Microssoft Innovative Teachers Forum 2006

70 tech-savvy teachers from 26 countries recently spent two days in Tallinn, Estonia, sharing ideas and seeking to spur pioneering innovations in teaching. The event, Microsoft’s 3rd Innovative Teachers Forum in Europe, is an emerging tradition that taps into the area where technology and teaching interject.

After two days of experience-sharing, the international independent jury awarded Europe’s Most Innovative Teacher prize to six most outstanding ideas. These teachers will be traveling to the USA in November to the World Innovative Teacher event.

1. Signe Sloth from Soendervangskolen Hammel, Silkeborg in Denmark

2. Nicoli Whelan and Tanya McGrath from Dunshaughlin Community College in Ireland

3. Kristel Vahtra and Laine Aluoja from Türi Gymnasium in Estonia

4. Craig Charteris from Maplefields, Corby in England

5. Linda Kolling Pedersen from Veng Fællesskole, Skanderborg in Denmark

6. Chrysanthi Palazi from 3rd High School of Serres in Greece

JUDGES COMMITTEE:

Deirdre Butler, Lecturer in St. Patrick’s teaching college in Ireland

Nina Alipic, Lecturer at the Mathematical High School for Talented Students in Belgrade

Thereza Yakoumatou The Head of Educational Portal at the Ministry of Education in Greece

John Klesner, Teacher and ICT-advisor, Soendervangskolen in Denmark

Jaak Anton, ICT advisor to the Ministry of Education and Research in Estonia

Kalle Tammemäe, Rector of Estonian IT College

Guy Shearer, Learning Discovery Centre, United Kingdom
Jim Wynn, Microsoft EMEA Schools ICT Development and Strategy Manager

Last Updated: Thursday September 21 2006