Technology infused pedagogy has the power to transform teaching & learning. We can now create deeper and authentic learning through the use of digital resources that are now available to both teachers and students. It’s never been a more exciting time for teachers to explore and for schools to stay connected with accessible and current technology to nurture student engagement and success.
MindShare Learning with prize sponsorship by Dell EMC is bringing the 10th annual Classroom of the Future Challenge to schools across Canada; giving teachers and students from JK-Grade 12 the opportunity to participate in an Extreme Classroom Makeover!
Contest Submission Details
Record and Submit a 2-3 minute video to showcase how you and your students could use technology to transform teaching and learning in your classroom. All videos must include the MindShare Learning Technology logo and the name of the contest: Classroom of the Future Challenge. It is the responsibility of the Teacher making the contest submission to obtain the permission of parents or guardians of any minors under the age of 18 that will be seen in the contest video. MindShare Learning will choose the prize winners. Odds of winning depend on the number of valid entries received.
Tips & Tricks for a great video submission:
Ensure you are in a well-lit area, let us see how you are using technology
Capture authentic learning in action involving your students
Speak–loud and clear, we want to hear what you have to say
Submissions will be accepted until midnight PST on Monday, February 19th, 2018
The official announcement of the three (3) 2018 grand prize national winners will be shared in the February edition of the MindShare Learning Report. Winners will receive an Extreme Classroom Makeover courtesy of our prize sponsor Dell EMC. The prize packages (including professional learning) for each winning school are valued between $10,000-$30,000. Prizes will be shipped separately directly to the winning schools. Prizes are intended for utilization at the respective winning schools and not considered the teacher’s personal winnings.
You could help your school win some amazing prizes!
First Place
30 Latitude 3189 2-in1 Notebooks
Dell Compact Charging Cart
Dell 55” 4K Touch Interactive Monitor-C5518QT with Large Height Adjustable Stand
1 set of Microbits, which includes a session of teacher training, plus 3 curricular activities from Stem Learning Lab
1 Bosch Dremel 3D Printer
2-hour Microsoft Teacher Professional Development, guided by a qualified education trainer
1 School Set & PD Webinar from C21 Spiral Playbook
1 Robotics / Coding Prize Pack from Logics Academy
1 Ergotron Bonus Gift LiftFit Desk
Second Place
10 Latitude 3189 2-in-1 Notebooks
1 Dell 55 Touch Interactive Monitor-C5518QT with Large Height Adjustable Stand
1 set of Microbits, which includes a session of teacher training, plus 3 curricular activities from Stem Learning Lab
1 Bosch Dremel 3D Printer
2-hour Microsoft Teacher Professional Development, guided by a qualified education trainer
1 School Set & PD Webinar from C21 Spiral Playbook
1 Robotics / Coding Prize Pack from Logics Academy
1 Ergotron Bonus Gift LiftFit Desk
Third Place
5 Latitude 3189 2-in-1 Notebooks
1 Dell 55 Touch Interactive Monitor-C5518QT with Large Height Adjustable Stand
1 set of Microbits, which includes a session of teacher training, plus 3 curricular activities from Stem Learning Lab
1 Bosch Dremel 3D Printer
2-hour Microsoft Teacher Professional Development, guided by a qualified education trainer
1 School Set & PD Webinar from C21 Spiral Playbook
1 Robotics / Coding Prize Pack from Logics Academy
1 Ergotron Bonus Gift LiftFit Desk
How Will Prizes Be Awarded?
The official announcement of the three (3) 2018 grand prize national winners will be shared in the March
edition of the MindShare Learning Report. Winners will receive a ‘Makerspace’ prize package (including
professional learning) valued at over $10,000.00 for each school. Sponsors will ship prize packages directly to the winning schools. Prizes are intended for utilization at the respective winning schools and not considered the teacher’s personal winnings.
The judges are comprised of a MindShare Learning Report representative (1), MindShare Learning Board member (2) and last year’s contest winners (3), as well as special guest judges from Dell EMC & Microsoft(4). The judging criteria rubrics, used by the judges, will be based on C21 Canada’s 7 C’s of 21st Century Learning. This rubric can be found below.
Open to full-time K-12 educators working in a publicly funded Canadian School and holding a valid teaching certificate.
Teachers must seek approval from their school principal to participate.
Group submissions (teachers and students) by a school are permitted and encouraged.
Submissions must be in video format and uploaded to YouTube.
The Submission can be no more than three (3) minutes in length and contain no copyrighted material.
All submitted video intros must include; the Mindshare Learning Technology logo, the name of the contest and the Canada 150 logo.
Please seek appropriate approvals from video participants in the event your submission is successful and we wish to showcase your video.
Prizes must be accepted as awarded. There is no cash value.
Winners must be prepared to participate in award ceremonies and agree to their photo being published.*For further info please contact us at info@mindsharelearning.com
