Wednesday, June 23, 2008
PRINCE CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEIVES HP TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING GRANT
Prince Charles Elementary School is one of ten K-12 public schools across Canada to receive the 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant. The grant is designed to transform and improve learning in the classroom through innovative uses of technology. The school will receive an award package of HP products and a cash award for five teachers, with a total value of more than $38,000. Each of the ten HP Technology for Teaching grant recipients will use wireless HP Tablet PC technology to enhance learning in engineering, math, science, computer science or business courses. With this grant, students will participate in an authentic project resulting in personally meaningful data. They will learn that they can impact their school and community positively through recycling.
More information about the 2008 HP Technology for Teaching program and grant recipients is available at http://h10084.www1.hp.com/canada/corporate/philanthropy/teaching_grant_recipients.html.
Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future in every one of our classrooms. We’re focused on ensuring each student learns to their full potential and develops the ability, passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to their community.
Edmonton Public Schools
Centre for Education
1 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9