Empowered Education Awards
For the educators and ed-tech advocates who work tirelessly to ensure their students have access to a 21st-century education, here's the good news. We have yet more tangible proof that education technology is helping kids learn. View Now››Having the chance to give talented young people a rich learning experience that expands their horizons with technology while deepening their understanding of how America works is a satisfaction perhaps unique to our profession. When that learning experience can advance the cause of education at the same time, the opportunity becomes sweeter still.
You can participate in just such an experience by introducing budding videographers in your schools to the “Empowered Education” awards, a video program of the eSchool News Network, produced with support from the Pearson Foundation.
Elitha Donner ES, GA -- Semi-Finalist # 6Jun 12, 2008
In this video, Donovan Harold-Husted demonstrates how technology has moved into every aspect of his life, and how it always proves useful.
Skyview ES, CA -- Semi-Finalist #7Jun 12, 2008
One ace detective shows how using technology can help solve the most complex of mysteries
Ernest Hemingway ES, ID -- Semi-Finalist #12Jun 12, 2008
Technology enthusiasts Grace Gorham and Tara Burchmore take viewers on a tour of their school to demonstrate how technology is used in every corner
Yokota MS, AP -- Semi-Finalist #15Jun 12, 2008
Student reporters from Japan give a glimpse into the world of satellites at the Miraikan Museum of Innovative Science and Technology.
Creative Connections Arts Academy, CA -- Semi-Finalist #19Jun 12, 2008
"One Pretty Cool Movie" shows how students in California use technology to create classroom magic.
Frederick H Tuttle MS, VT -- Semi-Finalist #21Jun 12, 2008
Reporters at SBNN time travel back to 1983 to show how technology has improved life for students in 2008.
Parkway North HS, MO -- Semi-Finalist #27Jun 12, 2008
Students and teachers at Parkway North High School in St. Louis use an array of new software and calculator technology to make math and science classes more interactive and hands-on.
Parkland HS, PA -- Semi-Finalist #29Jun 12, 2008
Parkland Morning News crew members not only experiment with the latest in video technology, they also document advances in classroom computer use throughout Parkland High School in Allentown, Penn.
Wyandanch HS, NY -- Semi-Finalist #56Jun 12, 2008
Digital audio, digital photography, web design software, digital presentation tools, digital journalism--these are some of the technologies highlighted in this video report by Lena Cooley of Wyandanch High School in Wyandanch, N.Y.