Nominate

Principals,

Thank you for taking the time to recognize and applaud the success of ONE of your teachers by nominating him/her to become part of the Keystone Technology Innovator community. As you complete the nomination form, please consider that a Keystone Technology Innovator is someone who embodies the following definition:

What is a Keystone?  A Keystone Technology Innovator is a classroom teacher who fully utilizes technology's many benefits to improve instructional practices across content areas.  In doing this, the teacher does not focus on the technology itself; instead, they focus on student learning and use technology to support this end.

This teacher integrates technology into his/her design of learning experiences to:

• engage students in and have them interact with the content

• assist students in mastering local and state standards

• foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and willingness to take risks

• engage students in meaningful problem-solving activities, reflecting real-world tasks

• promote collaboration and communication between students

• encourage students to take ownership of their work and become more self-directed learners

• address the diverse needs of learners

This teacher is an individual who:

• facilitates learning rather than transmitting knowledge

• manages student learning and behavior in a technology-enhanced environment

• helps students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology

• shares his/her practices with peers and seeks out evidence-based practices from others

• applies technology in assessing student learning of the subject matter

• reflects on and assesses his/her practices using current research as a framework to improve

• explores creative ways to use technology as a means of fostering a home-school connection

• takes an active leadership role in his/her school

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a teacher in your building! Nominate now with the link below OR watch our insider tips in the video clip below first.

Click the link button below to open and complete the nomination process in a separate window.

ONLY ONE PRINCIPAL PER BUILDING MAY NOMINATE A KEYSTONE (PER YEAR). The nomination deadline is February 10, 2024.

This year's Summit is July 22-26, 2024. Consider nominating a teacher willing to apply for and attend the Summit.