21st Century Connections Presents the Winners from the “Be a Video All-Star” Contest
How important is technology to today’s 21st century student? These winning videos from K-12 students showcase why digital learning tools are crucial to schools and curriculum.
Offered by Lenovo, Intel, Adobe, and Futurekids and hosted by Technology & Learning, the 21st Century Connections Multimedia Contest challenged students to create a two- to three-minute public service announcement that illustrates why digital tools and technologies are important in the schools and curriculum. First place winning students will receive a laptop from Lenovo featuring Intel® Centrino® Pro processor Technology and Adobe Digital School Collection software.
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WINNERS
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HIGH SCHOOL
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Digitize |
| Student: |
Courtney Tezeno |
| Teacher: |
Ted Irving |
| Grade: |
11 |
| School: |
Hightower High School |
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Education is key. Computers, cameras, and PowerPoint projectors all contribute to modernization. It is technology that causes essential breakthroughs in society. Digital technology is important for our school, because we have four technical academies. The computer, engineering, medical, and media academies offer students in-depth looks into the professional world. DIGITIZE!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Eastview Middle School |
| Student: |
Benjamin Van Doren |
| Teacher: |
Daniel Moore |
| Grade: |
8 |
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Eastview Middle School |
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Technology is an integral part of the curriculum at Eastview Middle School. It allows the students to be stimulated through multiple senses, and it keeps them connected with the outside world. As the 21st Century becomes more immersed in technology our students will be prepared for whatever the future holds.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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| Title: |
21st Century Tools |
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Fifth Grade Class |
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Mrs. Barringer |
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5 |
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Dryden Elementary School |
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To teach students 21st century skills, students need 21st century tools. In this video students demonstrate their desire to use technology in the classroom to make learning fun, interactive, and meaningful.
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RUNNERS UP
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HIGH SCHOOL
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| Title: |
Technology Today |
| Student: |
Ryan Mathiew |
| Teacher: |
Debbie Drew |
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11 |
| School: |
Oakland Jr High |
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Technology is always evolving and changing making things faster and easier to do. The down side to this is that many people in the world today aren't educated about these new devices. Bringing technology into our education helps us and helps the world around us.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
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| Title: |
Your Future….Fearful or Hopeful |
| Student: |
Jack Riviere |
| Teacher: |
Jack Riviere |
| Grade: |
6 |
| School: |
Cabrillo Middle School |
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If students do not use technology, then they will have a fear of what their future might be in the next ten or twenty years. If students do use technology, then they will feel more hopeful and confident about their future.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Technology Wow! |
| Student: |
Ashlee Farmer |
| Teacher: |
Cindy Lock |
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5 |
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Alexander Street School |
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Internet!!! Technology!!! Wow!!! Everyone can get connected. Who could have thought, we could talk and see each other without leaving our own homes. with just a tap of your keyboard and a click of your mouse. Pre-K students are learning Microsoft Office! Now that’s 21st Century.
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| Title: |
Marvels of 21st Century Technology |
| Student: |
Taryn Strohmeyer |
| Teacher: |
Randy Weddle |
| Grade: |
11 |
| School: |
Spanish River Community High School |
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Recently, the way students learn has been revolutionized by the institution of digital technology as a primary teaching tool. The use of technology by students and teachers, has not only furthered students' ability to acquire more knowledge than ever before, but it has also given them irreplaceable devices to make school fun and engaging.
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| Title: |
Why Digital Technology is Important |
| Student: |
Christopher Edwards |
| Teacher: |
Carolyn Primeau |
| Grade: |
8 |
| School: |
Divine Child Elem School |
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Digital technology is important for schools for many reasons. For example digital technology can be used to look up information on the web to find out more about a subject. Second, if teachers have computers and an e-mail address they can be e-mailed about assignments and homework. Finally typing is usually faster than writing and it is definitely neater.
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| Title: |
Make Me a Digital Learner |
| Student: |
Julie Gunning |
| Teacher: |
Julie Gunning |
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4 |
| School: |
Tri Central Elementary |
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Technology is not just a “joy-ride” for me. It is my future. I cannot be in the passenger seat. You have to let me get behind the wheel and drive my own learning. I have to customize my own vehicle of learning, so...make me a digital learner. – Your Student.
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| Title: |
Technology & Education |
| Student: |
Abby Schneider |
| Teacher: |
Brian O'Dell |
| Grade: |
12 |
| School: |
Howland High School |
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What I am trying to achieve in my video, is to show how technology is used in schools and how important it is to the development of the students. I feel that technology should not be limited in schools, because it helps us to further our education. It will only help us to succeed in today's society, because technology will always play a big part in this rapidly changing world.
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| Title: |
Magic |
| Student: |
Hope McIntosh |
| Teacher: |
Kim Liscoe |
| Grade: |
7 |
| School: |
W.P. Grier Middle School |
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This PSA shows how a classroom full of technology can really engage students and make learning fun for students.
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| Title: |
n/a |
| Student: |
Victoria Carter |
| Teacher: |
Larry Stowe |
| Grade: |
5 |
| School: |
Frenchtown |
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Victoria Carter Final
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