KV Teacher Selected as 'Partner in Learning'

A teacher has been selected by Microsoft Corp. as one of 102 finalists to display the innovative ways she is using technology in and beyond the classroom at the Microsoft Partners in Learning 2012 US Forum this summer.

Lora Davis, who teaches eighth-grade at the school, was selected for her project, “The Power of Persuasion: Pack a Powerful Punch with a Multimedia Approach.” The initiative involves having language arts students develop multimedia presentations designed to convince Warren Buffett, one of our country’s most generous philanthropists, to write a “big check” to their designated foundations. 

Students used a compelling mix of words, images, audio and narration in the multiple presentation formats, simulating the process of real world work. They learned to communicate effectively, research, write, edit and use technology, Davis said. 

Slated for July 31 to August 1 in Redmond, Wash., the Partners in Learning US Forum is an annual event that connects and celebrates the nation’s top educators for the outstanding and innovative work they are doing with technology to creatively engage students. An unprecedented number of applications were submitted this year, and the chosen innovative projects represent 25 states across the pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade levels. Educators will compete for a chance to go on to represent the United States at Microsoft’s Global Forum this fall in Athens, Greece.