Fayetteville Teacher Wins BRAC/Lenovo Technology Contest
Gladys Tate knows that technology drives her students and wants to use it to create a virtual field trip with them. Her essay which described how she would use technology to increase the level of engagement in the classroom was selected as the winner of the Lenovo Technology Contest, a regional competition, sponsored by the BRAC Regional Task Force (BRAC RTF).
Tate teaches eighth grade social studies at Lewis Chapel Middle School in Fayetteville.
“We were quite impressed with the quality of Ms. Tate’s instructional vision, and there is no doubt that her students are the real winners,” said Jane Smith, education program manager for BRAC RTF.
Her essay entitled “A Global Approach to Using Technology in the Classrooms” was selected as the contest winner by members of the BRAC Region STEM Community Collaborative Design Team.
“I can say this was a wonderful opportunity for educators to be heard on our innovative ideas for engaging our students and thus enhancing our country’s future,” said Tate.
For her effort, she received a Lenovo X200 Tablet. The contest was open to K -12 teachers in the 11-county BRAC region. Dozens of entries were received.
“As you enable your classroom of digital learners to be more aware of global culture, geography, civics, and international motivation, I hope you are able to get great use of the Lenovo X200 Tablet,” added Jason Mooneyham, Lenovo director of sales, U.S. Enterprise Division. “While it is only a start to what you truly need for widespread global digital communication and learning, I hope you are able to use it for the engagement and enthusiasm you strive to achieve each day in your classroom.”