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What is Microsoft doing?

Innovative Teachers Network

Skills Development

“Learn IT Teach IT” resources on CD-ROM

Recognition and Reward

Innovative Teacher’s Award

http://www.microsoft.com/australia/innovation

What is an Innovative Teacher?

1. Exemplary and innovative use of education technology in teaching and learning;

2. Exceptional educational talent as evidenced by outstanding instructional practices in the classroom, school, and profession;

3. Demonstration of an engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues, and the community.

http://www.microsoft.com/australia/innovation

                                            

                                             

                                          

More information

Who is eligible?• Any teacher (primary, secondary, government, non government)

Who will see your work?• Judging panel• Other teachers, if you give permission

When will submissions close?• 15th July

When will winners be announced?• 1st Augusthttp://www.microsoft.com/australia/innovation

Let’s Go to Seoul!

When? November 8-11, 2005

Where? Seoul, Korea

What do I need? A current passport (&appropriate visas if not on an Australianpassport) and permission to travel out ofthe country if you are a governmentteacher in a state which requires it.

More information?www.microsoft.com/australia/innovation

Summary

• Training and Curriculum resources for teachers “Learn IT Teach IT” CD-ROM In bag

• Reward and Recognition Innovative Teacher’s Award – sharing ideas and achieving

recognition within your school, amongst your peers and within the broader community of parents, students, and the community at large

http://www.microsoft.com/australia/innovation