Elearning Technology

Essay contests are a time-honored tradition, but in a 21st century twist on the classic approach, eSchool News held a video contest. The publishers asked students from elementary through high school to send a three to seven minute video on the topic "How Technology Helps Me Learn." Entries poured in from across the U.S. The results clearly indicate that today's students are at home with computer technology and more.

Educational Technology Enriches Schools

Students demonstrated the many ways they use computers in the classroom, from researching homework assignments to producing the school's morning news show to learning to follow directions by using a flight simulator. Finalists include videos featuring time-travel and missing person themes. You can help choose the winners of the Empowered Education Awards by voting on the eSchool News website.


Proving the Value of Educational Technology

The contest is intended to prove the value of educational technology by letting students speak directly to how technology adds to their educational experience. Watch the videos and you'll be convinced that young people make great advocates for school technology.