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STEM Video Competition for HS classes. Check it out.

Posted by Lori Blantz on Feb 6, 2024 7:30:00 AM

New!  Organ and Tissue Donation Challenge

Are you looking for the perfect project to help inspire your students to be change makers? Do you have students who love creating videos? 

  • What is the OTDA Innovation Challenge?

Create a video that is 30-90 seconds in length to encourage others to become organ donors. 

  • Who can participate? 

Students in 9th-12th grade. Students can work in teams of 2-4 students. 

  • When is the project due?

April 1, 2024 

  • What is the grand prize?

The winning team is awarded $3,000! 

  • Where can I learn more about the challenge and sign up?

OTDA Challenge Website 

OTDA Challenge Submission Form 

  • I’m interested! Who can I contact for more information and support?

Please reach out to:

Andrea Fellow-Center Based Teachers

Melissa Myer-MDS and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Teachers

Giovanna Chamberlain-Any other interested teachers not mentioned above.

Please do not hesitate to reach out for help with STEM and Instructional Technology by using our ecses-it@iu13.org email. 

Frequently used links:

NEW! STEM and Technology Hub

ECSES Instructional Software programs  

Technology Tools sign-out sheet 

Maker Space Inventory of Materials 

Maker Space Sign-out 

STEM and IT Facebook Page

STEM and IT Twitter Account

Your ECSES STEM and IT Team

Topics: Competitions

Blog Contest :

Why let the awesome lessons you just used or observed go to waste? For this year's contest, we are asking you to share lesson photos, and the lesson you used along with any lesson support materials with us using this Google Form!

Those who share a photo along with the lesson plan will be entered in our monthly drawing for a chance to win a lesson with Giovanna. Together you will plan a lesson for your students focusing on the content of your choice. 

 “THANK YOU!” for all you do for our students at IU13.👍

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ECSES Instructional Technology News  is an IU13 Early Childhood and Special Education Services (ECSES) blog providing support to educators using instructional technology in ECSES classrooms. The team of Lori Blantz (supervisor), Giovanna Chamberlian (Special Education Consultant), and Andrea Fellows (STEM Teacher) create the blogs.  Contact any team member at ecses-it@iu13.org 

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