14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft is inviting teachers in the United States that leverage technology to enhance the education process to participate in the 2011 U.S. Innovative Education Forum (IEF) at the company’s Redmond campus, July 28–29, 2011. A group of finalists from 2011 U.S. IEF will be selected for the Worldwide Innovative Education Forum in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6–11, the software giant noted.
As far as innovative teachers go, the first step on the way to Worldwide Innovative Education Forum starts with downloading the IEF application.
They will need to complete the application and submit it to the U.S. Partners in Learning IEF community.
Microsoft underlines that the deadline for submissions to be accepted is May 15th, 2011, and in this regard, those interested in participating need to hurry.
The company has already selected the first-round finalists that will attend the U.S. IEF event in July, no less than 29 teachers from 14 states across the US.
“I’m thrilled to see such a high caliber of applications from teachers who are using technology in their classrooms that can be scaled and taught in classrooms all across the country,” revealed Andrew Ko, senior director, U.S. Partners in Learning, Microsoft.
“These remarkable educators take their passion for teaching, and inspire and equip students with the 21st century skills they need to compete in a globally competitive workforce.”
However, at the same time, the software giant is looking to at least triple the number of teachers participating at U.S. IEF.
A Microsoft spokesperson notes that no less than 100 participants will still be selected for the summer event at the Redmond campus.
“The finalists must qualify for the event through a competitive application process and are selected based on project collaboration, knowledge building, extended learning beyond the classroom, and the use of Microsoft technology or technologies that support the project,” the company explained.