COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 11
January 16, 2004
INFORMATIONAL
TO: |
Division
Superintendents |
FROM: |
Jo Lynne
DeMary Superintendent
of Public Instruction |
SUBJECT: |
Fourth Annual Governors Innovative Technology in
Education Awards |
The Department of Education is pleased to announce the
Fourth Annual Governors Innovative Technology in Education Awards, sponsored
by America Online and the Virginia Department of Education. The purpose of the
award 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.
A recipient will also be selected from entries submitted by private
school teachers and library media specialists.
Each recipient will receive an unrestricted award of $2,500 from America
Online.
To be eligible for the award, 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. In
addition, past winners of this award are ineligible.
A technology portfolio is a collection of classroom work
samples that represent an instructors talents, proficiencies, and competency
in the use of educational technology and media. It is a subjective document and the entrant has broad latitude in
selecting and submitting documentation of his or her competency. To be eligible for the award, 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 reflected in 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 10-point scale.
Complete guidelines and instructions for submitting a portfolio may be
downloaded from
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Technology/OET/AOLentryform04.doc
The Governors Innovative Technology in Education Awards will be presented at a ceremony planned during the spring of 2004. Entrants should send two copies of their portfolios to Charlie Makela, school library media and technology specialist, Division of Educational Technology, Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 2120, Richmond VA 23218-2120, no later than March 19, 2004. Recipients will be notified upon receipt of their portfolios. The portfolios will be returned at the conclusion of the selection process.
Please encourage teachers and library media specialists
from your school division to submit their portfolios in the Governors
Innovative Technology in Education Awards competition. Should you have questions regarding the
awards, please contact Charlie Makela at (mailto:cmakela@pen.k12.va.us),
or (804) 786-9412.
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