For their T+L² Technology in the Classroom MovieFest, the National School Board Association asked students to share why they think technology is an important learning tool. Students created 60-second public service announcements to convey their point of view.

NSBA, with the help of Apple Computer, selected three of these student films — one from elementary, middle school and high school — as the finalists. The winners attended the T+L² conference where they were recognised and had an opportunity to share their public service announcements at the general session. Below are the three finalists’ films and an honorable mention entry. All were created using iMovie, Apple’s easy-to-use video editing tool.

Elementary Finalist: The Education Race

Central Elementary School
Escondido, CA
Educators: Mitchell de Neve and Terri Price

Elementary Honorable Mention: Technology Rap

Springfield District 186
Springfield, Illinois
Educators: Bob Marcy and Sherry Frachey

 

Middle School Finalist: DryWall

Bear Valley Middle School
Escondido, CA
Educator: Todd Mattox

High School Finalist: Save Our Backs

Mandeville High School
Mandeville, LA
Educator: Leslie McGoey