Media/Technology Development Grant

Randy Tyndall 2011 Grant Winner

Randy Tyndall presented his project at the 2011 NYSCATE Conference during the poster sessions.

Click on file below for Grant Application - Deadline May 25, 2012

The New York State Educational Media/Technology Association provides an annual Media/Technology development grant in the amount of $1,000 for certified teachers in New York State who are working with K-12 students on media literacy. Media Literacy is defined as the ability to comprehend, design, and produce media. It includes critical thinking skills used to evaluate and analyze information in a variety of formats. Media Literacy is essential to be able to distinguish between fact and fiction.

The purposes of the grant are to:

• Support educators who provide resources and services that correlate to state and national learning standards for instructional excellence promoting media literacy.
• To provide funds for research projects or demonstration projects that can be replicated in other areas across the state and nation.

A film literacy course held after school
Learning about the effective creation and use of media in student work
Using video effectively in your lesson plans

Winners:
2007 Peter Mahan, Hannibal HS
2008 Madonna Figura, Wellsville HS
2009 Lisa LaBrake and Peter Dobmeier, Sweet Home HS
2010 Randal Tyner, Jackson Heights Elementary, Glens Falls School District  GF Jigamarig

Grant Presentation-Winner 2009 (PDF 27 KB)
2012 EMTA Grant Application (DOC 404 KB)

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