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Compass Learning® Announces Winners of $185,000 National Classroom Refresh ContestCompass (News - Alert) Learning, a leader in learning acceleration, announced today the grand prize winners of its first annual Classroom Refresh Contest™. Sponsored by Compass Learning, the contest challenged students and teachers to produce music videos demonstrating how technology can benefit and enrich classroom instruction. The winners, representing the top three video submissions from more than 120 entries from across the United States, were selected by a guest judging panel and more than 100,000 votes submitted by the general public through the contest site, www.classroomrefreshcontest.com. The complete Classroom Refresh Contest prize package is valued at approximately $185,000, and it includes cutting-edge personalized learning software, hardware, professional development, and support packages from Compass Learning, Education Elements, SMART® Technologies, NWEA™ and Middlebury Interactive Languages™. Each of the three winning classrooms will be transformed into engaging, collaborative learning environments in which educators are able to personalize instruction to meet the needs of their students. Grades K-5 Winner: Joe Ginter's class from St. Marys Intermediate School in St. Marys, OH. Their video, "Wish We All Would Use Technology More" can be viewed here. "Entering the Compass Learning Classroom Refresh Contest allowed us to experience the overwhelming support we received from our community," said Ginter. "Our students witnessed a ripple effect of support which started with the school, extended to the district, the community and to the state of Ohio. The entire experience, from creating the video to promoting it, was a positive learning experience for all." Grades 6-8 Winner: Dorothy Henson's class from Algonquin Middle School in Des Plaines, IL. Their video, "Tech Tech Baby" can be viewed here. "We want to thank Compass Learning and the other sponsors for hosting the Classroom Refresh Contest. We are so grateful to have received such overwhelming support from our school, district, the Des Plaines community, and even friends from other states and countries," said Henson. "This contest was about so much more than just winning. The Classroom Refresh Contest was a way to show the students that if they take risks and work hard, it is possible to succeed and have a dream come true. " Grades 9-12 Winner: Julia Coots' class from Portland High School in Portland, TN. Their video, "Get Hype with Technology" can be viewed here. "We are very excited to win the Compass Learning Classroom Refresh Contest," said Coots. "This is an amazing opportunity for me, my students, and Portland High School." "We were so impressed with the imagination and enthusiasm that all participating students and teachers demonstrated in this contest," said Eileen Shihadeh, Vice President at Compass Learning. "With more than 100,000 votes in total, the three winning teachers and their classes proved they are very deserving of a true classroom refresh! We are honored to make a difference in these schools by equipping them with technology that will help personalize the learning experience for each student." Winners will receive a classroom technology makeover with engaging tools and resources, including:
An elite judging panel, which helped determine the winners, was comprised of established education and technology industry professionals. "I loved seeing the creativity, hard work, and expertise that went into crafting such impressive education videos," said Jeff Dunn, co-founder of Daily Genius (News - Alert) and Edudemic. "Each should be honored and the students-and supporting teachers-should feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. Now, imagine how amazing the videos could be with even more technology in the classroom!" For more information about the Compass Learning Classroom Refresh Contest, please visit www.classroomrefreshcontest.com. About Compass Learning® Known for its academic rigor that is based on more than 40 years of research into how students learn, Compass Learning partners with educators to ensure that students achieve record academic results, one learner at a time. Its K-12 learning acceleration software™ combines a rigorous instructional approach and actionable data with engaging digital content so students have fun while making real progress. Supported by innovative professional development, Compass Learning is a comprehensive answer for educators who want to inspire students on the path to success. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Compass Learning serves more than 10,000 schools across the United States. To learn more about Compass Learning, please visit www.compasslearning.com. For media inquiries, please contact Elisabeth Wraase at Stanton Communications at (410) 727-6855 or [email protected].
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