COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 31
March 8, 2002
INFORMATIONAL
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TO: |
Division
Superintendents |
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FROM: |
Jo Lynne
DeMary Superintendent
of Public Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
Second
Annual Governors Innovative Technology in Education Awards |
The Department of Education is pleased to announce the
Second Annual Governors Innovative Technology in Education Awards sponsored by
America Online and the Virginia Department of Education. The purpose of the awards is to recognize
teachers and library media specialists in Virginias public and private
elementary, middle, and high schools who have developed the best methods for
using technology in instruction. A
recipient will be selected from each of the eight Superintendents Regional
Study Groups to receive an unrestricted award of $2,500 from America Online.
To be eligible for awards, entrants must create a
technology portfolio that represents innovative uses of technology in the
classroom. Employees and immediate
family members of America Online, including parents, subsidiaries and
affiliates, and others living in their households are not eligible.
A technology portfolio is a collection of classroom work samples
that represent an instructors talents, proficiencies, and competency level in
the use of educational technology and media.
It is a subjective document and entrants have broad latitude in
selecting and submitting documentation of their competency level. Entrants must create a technology portfolio
that represents innovative uses of technology in teaching and learning. A Blue Ribbon Panel appointed by Governor
Mark Warner will evaluate the portfolios.
A portfolio may consist of a lesson plan, website, video, or an
electronic presentation. Each portfolio
will be judged on the basis of the competency level of each of the following
indicators: Technology Skills,
Curriculum Integration, Research, Communication, Teaching/Learning Styles,
Motivation, Evaluation and Peer Coaching. A set of rubrics has
been developed to rate each indicator on a four-point scale.
The Governors Innovative Technology in Education Awards
will be presented at a ceremony planned for the spring of 2002. Portfolios
should be prepared according to the attached guidelines. Entrants should send two copies of their
portfolios to Ms. Charlie Makela, school library media and technology
specialist, Division of Instructional Media & Training, Virginia Department
of Education P.O. Box 2120, Richmond VA 23218-2120, no later than Friday, April
5, 2002. Recipients will be notified
upon receipt of their portfolios. The
portfolios will be returned at the conclusion of the selection process.
We hope that teachers and library media specialists from
your school division will submit their portfolios in the Governors Innovative
Technology in Education Awards competition.
Should you have questions regarding the Governors Innovative Technology
in Education Awards, please contact Ms. Makela at (mailto:cmakela@pen.k12.va.us), or (804)
786-9412.
JLD/cm
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