Innovative Teachers Forum and Awards

Microsoft has announced the 6th Microsoft UK Innovative Teachers Forum, which is to be held on 1 December 2009 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Birmingham.

This one-day conference is free of charge for all teachers and educators who wish to attend and will look to address the theme of ‘Connecting Learners, Connecting Teachers’.

Keynote speakers and practical workshops will explore this theme, along with ‘real life’ examples of some of the most innovative use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Registration for the conference is now open.

Innovative Teachers Forum awards

Entries are now open for the UK Innovative Teachers Forum Awards.

Do you have learning projects that utilise technology and have made a difference in the classroom? Have you been able to influence colleagues through your teaching practice?

You could be one of the top educators in the UK invited to share your work with delegates at this conference.

Innovative Teachers Forum awards will be given in three categories:

Microsoft Innovative Teacher Award – sponsored by Microsoft Partners in Learning

Innovative Teaching and Learning through a Learning Platform Award – sponsored by Shireland Learning

Impact and Improvement Award– sponsored by Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

Full details of how to enter can be found at www.uk.innovativeteachers.com

The closing date for entries is 15 November 2009.