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 in-building technology coordinators, media specialists, and technology integrationists. A Technology Leader includes a district technology coordinator, principal, and superintendent. Winners will be announced at the TIE 2008 Conference, April 6 - 8, 2008 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

Please direct questions to Londa Richter at lrichter@tie.net or 394-1876.

DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2008

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 March 14, 2008.
   

Awards

A winner in each category will be selected from the nominees and honored at the 2008 TIE Conference.

TIE 2008 TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD ENTRY FORM

Please print or type all information. One nominee per form. Permission to photocopy as needed.

Please indicate whether you are nominating a K-12 Teacher or Technology Leader.

________K-12 Teacher, Position____________________

________Technology Leader, Position________________________

Nominee’s Name:_________________________________

Nominee’s Signature: _____________________________

Note: Signature gives permission for information to be copied, shared, and
viewed by the public.

School District Name: _____________________________

School Name: ____________________________________

School Mailing Address: ___________________________

School Phone: ____________ School Fax: ____________

Name of Nominator: _______________________________

Nominator’s Phone: _______________________________
Send to: (Be sure to include the essay with this form.)
Mail, fax, or deliver nominations by March 14, 2008 to— Fax: 394-5315  Attn: Londa
TIE 2008 Technology Leadership Award                                

Attn: Londa Richter
1925 Plaza Blvd.
Rapid City, SD 57702