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Every year at Microsoft, we acknowledge exceptional visionary teachers who have introduced innovative technologies in imaginative ways into the curriculum to support students and improve learning outcomes for tomorrow.
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This year, eight teachers (one individual winner from each state and territory) will be recognised and rewarded through Microsoft's Innovative Teachers Award. This year's Innovative Teachers will fly to the Microsoft Asia Pacific Innovative Teachers Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 9-11 June 2009. A national winner will also be selected from this group to attend the Worldwide Microsoft Innovative Teachers Conference in 2009.
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So remember, this award is much more about innovation than resources, so it doesn't matter if you're using a little ICT or a lot, it's the inspiration and innovation that matter.
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 | As an innovative teacher, you'll need to discuss (using the online Submission tool):
- How you've used Microsoft-based technology in an imaginative and innovative way to improve student learning outcomes.
- Show evidence of outstanding instructional practices.
- Demonstrate how your teaching has engaged and inspired students, colleagues and the wider learning community.
Innovative Teachers Portal
To enter you'll need to be a member of the Innovative Teachers Portal located at www.innovativeteachersanz.com. If you are already a member, simply sign in to the portal, otherwise follow the registration link on the portal home page.
Submission
Once a member, you can follow the submission instructions located at www.innovativeteachersanz.com/award to begin the submission process. It should take no longer than 15 minutes to submit your entry once you have prepared your supporting material and answers, depending on your internet connection speed.
Don't forget that the competition ends 25 July 2008.
NOMINATE
You are able to nominate a colleague or peer at your school or educational institution for entry. You will need to include your details on the submission form and either get them to fill in the required fields, answers and supporting material or submit this on their behalf.
Accepted file formats for submission
Animation file (.avi), Bitmap image (.bmp), GIF image (.gif), JPEG image (.jpg), Microsoft Excel file (.xls), Microsoft PowerPoint file (.ppt), Microsoft Project file (.mpp), Microsoft Word document (.doc), Portable Document Format (.pdf), QuickTime file (.mov), Text file (.txt), Wave file (.wav), and Windows Media file (.wmv). HTML
Please note: File size limit for uploaded documents should be no more than 5 Megabytes (5MB) in total.
Cannot submit?
If you're experiencing technical difficulties submitting, please contact our Microsoft Innovative Teachers Award support line on 1800 222 424 or email us on ita@microsoft.com
Partners in Learning
Please visit the Microsoft Education Web Site for more information about Partners in Learning initiatives in Australia, how to join IT Academy (our Partners in Learning professional development program for teachers) and to download Microsoft Innovative Teachers award-winning resources in Australia.
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- Competition ends 25 July 2008
- Winners announced 15 August 2008
- There will be eight winners, one from each state or territory. The national winner will be selected from one of the state or territory winners
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 | The Award
Eight individual winners from across Australia will win a trip to attend the 2008 Microsoft Asia Pacific Innovative Teachers Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 9-11 June 2009 Flights, accommodation, some meals and conference registration will all be covered by Microsoft. See Terms and Conditions for full details.
| | The national winner
The national winner will be selected from our winners mentioned above, and invited to attend the Worldwide Microsoft Innovative Teachers Conference in 2009.
| | Winners archive
Read about previous Innovative Teachers
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 | Terms & Conditions - The 2008 Microsoft® Innovative Teachers Awards
- Instructions on how to enter and prizes forms part of the conditions of entry. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these conditions.
- The promoter is Microsoft Pty Limited, ABN 29 002 589 460 of 1 Epping Road, North Ryde, New South Wales, 2113.
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Entry is open to all current full and part-time primary and secondary school teachers from both private and public schools throughout Australia who:
(i) are permanent residents of Australia;
(ii) possess a current valid passport; and
(iii) can travel internationally on the dates specified by the promoter.
Employees and their immediate families of the promoter, its retailers, suppliers and associated companies and agencies are not eligible to enter.
- The promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who the promoter believes either has tampered with the entry process or has submitted an entry that is not in accordance with these conditions of entry.
- The competition commences at 12:00pm (Sydney time) on April 28th, 2008 and entries close at 12:00pm (Sydney time) on July 25th, 2008. The eight State and Territory winners will be announced on the 15th August, 2008 and the National Winner will be announced April, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The National Winner will be selected from one of the eight State and Territory winners.
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To enter, participants must use the online tool to:
a) explain how they have used technology in an exemplary and innovative way to improve student learning and outcomes;
b) show evidence of outstanding instructional practices; and
c) demonstrate how their teaching has engaged and inspired students, colleagues and the wider learning community.
- Entrants may only enter individually. Entrants may submit more than one entry.
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Peers may nominate a person they consider to be an innovative teacher to submit an entry via the submission tool. A peer will complete the entry form and include their own details in the specified area. They will also need to provide the details of the teacher they are nominating and have the teacher complete the details of their work in the fields provided.
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To enter, entrants must be registered users of the Innovative Teachers Network Portal. Registered users can sign on to the portal and access the Innovative Teachers Award tab on the home page. Entrants submission can be no more than 5 Megabytes (5MB) in total.
