AECT Richard B. Lewis Memorial Award
for Outstanding School Media and Technology
SELF-NOMINATIONS ARE ALLOWED.
Purpose:
The AECT Richard B. Lewis Memorial Award is presented to a school or system, public or private, to recognize outstanding technology integration and media utilization programs.
Background:
The Richard B. Lewis Memorial Award was established in 1981 by ECT. Lewis was an innovative leader of audiovisual instruction and new teaching methods. Lewis initiated the audiovisual and instructional television services in 1949 at San Jose State College and was influential in establishing similar programs throughout the country. Nationally, he was most widely known as co-author of a leading basic college textbook in the educational technology field, AV Instruction: Technology, Media and Methods. He was a visiting professor at many universities and participated in numerous presentations and workshops. This award is a fitting memorial to him.
Eligibility:
All schools and systems including public school districts and private K-12 institutions in the U.S. having technology integration and media programs are eligible. Applicants should provide evidence of strong media/technology planning, support and utilization as gathered from some of the following:
• Special studies conducted by or for the schools
• Specific instances of good planning, integration and utilization as described by the schools or other groups
• Documentation including references, letters, news reports, testimonials, etc.
• Documentation regarding sufficient resources for implementing good utilization programs
•The degree to which appropriate professional standards are met.
•Other evidence
Review Criteria:
Evidence of active and effective technology programs and media use.
Impact of technology use in the school or system and elsewhere.
Meets eligibility requirements
Selection:
Nominations will be reviewed and selected by the DSMT awards committee
Nomination Procedures:
Click to nomination link below to submit an online nomination the online form. Send additional electronic documents as URLs or attachments.
Nomination Form: Click Here to Submit a Nomination.
Nature of Award: A cash award of $150.00 and a plaque designating the award and recipient for 2020. (The award amount is determined annually by the ECT Foundation.)
Presentation:
During the AECT annual convention either at a general session and/or event sponsored by the division of school media and technology.
Funding And Support:
ECT
Nominations due by:
Aug. 31, 2023
Award Management on behalf of AECT:
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATED LEARNING DIVISION
Contact :
Leslie Blatt, mrsles@aol.com
