KASA is proud to announce this new contest, aimed at initiating conversations among students about the role technology plays in instruction. This year's topic asked students to explore how technology has changed and is changing school culture, specifically how it affects students' relationships with each other and with their adult mentors at school.

Prizes were designed specifically to help students continue developing their 21st century skills.

Grades K-3 Winner

Ms. Fain's 1st grade class, Glenn Marshall Elementary (Madison Co.)
Prize: Classroom flip video camera

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view winning video.

Grades 4-7 Winner

Alex Lapin, Camp Ernst Middle Schools (Boone Co.)
Prize: Apple iPad2

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view winning video.

Grades 8-12 Winner

Josh Lawless, Savanah Miracle, Jami Hopper, and Paige Rose, Middlesboro High School (Middlesboro Ind.)
Prize: $500 for any classroom technology for the school

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view winning video.

Winning students and their principals were recognized Friday, July 15, during the closing general session of KASA's 2011 Summer Institute. Each received a certificate to commemorate the award in addition to the specified prizes.