The Center for Digital Education and Converge magazine announced winners of the 2008 Digital Education Achievement Awards which showcase exceptional education Web sites, projects and programs across the world. The awards recognize educators, students, parents and volunteers who are creating meaningful education experiences for students using digital technology.
Marina Leight, vice president of the Center, said, "We had an impressive field of applications this year. Education leaders along with students, parents and teachers are making the Web an exciting place with all kinds of innovation. This year's winners are an outstanding showcase of great ideas."
Learning and Engagement category
Winners:
http://www.lazertron.net - Sunset Ridge School, Northfield, Illinois
Honorable Mentions:
Blue Ridge Community College Web site
Drexel University Online Web site
LACOE.edu Web Publishing System -- Los Angeles County Office of Education
Northern Virginia Community College Web site
TeAch 21 - Cherokee County Board of Education, Georgia
Community (Tighter Bonds) category
Winners:
Alabama Learning Exchange Alabama Department of Education, Technology Initiatives
Collaborative Community - Bulloch County School System, Georgia
Howell Township Public Schools, New Jersey, Web site
McAllen Independent School District, Texas, Web site
West Virginia Education Portal
Honorable Mention:
Spackenkill School District, New York, Web site
Accountability (School Performance) category
Winners:
Clayton County Public Schools, Georgia, Internet and Intranet/Portal
Truckee Meadows Community College Online Student Progress Reports
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