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Oklahoma’s Touchstone Energy Co-ops Sponsoring Grants for Teachers Using Technology to Transform Teaching, Learning


Oklahoma educators who are adopting technology in innovative ways and making academic content more engag- ing, relevant and effective for today’s youth.”


Oklahoma’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives, in partnership with the University of Oklahoma’s K20 Center and the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, are recognizing teachers from across the state who are effec- tively using technology to transform teaching and learning. Sponsoring grants for teachers and their schools through the Touchstone Energy Co- operatives SKIE Award is, “a natural fit that reflects our ongoing commit- ment to Oklahoma communities and emphasizes the guiding principles and values upon which we operate and are bound,” says NFEC General Manager Scott Copeland.


“As cooperatives, we have special responsibilities to the communities in our service areas and to education and training,” Copeland said. “We are thrilled to showcase—and reward—


The co-ops have donated $90,000 to endow teacher grants. The endow- ment ensures permanent funding for the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives SKIE Award, which will provide six $500 grants to regional winners in the annual competition. Regional winners become eligible for the state-wide award, which garners an additional $1,500 for the teacher and a $2,500 grant for the 4560-001 school at which the winner teaches. “Teachers have the amazing abil- ity to broaden our world-view, open our eyes and shape our lives,” said Dr. Leslie Williams, Director of the K20 Center. “Unfortunately, we live in an economy where teachers are forced to do more with less. It’s through partnerships like this we can reward outstanding educators and cultivate technology-rich learning communities designed to enhance student success.” Award winners will be recog- nized at the K20 Innovative Learning Institute (ILI), a one-day professional development and networking confer- ence hosted by the K20 Center. Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and the K20 Center are currently seeking applications from innovative Oklahoma educators. To be considered for SKIE Award, teachers – or a team of educators working collaboratively and willing to be considered as a team in the application process – must:


• Possess a record of outstand- ing application/integration of the K20 Center IDEALS;


• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and the use of tech- nology; and


• Demonstrate instruction that is both engaging and effective for students. Applications are due Septem-


ber 30. To apply, applicants need to complete a questionnaire and attach a video or other multimedia artifact (PowerPoint with pictures, etc.) to demonstrate their teaching. Forms are available on the K20 ILI website, http://k20ili.com. For more informa- tion about the application process, contact Dr. Linda Atkinson, Associate Director for K12 Partnerships, latkin- son@ou.edu.


For more information about the K20 Innovative Learning Institute, visit http://k20ili.com or contact Au- tumn McMahon at (405) 325-1266 or amcmahon@ou.edu.


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