2008 Innovative Teacher Awards

National finalists will prepare a poster and PowerPoint presentation template.

There are practical ways to foster innovative teaching after this workshop:

• Apply to this year’s Microsoft Innovative Teachers Awards
• Look for ways to share your innovative teaching with colleagues at other professional venues.
  • conferences
  • workshops
  • school-based professional development or mentoring
• Talk to parents and community members about innovative practices and why they are necessary to help prepare learners for the 21st Century.
• Establish an innovative teachers “support group” at your school.