The Second Edition of The Microsoft Innovative Teachers Awards, 2009

Be part of the second edition of the Microsoft Innovative Teachers Awards in Nigeria. This is an award that holds globally, and it is designed to recognise and reward teachers who adopt innovative means, by use of ICT in their style of teaching.

The objectives of the award is to underscore Microsoft's commitment to creating an enabling environment in ICT for education in Nigeria.

HOW TO ENTER : Entry into this award is open to all full and part time primary and secondary school teachers from either private or government owned schools.

The criteria for participation is as follows:

1. The teacher must explain how he/she uses Information and Communication Technology in an innovative way to improve student outcomes.
2. Show evidence of outstanding instructional practices; and
3. demonstrate how his/her teaching has engaged and inspired students, colleagues and the wider community.

IMPORTANT: PAST WINNERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER FOR THE COMPETITION.

The Microsoft Innovative Teachers Award is an annual event and it creates a platform for selection of teachers to represent their countries at various events and conferences organised by Microsoft.. The events are meant to provide educators with information on new emerging technologies, recourses for rprofessional development and provide forum to network and share ideas. The first ten finalists will show case their presentation on the 29th of April 2009 and the final awards will hold on the 30th of April 2009. Register now

THE AWARDS: The closing date for submission of entries is by 6pm on April 17th 2009. The entries will be scrutinized by the judges, the winners and 2 runners up will be announced at the Awards ceremony.

ENTRY GUIDELINES:

1. All entries must be submitted online using the VCT format. Please click here for template.
2. Not more than two(2) entries would be received from the same school. In a situation where there are more than 2 entrants from one school, the entrants will be required to submit their entries as a team.
3. Ten (10) finalists will be short listed from the entries received, by a judging panel made up of Microsoft/SNNG/FME/ professionals.