The deadline to submit a video application is about one week away in a contest that awards $25,000 to improve STEM education in public schools in the region.
ORAU’s Extreme Classroom Makeover is open to third-grade to 10th-grade math and science teachers in public schools within 50 miles of Oak Ridge. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The $25,000 can be used for new equipment to update classrooms with new technology, ORAU said.
A runner-up will receive $5,000 in new equipment.
There will also be a $2,500 viewers’ choice award selected by the general public from among all entries received, ORAU said.
ORAU said it launched Extreme Classroom Makeover in 2008 to help improve STEM education in public schools across East Tennessee.
“The concept played off of home makeover shows that were trendy at the time—one teacher, one classroom, and $25,000 in new technology,” ORAU said. “In the years since, technology has proven to be a vital part of the education experience for students. Still, some schools do not have the budgets to keep pace with changing technology. Keeping up with current demands seems like a luxury.
“That’s where Extreme Classroom Makeover can help.”
To enter, submit a three- to four-minute video creatively illustrating the need and potential uses of the technology in your classroom and complete a brief online application. the video application deadline is Tuesday, January 31.
Judging will take place in February, and winners will be announced in March.
For more information, see this ORAU website page.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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