TIE Technology AwardS

The nomination period is over. Find out who the winners are at the TIE Conference!

Please direct questions to Megan Merscheim at mmerscheim@tie.net or (605) 394-1876.

 

Do you have an individual in your district who goes above and beyond, and deserves recognition for the outstanding commitment they show to the education community?

Technology & Innovation in Education invites you to nominate an individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in implementing technology to improve K-12 education. The Technology Leadership Award seeks nominations of leaders in TIE Member Schools in two categories: K-12 Teacher and Technology Leader. Teachers include any subject area teacher, media specialists, and technology integrationists. A Technology Leader includes a district technology coordinator, principal, and superintendent. Winners will be announced at the 26th Annual TIE Conference Conference, April 15-17, 2012 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

Rules

1. Categories are K-12 Teacher and Technology Leader.
2. Nominations must include an application form and a short essay highlighting as many of the following criteria as applicable describing how the nominee has:
• produced work that includes at least three items, events, or characteristics that set this individual  apart from others in similar positions.
• had a significant positive impact on technology use in education locally, regionally, statewide, or nationally.
• made efforts to involve the community, facilitate partnerships, or influence legislation to advance the use of technology.
• worked to genuinely improve the quality of education.
• significantly advanced the quality of education or work experience.
• participated actively in professional organizations.
• contributed to the profession by presenting at a professional conference, seminar, or workshop or by publishing articles.
• produced work that can be used as a model for others.
• expanded learning opportunities for students through the use of telecommunications or information technologies in the classroom.
• improved student and teacher access to online resources.
• supported teachers and helped them to effectively use information technologies in the classroom.
• contributed to the public’s understanding of the importance of school networking to improve learning.
• achieved other accomplishments that you feel make this individual a leader in educational technology.
3. Nominee must be an employee of a TIE Member School.
4. Nominations must be received by January 31, 2012.

Awards

A winner in each category will be selected from the nominees and honored at the 2012 TIE Conference. Below is the awards schedule.

Sunday night keynote: K-12 Teacher Award

Monday morning keynote: Dr. James Parry Technology Leadership Legacy Award

Tuesday morning keynote: Technology Leader Award