netTrekker d.i. NECC 2009 Scholarship
 

netTrekker d.i. wants to send you to NECC '09 in Washington, D.C. June 28-July 1!

We understand the difficulties with funding concerns and cutbacks for out-of-state travel. We want to help! netTrekker d.i. will award two $1500 scholarships to assist educators with conference registration, travel expenses, etc., to NECC '09.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to any current netTrekker d.i. subscriber as of April 29, 2009.

Scholarships Awarded

Two scholarships will be awarded on April 29, 2009, to give winners time to take advantage of NECC '09 early bird registration that ends May 1.

Requirements

Submit a project for students using 21st Century Skills designed in My Portfolio. Your My Portfolio submission must include:

  • The standard(s) that your project addresses.
  • At least one resource from netTrekker d.i. (resource can be a website, a timeline, a famous person search, or an image).
  • A template (User-Defined Template or Digital Literacy Template) with directions for the project.
Submission Deadline

All entries must be submitted by midnight Pacific Time on April 15, 2009. Up to 5 entries per participant will be accepted.

Selection

Entries will be judged on meeting the Requirements, on creativity, and incorporating 21st century skills. Winners will be selected by a committee of netTrekker management and content editors and notified on April 29, 2009. Check out netTrekker's 21st Century Skills channel for information on 21st century skills.

NECC Presentation

Winners will present their lesson in the netTrekker d.i. booth at NECC '09 during a 30-minute presentation, to be scheduled on Monday, June 29, or Tuesday, June 30.

Not familiar with My Portfolio?
Project-Based Assignment Examples

Following are examples of project-based assignments within My Portfolio. Click the video you would like to view. Check back soon for additional examples.

Copying Your Folder's URL in My Portfolio

Once your folder is complete and ready for submission:

  • Copy your folder to your School Portfolio.
  • Click on the folder within your School’s Portfolio that contains your project-based assignment.
  • Copy the URL from the browser address bar as shown below.
  • Paste the URL when submitting your project-based assignment.

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