- One winner from each Australian State and Territory (eight winners in total) will be chosen from all valid entries received by the closing date by a judging panel made up of leading educators and members of governing bodies such as the Department of Education.
- This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners. Each entry will be individually judged based on the merit of their submissions as required under Condition 6 above. The judging panel will select the overall National Winner from the eight State and Territory winners. The national winner will be selected based on the merit of his/her submission as required under Condition 6 above, demonstrating evidence of the most outstanding instructional practices of the group of State and Territory winners.
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Each Australian State and Territory winner will receive the following prizes:
a) A complimentary trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend the Microsoft Asia Pacific Innovative Teachers' Conference from the 9th to the 11th June 2009 (dates and venue subject to change). The prize includes return economy airfare from the winner’s nearest Australian capital city, hotel single accommodation for four (3) nights (total prize value AUD$5,000).
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The national winner selected from the group of Australian State and Territory winners will receive the following prizes:
a) A complimentary trip to attend the Worldwide Microsoft Innovative Teachers’ Conference in 2009. Exact dates and venue to be confirmed from June 2009.
b) A complimentary Hewlett Packard notebook for personal use, plus a further four (4) Hewlett Packard notebooks and a colour printer for their school. The value of the notebooks may vary between AUD$2,500 and AUD$4,000 RRP with model details to be confirmed once the national winner has been announced. The value of the printer is set at approximately AUD$1,000 RRP with model details to be confirmed once the national winner
- In the event that for any reason whatsoever any person does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter then that element of the prize will be forfeited by that person and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize.
- Prizes are subject to flight and booking availability and travel arrangements are at the promoter’s discretion and dependent on winners' nearest capital city airport. Travel prizes cannot be varied. Before the prize is awarded, the winners will be required to sign a form to release the promoter (and its affiliates) from and indemnify the promoter (and its affiliates) against, any and all liability arising from the use or participation in the prize.
- All winners will also receive a Microsoft Innovative Teachers Award commemorative plaque award and will be recognised on the Microsoft Innovative Teachers website.
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Each winner acknowledges and agrees that he or she may be required to participate in the following activities without further compensation to them:
a) work with Microsoft and Microsoft agencies on providing mini-cases of their submission;
b) present and participate their work for Microsoft events from time to time;
c) work with Microsoft and Microsoft agencies to submit additional resources and lesson plans to the Microsoft website or the Microsoft Innovative Teachers Portal and Microsoft printed marketing materials from time to time (permission to use actual content would be cleared by the teacher before publication);
d) be available to work with Microsoft on associated media and PR releases (selected teachers only);
e) Agree to take part in other promotional activities which may include press interviews.
- Total number prizes = 8 (8 individuals). Total maximum prize value (not including incidentals) = AUD$5000. The stated prize value is the recommended retail value (including GST) in Australia as provided by the supplier and is correct at the time of printing. The promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of a prize. Incidentals such as Internet, transfers, telephone, mini bar, costs associated with passports are not included.
- Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash. If the promoter is unable to supply the nominated prize, the promoter reserves the right to supply another prize of greater or equal value.
- No responsibility accepted for late, lost or misdirected entries. All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the promoter's database NOT the time of transmission by the entrant.
- All entries become the property of the promoter. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. No responsibility is accepted for entries not received by the promoter. Entries will be deemed void if stolen, forged, mutilated or tampered with in any way.
- Winners will be notified by phone or email. It is a condition of entry that prize winners consent to the use of their name, address and image for promotional purposes without further compensation to them. In the event that a prize is not claimed, the judges will select an alternate winner to receive that prize.
- The promoter assumes no responsibility for, and the entrant releases the promoter from responsibility for, any failure to receive an entry or for inaccurate information or for any loss, claim, damage or injury to person or property (including computer systems and servers) as a result of the entrant's participation in this promotion or the conduct of the promotion generally or as a direct or indirect result of an entrant's error, any technical problem of any kind including communications or network failure, unauthorised access to, transferring or theft of data, whether caused by the entrant or associated with the equipment or programming used in the conduct of this promotion. If, because of any such problem, this promotion is not able to be conducted as planned and/or the promotion's administration, security, fairness or integrity are compromised or affected, the promoter may cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion and/or disqualify any entrant involved in interfering or tampering with the conduct of this promotion in any way.
- Tax implications may arise from the prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought.
- Any costs associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant's responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used. Any contact details entered incorrectly on the website shall be deemed invalid.
- Subject to any applicable law which cannot be excluded, the promoter and its related bodies corporate shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury suffered or sustained (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss or loss arising from negligence) arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with the promotion of any prize.
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Details from all entries will be collected and used for the purposes of conducting this promotion (which may include disclosure to third parties for the purpose of processing and conducting the promotion) and for publicity purposes surrounding this promotion. By entering this promotion entrants consent to the use of their information as described. Entrants may access and/or change their data by following the procedures in the promoter's privacy policy. The promoter will only use your personal details for marketing purposes outside those described above if you "opt in" to join the mailing list when prompted.
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