Here are several highlights of CFF activities from this week:
- The TIME2INNOVATE teachers met on Tuesday and observed and interacted with 11 teachers from three school districts (Santee, Cajon Valley and Lemon Grove) to discuss innovation they have created in their classrooms and the role technology in their classrooms. A blog on CFF Communities has additional details. http://cs.classroomofthefuture.org/forums/p/101/165.aspx#165
- The deadline for the 2009 Innovation in Education nominations was March 23rd and 30 nominations were received from 18 school districts. The Jury Panel will be meeting on Monday, March 30th to review the nominations and select the award recipients.
- Rick and I participated in a "Broadband Stimulus" webinar that highlights the elements of the Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program (BTOP) and the priorities for the $7.2 billion that will be distributed to expand access to broadband services throughout the nation. The major focus is on underserved and rural communities and creating jobs as part of the Stimulus Package.
- Harry Bloom and I met with representative from PolyVision which has an interactive whiteboard with educational application integrated into the software. PolyVision is considering donating the product for use in the JRRTC.
- Two additional sponsors were confirmed for the 2009 Innovation in Education Awards program including: Clearwire (Scholar Level) and HMC Architects (Scholar Level). Your assistance is still requested for contact for other potential sponsors for the event. Please contact me if you have some thoughts in this regard.
Regards,
Bruce
Bruce Braciszewski, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Classroom of the Future Foundation
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San Diego, CA 92111
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