SchoolFusion Best of the Web Awards 2010

CONTEST WINNERS

• Top 21st Century Community

  Each winner uses their Classroom Page as a true, centralized communication hub that engages and informs students and parents with organized, relevant content. The winners in this category have fully integrated the entire suite of Classroom tools including: Multimedia Blog, Discussion Topics, Class Announcements, Class Homework, Class Calendar, Class Links and Class Files.

  • Tara Armendariz - Roncalli Middle School (Pueblo City Schools, CO)
  • E.J. Guzman - PSJA High School (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, TX)
  • Jessica Corriston - Eisenhower Elementary School (Fort Leavenworth Unified, KS)
• Most Creative Integration with Other Teaching Tools

  Winners of this award are teachers who enhance the value of their Classroom Pages by successfully integrating any external media device in conjunction with their page. This year’s winners achieved this by using digital cameras, Skype and SmartBoard technologies.

  • Annette Colling - Glenwood Elementary (Kearny Public Schools, NE)
  • Kim Traylor - Fort Payne Middle School (Fort Payne City Schools, AL)
  • Gina Fanning - Garner Elementary (Garner ISD, TX)
• Most Innovative Use of Web 2.0

  Winners were chosen based on their commitment to use Web 2.0 tools (podcasts, blogs, slideshows and vodcasts) in ways that extend learning beyond the classroom and emphasize collaborative digital citizenship. This year’s winners produced engaging multimedia projects resulting in increased student commenting and achievement.

  • Tim Prost - Harold L. Richards High School (CHSD 218, IL)
  • Kristina Mangan - Marshall Elementary School (PWCS, VA)
  • Lani Black - Naches Valley Middle/Intermediate School (Naches Valley School District, WA)
• Prizes

  The owner of each winning Classroom Page will receive the following:

  • Flip Mino Camera ($150 value!)
  • Plaque with your name and winning category for you to keep!
  • $20 gift card to Barnes & Noble!
  • A free webinar for your school!

Thanks again to everyone who participated—we look forward to next year’s contest!

-SchoolFusion Team