
Support Personnel who make a significant contribution
Administrator of the Year Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, or Associate Dean
Friends of Educational Technology
Exemplary Individual, Organization, or Business in Arizona
Award: Cash prices, plaque, MEC conference registration, one-year AzTEA membership
Deadline: Feb. 27, 2009
Awarded: MEC Gala, March 10, 2009
AzTEA Exemplary Web Site Awards
Award: $500, plaque, rights to display the AzTEA Exemplary Web Site Award Logo on their sites
Deadline: April 17, 2009
Awarded: AzTEA WOW Conference, May 2, 2009
Category
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Community College/University Department of Division
Educational Program/Educational Content
Classroom TeacherElementaryMiddleHigh School
Web Award Rubricshttp://www.west.asu.edu/achristie/webaward/rubrics.html
Classroom Teacher:Middle SchoolLili Carrasco'sSpanish Classroom Madison Meadows Middle SchMadison School District
AzTEA/Qwest Foundation for Education Grant
Allocated: $95,000
To: Arizona Public, Charter, or Private PreK-12 Teachers
Purpose:
1. Recognize teachers who are using technology in innovative ways with students
2. Increase awareness of how teachers are using technology in the classroom
3. Models best practices with technology integration improving student achievement
Timeline
Competitive Grant Amounts
Application Deadlines
Presentation of Awards
$2,500December 16,
2008or
February 17, 2009
SAzTEA ConferenceJanuary 31,
2009andMEC
March 2009
$5,000
$10,000
Recipients’ Requirements
1. Digitally Video Taping – lesson or showcase of project
2. Presentation
a. Panel or poster session at WOW on May 2, 2009
b. Break-out session at one of three AzTEA Conferences or MEC
3. Reports
a. Expenditures of funds
b. Narrative detailing goals met
ReviewStep 1- Assurance SheetStep 2- Project GoalsStep 3- Use of tech w/ studentsStep 4- Impact of Student PerformanceStep 5- Budget NarrativeStep 6- Budget
Instructions
Project Goals Narrative
Make sure you:
Clearly indicate the learning and skill development for STUDENTS that are RELATED to project activities
Clearly indicate the learning and skill development for the TEACHER that are RELATED to project activities
Robert MorseSchool: Madison Camelview Elementary SchoolDistrict: Madison ElementaryProject: Data Collection in the Post-Butcher Paper EraAwarded: $6,965.00
Use of Technology with Students in Innovative Ways
Tips:
Clearly state the standards!!! Use Content & Technology Standards
Use a Project-based learning approach
Be creative and specific, not general
Focus on the standards/curriculum NOT just the technology
Think beyond just PowerPoint or SMARTBoard
Student-Centered Use of Technology and Impact on Students
Tips:
Clearly state how the technology will impact student performance
Include research
Stay on the positive side- Don’t get too wordy on how needy your students are because of low SES, low test scores, lack of technology.
Budget Narrative
Tips:
Clearly state what you are going to do with the equipment you are purchasing
Budget amounts that are realistic and clearly relate to items mentioned in the body of the proposal
Budget
Tips:
Do your research, find out how much the technology costs
Shop around and find fair deals (watch out for companies who charge too much for shipping)
Include any In-Kind from your school/district (e.g. teacher time, equipment already in room, jump drives, CDs, professional development)
Include only necessary items to implement the project (don’t include paying teacher stipends, replacement items for years to come)
Things to Keep in Mind
•The legal rights to do whatever you are proposing
•Do not assume outcomes. You must clearly show how the project will be implemented and what direct assistance you will receive.
•Gaining strong administrative support from your school and district
Don Hotz & Teresa Kelleher School: Blue Ridge Elementary School & Snowflake High SchoolDistrict: Blue Ridge School DistrictProject: iPods as a Language Acquisition Tool Awarded: $9,952.00
Successful Proposals May Include
Novel instructional strategies
Curriculum development and implementation
Multidisciplinary or interdepartmental participation
Innovative uses of technology and educational equipment
Involvement with the community or industry
Collaborative programs among students and teachers (Think globally, too)
Professional and staff development
Involvement of at-risk or minority students
In-class or extracurricular activities
Demonstrate creativity
Involve risk taking
Possess visionary quality
Promote exciting and innovative activities to motivate students
Before Submitting
Set it aside for a few days
Come back, read it with fresh eyes and look for ways to improve it
Have an uninvolved colleague read your proposal and give suggestions
Check for missing components
Make sure you didn’t exceed the page limit
Verify the deadline and get it in on time
Mark Greenberg School: Phoenix Union Cyber High SchoolDistrict: Phoenix Union High SchoolProject: Lupine Project: Creating Video Games to Enliven InstructionAwarded: $10,000.00
After SubmittingDon't be discouraged if you aren't selected for a grant the first time you submit a proposal
The most successful grant writer often have many rejection letters in their files.
You might re-work your proposal for different grant programs, or for re-submission the following year.
Jeannie WagerSchool: Amphitheater Middle SchoolDistrict: Amphitheater UnifiedProject: MathSmartsAwarded: $4,956.22
Other Grants/Awards for Technology
Able IT In Schools Awardshttp://www.awards4it.com/
Best Buy Teach Schools http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/teach.asp
HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/tech_teaching/index.html
Lowe’s Toolbox for Educationhttp://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
SMARTer Kids Product Grants http://www.smarterkids.org/index.asp
TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATIONhttp://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp
American Express Philanthropyhttp://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/gb/howto.asp
Karl Ochsner School: Pope John XXIII Catholic SchoolDistrict: Diocese of PhoenixProject: Kids Building CharacterAwarded: $7,739.98
Able IT In Schools Awardshttp://www.awards4it.com/
Awards:
1st Place- 30 Notebook Computers and Capacity Cart, 2 Wireless Access Points, 4 scholarships to (AGSE)
2nd Place- 15 Notebook Computers and Capacity Cart, 1 Wireless Access Point, 3 scholarships to (AGSE)
3rd Place- 8 PC (stationary), 1 Wireless Access Point, 2 scholarships to (AGSE)
Deadline: March 31, 2009
Awarded: In May
Does your school demonstrate excellence in math and science?
Who Wins? Two categories: Math and Science 18 Finalists: 3 each in grade group: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 6 Winners 1 Star Innovator for 2009 (one school selected from the 6 winners)
Awards: $10,000 each and more than $100,000 in products and servicesTrip to Washington, DC. One school will receive a total cash award of $25,000
Deadline: February 17, 2009!
Intel Schools of Distinction Awards
http://www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction/application.htm
Web and Email Addresses
AzTEAhttp://www.aztea.org/awards.html
Innovation [email protected]
Quest [email protected]
Lynne CoteSchool: Mountain View High SchoolDistrict: Marana UnifiedProject: Exploring the Universe in You
Awarded: $4,993.80
