Classroom Improvement Technology Grant

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

The Winter 2012 Classroom Improvement Technology grant is currently closed. Please see our list of winners below.

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 are now closed. Ten (10) classroom awards will be made nationally. See a list of the winners below!

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.

List of Winners

Arcade Elementary at Pioneer Central School District
Teacher: Rebecca Clinch Grade Level/Content Area: Kindergarten - all
Number of Students: 21
Location: Church & Main St. Arcade, NY 14009
 

122nd Street School
Teacher: Laurence Tan
Grade Level/Content Area: 5th grade – all
Number of Students: 30
Location: 405 E. 122nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90061
 

Morris Jeff Community School
Teacher: Bethany Sharp
Grade Level/Content Area: 2nd grade – all
Number of Students: 23
Location: 2239 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70119
 

Holy Family School (PK-8)
Teacher: Chantal Schiller
Grade Level/Content Area: Grades 1-8 Spanish
Number of Students: 203
Location: 74-15 175th St. Flushing, NY 11366
 

Glide Middle School
Teacher: Lisa Lanza
Grade Level/Content Area: Grades 7 & 8 Science and Technology
Number of Students: 132
Location: 301 Glide Lopp Dr. Glide, OR 97443
 

Windber Area Middle School
Teacher: Kathryn Thomas
Grade Level/Content Area: 8th Grade Mathematics
Number of Students: 87
Location: 2301 Graham Ave. Windber, PA 15963
 

Newcomerstown Middle School
Teacher: Tara Supers
Grade Level/Content Area: 6th Grade Science
Number of Students: 84
Location: 325 West State St. Newcomerstown, OH 43832
 

Newport Middle School
Teacher: Travis Risher
Grade Level/Content Area: 6th Grade Language Arts
Number of Students: 130
Location: 30 West 8th St. Newport, KY 41071
 

Long County High School
Teacher: Samantha Stanley
Grade Level/Content Area: 12th Grade English
Number of Students: 130
Location: 550 South McDonald St. Ludowici, GA 31316
 

Rancho Verde High School
Teacher: Teresa Adams
Grade Level/Content Area: 10th Grade History
Number of Students: 200
Location: 17750 Laselle St. Moreno Valley, CA 92557
 

Additional Questions:

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