Background: The Atlantic County ETTC encourages the creative incorporation of technology in the classroom to infuse the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJ CCCS). The ETTC wishes to build on the many exciting ideas and resources available today in Atlantic County, and also wants to foster the growth of new ideas on how technology fits in K-12 education. The winners of this contest will provide the ETTC and their colleagues with valuable models to follow!

Entries should be delivered to: The Atlantic County ETTC Lesson Plan Contest, Room F-210, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona NJ 08240 (Applications will not be accepted via fax or email.)

Questions? Call 652-4931 or send email to Anu.Vedantham@stockton.edu

Deadline: April 24, 1998. No late submissions will be considered.

Winners will be announced at our Turnkey Trainer Certification Ceremony at the Performing Arts Center at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in early May. Winning entries will be posted on the ETTC website.

Prizes: We have received exciting gift certificates from several businesses in this area, and we aim to provide a grand prize of a digital camera!

• The entry can be a lesson plan covering one or more days of instruction; an instruction unit covering several days of instruction; or a thematic project.
• The entry must have been taught prior to submission.
• The entry must include a completed Application Form.
• The entry should include the use of technology in the classroom which may include – but is NOT limited to – the Internet, CD-ROMs, educational software, video or distance learning technologies.
• The entry must reflect original work by the participant, rather than the reflection of existing projects from national foundations or software companies.
• The contest will be run in 4 categories – one entry can be submitted to only one category:
• Category 1: Instruction suitable for Grades Pre-K through 2
• Category 2: Instruction suitable for Grades 3 through 5
• Category 3: Instruction suitable for Grades 6 through 8
• Category 4: Instruction suitable for Grades 9 through 12
• The entry must be submitted in both hardcopy and electronic form. Three hard copies of the entry, including the Application Form, must be provided. The electronic version can be submitted on PC or Macintosh disks in a format readable by Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Claris Works or other popular software packages. (Call the ETTC with specific software questions.) The entry, and other written documentation should be in Times New Roman font, 12 point size with no italics (to facilitate the computer scanning process).
• Any individual school teacher or other school district employee in Atlantic County may submit entries to this contest.
• An individual can submit more than one entry to this contest.
• Participants may provide one copy of supporting materials such as videotapes, CD-ROMs, etc. Supporting materials can be picked up at the Atlantic County ETTC after judging is complete.
• Participants agree to give the Atlantic County ETTC rights to reproduce the entries for distribution to other districts and posting on the ETTC website.

The following section lists discussion questions for the judges as they consider contest entries. Please note that entries are not expected to answer all of the following questions!

1. Creative Use of Technology in the Classroom : 50% of score

Effective Use of Technology: Is the technology used effectively and creatively? Does the use of technology contribute concretely to the learning process? Can the lesson be adapted easily if the technology used becomes obsolete?

Clarity: Does the entry stand on its own? Is the entry understandable to a teacher reading it for the first time who wants to conduct this instruction in his / her own class?

Adaptability / Practicality : Is the lesson easily reproducible in another teacher’s classroom? Is it practical to implement in terms of technical requirements and know-how? Is it adaptable to students with special needs?

2. Support of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards : 50% of score

Judges: Winners will be selected by the members of the Atlantic County ETTC Curriculum Committee. Our members are:

• Mr. Thomas Baruffi, Superintendent, Folsom Public Schools
• Ms. Pam Burnell, Computer Teacher, Oakcrest High School
• Ms. Margaret Doran, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Linwood Public Schools
• Ms. Judy Gallagher, Reading / LA / Basic Skills Coordinator, Margate Public Schools
• Ms. Maureen Guenther, Computer Teacher, Brigantine Public Schools,
• Ms. Carmela Harford, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Buena Public Schools
• Ms. Valerie Hart, Librarian, Margate Public Schools
• Ms. Dena Hartigan, Director of Curriculum and Special Projects, Atlantic County Vocational Technical Schools
• Dr. Philip Heery, Assistant Superintendent, Egg Harbor Township Public Schools
• Ms. Ginger MacBrair, Curriculum Coordinator, Hamilton Public Schools
• Mr. Dominic Moffa, Vice-president, Atlanticare Health System
• Mr. Tim Scepansky, Technology Coordinator, Folsom Public Schools
• Dr. Odette Silva, Superintendent, Pleasantville Public Schools
• Ms. Linda Thompson, Computer Teacher, Absegami High School
• Mr. Frank Vanalesti, Curriculum Coordinator, Mullica Township Public Schools
• Ms. Anu Vedantham, Director, Atlantic County ETTC
• Ms. Sharon Wright, Computer Coordinator, Pleasantville Public Schools

Sponsors: Our sponsors include Microsoft, School House Computers, Gourmet Italian Restaurant, Andres’ Pizza Palace, Houghton-Mifflin, Modern Curriculum Press, Sugar Hill Inn….