SCAET 2017
Technology Innovative Program Awards
Instructions & Application Worksheet
(this information must be submitted online as instructed below)
Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2017
Please read the instructions below. You may use this worksheet as a planning guide prior to completing the online application. All applications must be submitted online at:
The South Carolina Association for Educational Technology recognizes that there are many outstanding programs and activities in our state that showcase innovative uses of technology in education. The SCAET Technology Innovative Program Awards have been established to honor those best practices.
This year’s recipients will be recognized at the South Carolina EdTech 2017 Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, October 25-27, 2017, during the Awards Ceremony Luncheon.
Up to one award may be given in each category: Elementary, Middle, High School, and District. Merit of Honor awards may also be extended to runner-ups in each category. Within each category there are three levels of institution size:
Level I classification = Student enrollment up to 500
Level II classification = Student enrollment up to 1,000 students
Level III classification = Student enrollment over 1,000 students
Level IV classification = Districts with up to 3,999 students
Level V classification = Districts with up to 9,999 students
Level VI classification = Districts with over 10,000 students
Each category winner will receive two complimentary registrations to SC EdTech 2017 Conference, recognition during the Awards Ceremony Luncheon (October 26, 2017), complimentary exhibit space in the Showcase Lounge, and other valuable prizes.
The following guidelines must be followed when submitting a program initiative for consideration of recognition:
- Applications must be submitted online by August 31, 2017 at: No late applications will be considered.
- Only complete applications will be considered.
- No additional materials will be considered. Program or initiative description not to exceed 250 words.
- At least one representative from each winning school must be present at EdTech in Myrtle Beach, SC on October 26, 2017. Two complimentary registrations will be given to each winning school.
- The winning schools must present an article on their winning program in electronic format to be posted on the SC EdTech website at:
SCAET Technology Innovative Program Awards Application Worksheet
Category:Elementary (PreK – 5)Middle (6 – 8)High School (9 – 12)District
Level (please circle):IIIIIIIVVVI
Contact Person: Email:
Program Title: ______
School/Organization:
Street:
City: Zipcode:
Phone: Fax:
Email:
Principal: * Signature:
District:
Superintendent: * Signature:
Team Members (if necessary):
- Describe your technology innovative program. 250 words or less.
- Describe your collaborative efforts in establishing this program. 250 words or less.
- How is technology integrated into the curriculum? 250 words or less.
- How has technology been used to support the various testing programs in the State, e.g. SC PASS, SC READY, National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP), South Carolina Readiness Assessment (SCRA), Gifted and Talented/Project STAR? 250 words or less.
- How has technology impacted students in your program? 250 words or less.
- What supporting material do you have that shows your program has improved student performance? 250 words or less.
- Provide a brief summary of your program (this information will be used to write the award citation for winning nominations.). 85 words or less
* In lieu of signatures, I affirm that the Principal/ Superintendent has reviewed and approved the submission of the application for the TIP awards program.
The final application must be submitted online via the EdTech website located at after creating your draft with this document as a guide.