CDW-G and eSchool News Launch Awards Program to Celebrate Ed Tech
Success and Cross-department Teamwork
VERNON HILLS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CDW-G
(NASDAQ: CDW), a leading provider of integrated information technology
solutions to education, government and healthcare, in partnership with
eSchool News today announced the launch of Collaboration Nation - an
awards program that will recognize the nation's finest examples of
collaboration and successful educational technology projects. CDW-G will
share the winning school and district's keys to success and will award
that school or district a grand prize of $50,000 to spend with CDW-G on
products and services from partners such as HP, Lenovo and Meraki.
"Education is in the digital age, and technology is no longer a luxury,
but a critical learning tool," said Geoff Fletcher, education industry
expert and a Collaboration Nation judge. "More than ever, the long-term
success of technology-driven projects requires that we bring together
all departments - IT, curriculum, instruction and administration - and
Collaboration Nation will recognize the schools and districts that have
put in the hard work to make this happen."
From March 2 - June 30, 2015, schools and districts are invited to
submit a nomination and short video at www.eschoolnews.com/collaboration.
With a focus on cross-department collaboration, the winning school or
district's nomination and video will demonstrate exemplary educational
technology collaboration and how the project had a measurable impact on
learning and teaching.
A distinguished four-judge panel, outlined below, will review all
entries:
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Geoff Fletcher, education industry expert: Fletcher is an education
veteran and expert, having served in myriad roles including deputy
executive director for SETDA, editorial director with two education
publications, associate commissioner at the Texas Education Agency,
assistant professor at Miami University (Ohio) and secondary school
teacher
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Luann Hughes, director of technology, Temple Independent School
District: Hughes has been in public schools since 1979. She served as
director of technology for Temple Independent School District for the
past 14 years, and is also the current TCEA director for Area 12
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Therese Mageau, editorial director, eSchool News: Mageau has been in
the education marketplace for more than 25 years, developing a strong
understanding of the ways technology impacts education
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Eric Patnoudes, K-12 specialist, CDW-G: Patnoudes, a Microsoft Expert
Educator, former teacher and instructional technologist, works with
curriculum and technology departments to make sure that common goals
are identified and pursued responsibly, cohesively and strategically
CDW-G and eSchool News will announce the grand prize winner after June
30, 2015. A complete list of rules is available online at www.eschoolnews.com/collaboration/rules.
Schools and districts are also encouraged to be a part of the
Collaboration Nation community on Facebook
by sharing videos of collaboration successes. Each month (April, May and
June), the school or district video that has the most shares on Facebook
will win a $15,000 prize in products from Collaboration Nation partners
such as HP, Lenovo or Meraki.
Learn more about Collaboration Nation at www.eschoolnews.com/collaboration.
About CDW-G
A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW (NASDAQ: CDW), CDW Government (CDW-G)
is a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education
and healthcare customers. The company features dedicated account
managers who help customers choose the right technology products and
services to meet their needs. The company's solutions architects and
engineers offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its
advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation
and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include
notebooks, desktops, printers, servers and storage, unified
communications, security, wireless, power and cooling, networking,
software licensing and mobility solutions.
For more information about CDW-G product offerings, procurement options,
services and solutions, call 1.800.808.4239, email cdwgsales@cdwg.com
or visit the CDW-G website at www.CDWG.com.
About eSchool Media
eSchool Media Inc. is a news and information organization delivering
print, online, email and video communications to more than half a
million K-20 decision makers and influencers throughout North America
and around the world. Its information networks help educators
successfully use technology to transform education and achieve their
goals. eSchool News is the flagship publication of eSchool Media Inc.,
which also includes eCampus News, serving higher education, and
eClassroom News, an electronic publication network for teachers.
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