Centennial Touted For Technology Integration

WARMINSTER, PA —The Centennial School District has been recognized for its technology integration and media utilization programs in K-12 schools.

School officials said the district was notified that it was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Richard B. Lewis Award from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and the Technology Integrated Learning Division of AECT.

In being honored, the school district will receive a cash award and a commemorative plaque acknowledging the district’s "outstanding achievement" in the field of educational technology and media utilization.

The official presentation of this award will take place during the AECT annual convention.

The AECT Richard B. Lewis Memorial Award, established in 1981, is presented annually to a school or educational system, whether public or private, that demonstrates exceptional dedication to advancing technology integration and media utilization within its educational practices.

Richard B. Lewis, the award's namesake, was a visionary leader in audiovisual instruction and innovative teaching methodologies. He played a pivotal role in pioneering audiovisual and instructional television services, leaving a lasting impact on the educational technology landscape, school officials said.

Centennial School District was selected for its systemic adoption and increased utilization of our learning management system, Canvas.

“The CSD team heeded the call to prepare our students for their increasingly digital futures," said Kristen Herman, the district's digital and online learning coordinator.

Herman led the charge to "significantly expand" students' post-pandemic, online, and digital learning opportunities, school officials said.

"What sets CSD apart from peer districts is its centering of faculty as digital designers, best able to create online learning experiences that support students socially, emotionally, and academically," Herman added.

Schools Superintendent Dr. Dana T. Bedden thanked the school board for approving recommendations associated with this initiative.

"I'm proud of our staff, students, and the entire team for their efforts and this recognition of their work," Bedden said. "Centennial School District's commitment to advancing technology integration and media utilization is a testament to the school district’s dedication to providing a high-quality and innovative education for our students. This recognition exemplifies our district staff’s leadership and vision in the field of educational technology.”