Since 1991, ISTE'S Online Learning Special Interest Group (SIGOL) has recognized creative teachers for their pioneering use of telecommunication networks to provide innovative learning opportunities for K–16 students. We're looking for an individual or group that has successfully planned, implemented, and evaluated an online learning activity to enhance and/or improve student learning. Project contributors or partners are welcome to participate in the ISTE annual conference and exposition poster session, but only the author will receive an award.

The award winners will receive:

• Recognition at ISTE's annual conference and exposition
• Complimentary registration to ISTE's annual conference and exposition (up to two)
  
• Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to attend ISTE's annual conference and exposition (up to two)
• An invitation to present in the poster session at ISTE's annual conference and exposition
• A one-year ISTE membership (up to two)
• An engraved plaque recognizing the recipient's outstanding achievement (up to two)
  
• Recognition in ISTE publications, in press releases provided to local media, and on the iste.org website

Learn more about SIGOL (Online Learning Special Interest Group).

Nominations for 2013 ISTE Awards are now closed. Winners and non-winners will be notified in April.

Left to right: Dr. Christine L. Coleman, Patricia Loeblein, Gail Casey

First place

Gail Casey, PhD Student, Deakin University and Classroom Teacher, Geelong High School
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Project: WebToWhere: Creative Learning for the Global Classroom

Second place

Dr. Kathy Perkins, Director and Team Member, PhET Interactive Simulations Project, University of Colorado
Patricia Loeblein, Teacher and PhET Team Member, Evergreen High School
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Project: Creating and Using PhET Interactive Simulations to Improve Science Education

Third place

Dr. Christine L. Coleman, DPS, Director of Technology, City School District of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Project: Mobile Learning on the Go!

View previous award winners (PDF).