Welcome to TECH 2009

TECH 2009--April 30, 2009

TECH 2009 was held on April 30, 2009, and it was a huge success! Thanks to all of the students and teachers who set up and demonstrated their technology projects in the capitol building during the day. We extend our special thanks as well to all of the legislators who took time out of their busy schedules to meet with the student teams and learn more about how technology tools and resources are being implemented in our schools.

Special Prize Drawing: We are pleased to announce that Carlinville Middle School was selected as the winner of the TECH 2009 prize drawing for a new digital camera. Congratulations to Ginger Granger and the members of her student team!

What is TECH 2009?
TECH 2009 is a not-for-profit initiative supported by a broad range of education and business organizations. Its purpose is two-fold: 1) to raise awareness of the critical role technology plays in preparing students to succeed in today’s world; and 2) to show the need for increased funding for classroom technology. The TECH 2009 Committee thanks the General Assembly and our corporate partners for their generous support of this program.

Technology is a Powerful Tool in the Classroom
Technology can be a powerful tool in the classroom to enhance and accelerate student achievement; however, some people don't fully realize the extent to which technology can impact students and teachers. As people better understand what the information age makes possible in the classroom, they realize that if students are to be prepared for the 21st Century, they must have access to the latest technologies.

TECH 2009 Event -- Demonstrations for Legislators in State Capitol
Since 1990, students and teachers have set up demonstration tables at the Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois to show elected officials, business leaders, and the general public how technology is being used in schools.

The TECH 2009 program strives to present classroom technology projects from across the state of Illinois. All schools and districts in Illinois are invited to apply to participate. Selected schools will send teams of up to four participants to TECH 2009 which will include two or three students accompanied by one teacher or administrator. School selections will be made on the basis of the location of the school within the state, grade level, type of demonstration proposed and diversity in student learning styles. Selected schools will be provided a 6’ table in the Capitol building on which to display project information, and will be scheduled to demonstrate either in the morning or the afternoon on the date of the event (approx. 9am-Noon or approx. Noon-3pm). Funding for travel and other expenses incurred by participants will be the responsibility of each participating school.

Date of TECH 2009
TECH 2009 will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2009.

Application Process
The online application is now closed. The deadline to apply was Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. All schools throughout the state of Illinois were invited to apply to participate in the event. Schools that applied online by Jan. 12 will be notified of their selection status the last week of January. School teams will be selected to represent a balanced distribution between legislative districts, grade levels and curricular areas. Preference will be given to projects that demonstrate improved teaching and learning through the use of technology.

To view a list of accepted school projects, click the links below:
Accepted School Projects (PDF Format)
Accepted School Projects (MS Excel Format)

TECH 2009 accepted schools: click here to view documents mailed to you in January and March and to view other supporting information.

Click here to view the TECH 2009 information brochure.

Click here to view or download the TECH 2009 "Quick Facts" sheet.

To view a past program booklet, click here.

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