Do you know an individual, team, or body of work deserving of recognition for their contribution to the field of online and blended learning?Nominations are now open for the 2014 iNACOL Innovator Awards.These awards recognize innovative practices, new research, and individual achievements in the field of online and blended learning and will be presented at the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium (Nov. 4-7 in Palm Springs, Calif.).This year, awards will be given in the following categories:
Blended and Online Learning Teacher of the Year
Innovative Blended and Online Learning Practice
Research
Outstanding Individual Contribution to K-12 Blended and Online Learning
Declaration of Intent to Nominate must be received by August 25, 2014.Completed nomination packets must be submitted by September 10, 2014.Please read the descriptions, requirements, and instructions to submit your nomination. All submissions must be completed and submitted to awards@inacol.org.More information
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