1. PBS Teachers Innovation Awards 2011 January 11, 2011 – March 31, 2011

2. 2010 Highlights Sample Projects  space science investigations using the web, computer simulations and satellite imagery (6-8)  art appreciation and projects infused with technology components including digital storytelling, wikis, online student galleries, webcams, greenscreens, more… (3-5)  use of physics and engineering to create new toys plus testing and marketing (9- 12)  use of flip video, Photo Story and a blog to explore the effects of recycling paper on landfills (3-5)  simulated mission to space including working mission control and orbiter (6-8)  student development of a computer simulation to engage in a study of air bags (9- 12)  use of Audacity, voice thread, and green screen to explore how words inspire art (3-5)  student built energy efficient house utilizing solar and geothermal technologies (9- 12)  student written and produced standards-based videos on timely topics (3-5)  use of voice thread, wall wisher, and skype for digital book publication for world wide distribution (K-2)

3. 2010 Highlights Quotes from Winners “The Innovation challenge was a worthwhile experience and the recognition is very appreciated.” - Top 50 winner: Belinda Young “ I am so sorry I did not e-mail you back sooner. I have been so excited telling my school, family and friends that I completely forgot to respond THANK YOU!!! This is the most meaningful recognition I have ever received.” - Top 50 winner: Jamie Jenkins “Thank you!! I'm so excited to be a part of the PBS teachers community and this is such an honor to be recognized by my peers.” – Teacher’s Choice Winner: Nancye Blair

4. 2010 Highlights Video from Winner Video from 2010 Top 10 winner Tricia Fuglestad Elementary art teacher from Illinois http://vimeo.com/11964840

5. 2010 Highlights and Other Winning Opportunities Press – Top 10 winners profiled by local news outlets Presence on PBS Teachers Top 50 winners and Teacher’s Choice Winner’s listed on site Top 10 winners featured in newsletter Top 10 winner Kareen Borders was also named a National Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. (June 2010) Colleen Howard and a co-worker received VIP tours of KAET and ASSET memberships and will be presenting their Space Simulation program at KAET’s October conference Colleen Howard also received invitations to participate in NASA’s Science Caravan and the NASA Education Resource Center at Embry-Riddle in Prescott, AZ

6. Changes for 2011 Mandatory use and identification of local or national PBS resource Mandatory video Online identification of station call letters and ability for site visitors to sort by station or state

7. Resources for Stations http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/toolkit/ http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/toolkit/ o A sample email that stations can send out to users promoting the contest o a link to the PBS press release o the flyer in English, Spanish, and localizable o 3 badges with the Innovation Awards logos that stations can put on their sites to link through to PBS Teachers. Ready for stations beginning approximately January 6th