The K-12 HP Technology for Teaching grant initiative is designed to support innovative and effective uses of technology in the classroom setting. HP granted at least 110 awards to K-12 public schools that are using a collaborative, team-based approach to implementing technology integration projects. School teams consisting of 5 teachers will be receiving the equipment, professional development and support they need to effectively integrate technology into their classroom instruction.
In the selection process, some preference is given to schools that serve a large number of low-income students, relative to district or state free and reduced price lunch percentages, and to projects that included integration of mathematics and/or science curriculum.
In the case of Columbia Junior High's project, Leanna Aker submitted a grant on behalf of the science teachers (add information from grant here) (list teachers)
The 2007 K-12 HP Technology for Teaching grant award included an award package valued at approximately $40,000. Each of the five teachers on the school's project team received:
- an HP Tablet PC
- a multimedia projector
- an HP digital camera
- an HP Officejet printer, scanner, copier
- a $500 stipend
- customized professional development opportunities to support the use of technology in their teaching and support from a mentor with experience integrating technology in the K-12 environment. The professional development program will be delivered on HP's behalf by the (ISTE).
