K-12 HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative (U.S. and Puerto Rico)

The K-12 HP Technology for Teaching grant initiative is designed to support innovative and effective uses of technology in the classroom setting.

School teams consisting of 5 teachers receive equipment, professional development and support they need to effectively integrate technology into their classroom instruction.
 

K-12 award package

The 2008 K-12 HP Technology for Teaching grant award includes several elements. The award package is valued at more than $38,000. Each of the five teachers on the school's project team received^*:

• an HP Tablet PC with Microsoft Windows Vista Tablet PC Edition
• 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 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
• Shared use of a Designjet printer (intended for use by teachers beyond the grant team)

The HP equipment will be the property of the school, and will be used by the project team members for purposes of the proposed project. The stipends will be awarded to the school in the form of a cash grant, and must be distributed by the school to the teachers on the project team as an acknowledgment of the time and effort required to change instructional practice.

To enhance each project and further its success, Microsoft has generously agreed to donate five licenses of Microsoft Office Enterprise and five licenses of Microsoft Student 2008 to each school receiving a 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant. The total value of the Microsoft donation is $1,790.

• Microsoft Student 2008 - Whether it's math, research projects, or foreign languages, you can find the right tools and information to get your homework started quickly, get questions answered faster, and complete assignments that help earn higher grades with Encarta Premium 2008.
• Microsoft Office Enterprise - The 2007 Microsoft Office system provides the ultimate arsenal of productivity tools for your students, educators, administrators, and support staff. From word processing to classroom presentations and animated Web design, the Microsoft Office system delivers a powerful and easy-to-use experience. With Office Live Workspaces, you can also access, share, and save your papers, assignments, and other important documents online