Announcing the Finalists for The 2018 Tech Edvocate Awards
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We are pleased to announce the finalists for The 2018 Tech Edvocate Awards. On August
31, 2018, the winners will be announced. Finalists can access their award seals by clicking here.
Best Lesson Planning App or Tool
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Best Assessment App or Tool
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Evo Social/Emotional by Aperture Education
Best Early Childhood Education App or Tool
Finalists:
KIBO – The STEAM Robot Kit for Children 4 – 7
Canticos Los Pollitos (Little Chickies) App
Best Literacy App or Tool
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Best Math App or Tool
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Best STEM/STEAM Education App or Tool
Finalists:
Vernier Go Direct® Sensors with Graphical Analysis™ 4 @VernierST
FlinnSTEM Powered by IMSA Fusion
Best Language Learning App or Tool
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Best Virtual or Augmented Reality App or Tool
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Best Personalized/Adaptive Learning App or Tool
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AVer CP3Series Interactive Flat Panel
Curriculum Associates i-Ready Mathematics and Reading
Best Coding App or Tool
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Best Gamification App or Tool
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Best Learning Management System
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Best Blended/Flipped Learning App or Tool
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Best Assistive Technology App or Tool
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Best Parent-Teacher/School Communication App or Tool
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Best Collaboration App or Tool
Finalists:
ADVANCEfeedback by Insight ADVANCE
Snowflake MultiTeach® (NUITEQ®)
Best Tutoring/Test Prep App or Tool
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Best Classroom/Behavior Management App or Tool
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Best Classroom Audio-Visual App or Tool
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Epson BrightLink 710Ui Interactive Laser Display
Best Higher Education Solution
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Best Learning Analytics/Data Mining App or Tool
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Best Professional Development App or Tool
Winner:
Finalists:
ADVANCEfeedback by Insight ADVANCE
Best Student Information System (SIS) App or Tool
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Best Global EdTech Leader
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Best Global EdTech Company
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Best Global EdTech Startup
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Best K-12 School Leader
Finalists:
Yvonne Mackey-Boyd, River Roads Lutheran School, St. Louis, MO
Dr. Adam Hartley, Fenton Area Public Schools, Genesee County, Michigan
Shawn Wigg, Director of Mathematics, Duval County Public Schools
Best Higher Education Leader
Finalists:
Nichole Pinkard, Professor, Depaul University, Chicago, IL
Anant Agarwal, edx, Cambridge, MA
Best School District Technology Coordinator/Director
Finalists:
John Martin, Inter-Lakes School District, Meredith, NH
Best K-12 Teacher
Finalists:
Crystal Avila, Socorro High School, El Paso Texas
Cathy Haskett Morrison, Peel District School Board, Canada
Best College/University Professor
Finalists:
Nicole Kraft, Ohio State University
David J. Malan, Harvard University
Best EdTech PR Firm
Finalists:
J Harrison Public Relations Group