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The National School Boards Association is looking for educators who are passionate about using technology to make a dramatic impact on teaching and learning.  If you know of an educator who embraces the newest tools and is always exploring how they can be applied to education, please be sure to submit their names for consideration as part of the NSBA’s “20 to Watch” recognition program by December 10th. The “20 to Watch” program was established as part of the 20th anniversary celebration for NSBA’s technology and learning conference in 2006.  The program identifies the emerging leaders within the education technology community who have the ability to impact the field over the next 20 years.  The 2012-13 “20 to Watch” will be honored in San Diego during CoSN’s Annual Conference on March 11th and recognized during the Technology Leadership Network Luncheon at the NSBA Annual Conference, also in San Diego, on April 14th. We have a long line of BrainPOP Educators who are past nominees for this prestigious program including Dr. Kari Stubbs, BrainPOP’s Vice President of Innovation and Learning; Adina Popa; Robert Miller; and Teryl Magee.  Now it’s your turn to nominate one of your innovative and inspiring colleagues!

The National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) has named its “20 to Watch” honors for 2011-2012. These education leaders from across the country are being recognized for promoting the incorporation of innovative technology into high-quality classroom learning and school district operations.  BrainPOP sends a hearty congratulations to the 3 BrainPOP Educators who are recipients of this years award! Janet A. Platenberg Principal from Steuart Weller Elementary School in Virginia,  Andrea Keller (also TCEA teacher of the year) a K-3 Teacher Irving TX ISD and Jeannette Gautier-Downes IT Professional Developer from NYC are making Moby proud! Janet Shares: “BrainPOP has become quintessential in our lessons as students are either introduced to new concepts or are reviewing material for mastery.  The short, research-based videos cover a multitude of topics, and we are thrilled that 1) new videos are consistently added to the database, and that 2) existing videos are kept current so that information is always accurate.  The new GameUp addition allows students to practice what they learn in a simulated environment.   Our teachers use iPad and iPod touch devices in their classrooms and they are excited that now they can access all of the BrainPOP content via the BrainPOP app.  Our staff is also consistently involved with BrainPOP Educators, a free service through which they access free webinars… Read the Rest»

Dr. Kari Stubbs, Vice President of 21st Century Learning at BrainPOP, was in the first “20 to Watch” class in 2006. Since then, many BrainPOP Educators have been recognized including Adina Popa, Robert Miller, and Teryl Magee. Click here to checkout the previous winners. NSBA’s “20 to Watch” Recognition Program Do you know educators who are passionate about using technology to transform teaching and learning; who can inspire their colleagues to embrace new tools; and who are curious by nature and always looking for how the next innovation can be applied to education?  If so, please submit their names by January 12th for consideration as part of the National School Boards Association’s “20 to Watch” recognition program.  The 2011-12 “20″ will be honored in Washington during CoSN’s Annual Conference, March 5-7, and recognized during the Technology Leadership Network Luncheon at the NSBA Annual Conference in Boston, April 22. Established in 2006 as a part of the 20th anniversary celebration for NSBA’s technology and learning conference , the “20 to Watch” program identifies emerging leaders within the education technology community who have the potential to impact the field for the next 20 years. While primarily focused on K-12 teachers, administrators, and… Read the Rest»