Classroom Improvement Technology Grant

Samsung Mobile, BrainPOP, Turning Technologies, and Turning Foundation Partner in Winter 2012 K-12 Grant Initiative

What is the purpose of the grant?

The purpose of this grant is to help educators develop 21st century classrooms and improve achievement by providing technology tools from multiple, industry leading companies. By assembling a package of technology-based classroom supports, we hope to improve achievement and the overall success of students and teachers in the classroom.

Who is eligible to apply?

Grant applications will be accepted from teachers in grades K-12 currently teaching in an accredited, non-profit school building in the United States. There are no entry fees, and no purchase is required. Ten (10) classroom awards will be made nationally.

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What will recipients receive?

Grant package is valued at up to $3,600 per classroom award. Over $36,000 worth of classroom technology and digital content as part of the Winter 2012 grant cycle. Each winning classroom will receive the following:

	Samsung Mobile, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.¹ and a leading supplier of Android mobile tablets, will provide each winning classroom with one of its award-winning Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 devices. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one of the thinnest and lightest mobile tablets in the world, offering outstanding portability in classroom settings, at home or on-the-go. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is designed with rear and front-facing cameras for easy video chat capabilities and is powered by the Android™ 3.1 (Honeycomb) operating system, offering faster and smoother transitions between different applications.

	BrainPOP®, the award-winning creator of animated, curricular content that engages students, supports teachers, and bolsters achievement, will provide one Classroom Access subscription including both BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.™ (K-3). These standards-aligned resources cover topics within Science, Math, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Music, Health, Reading, and Writing, through movies, games, mobile apps, high-interest readings, activities, and more. Their interactive quizzes – accompanying each topic – are fully integrated with Turning Technologies’ student response devices, enabling teachers who use ResponseCards to gather real-time responses from every student.

	Turning Technologies, developer of interactive K-12 student response systems focused on engaging and motivating students while increasing achievement, will provide one 32-seat radio frequency ResponseCard NXT student response system that includes: TurningPoint® and TurningPoint AnyWhere polling software, ResponseCard® NXT keypads, USB-based response RF receiver, QuestionPoint™ 2 - state-aligned question bank, customized carrying case and technical support.

How do I apply?

Apply online using the Apply Now link/button above. Only online submissions are accepted. All applications are to be electronically submitted by 4:30 pm ET on February 15, 2012. Awards will be announced on February 24, 2012, and recipients will be notified via email. Upon receipt of a signed publicity release and assurances related to implementation, the grant package will be released to the classroom teacher at the school address listed on the grant application.

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What assurances are required?

Upon receipt of notification of award, classroom teachers will be emailed an assurance form to be signed by the teacher and building principal assuring that:

The award will be used in a specific accredited, non-profit K-12 grade school classroom;
The building principal/administrator in charge supports the implementation of this award in the designated classroom;
A one-page summary evaluation will be submitted at the end of the 2012-13 school year summarizing classroom implementation of the award

Best Practices:

Teachers are encouraged to share lessons, best practices, and successes as they implement their improvement plans. Information can be viewed and shared at:

Additional Questions:

Any questions should be directed to John Wilson, Director of the Turning Foundation at: jwilson@turningtechnologies.com or (330) 599-4954

¹No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q3 2011 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Report.