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Introducing the Tech Disruptors Competition, where innovative teachers can shine! This exciting competition invites educators to showcase how they creatively disrupt traditional classroom models by integrating cutting-edge technology tools. From engaging lesson plans to transforming student interaction, participants have the chance to win incredible prizes and gain recognition for their forward-thinking approaches. Join a community of educators pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the classroom. Sign up today and take your tech-driven teaching to the next level!
The Tech Disruptors Competition is your opportunity to display your skills in integrating technology to enhance learning in a 21st-century classroom. Through project-based learning, you’ll design and implement innovative solutions that improve student engagement and outcomes. Finalists will have the exciting chance to present their projects at the 2025 Educators’ Conference, gaining recognition and sharing best practices with fellow educators and tech experts. This is your platform to highlight the creativity and impact of your teaching strategies—let your talents shine on a broader stage!
The Tech Disruptors Competition is your opportunity to display your skills in integrating technology to enhance learning in a 21st-century classroom. Through project-based learning, you’ll design and implement innovative solutions that improve student engagement and outcomes. Finalists will have the exciting chance to present their projects at the 2025 Educators’ Conference, gaining recognition and sharing best practices with fellow educators and tech experts. This is your platform to highlight the creativity and impact of your teaching strategies—let your talents shine on a broader stage!
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Explore the categories for the Tech Disruptors competition winners! This section highlights the various awards that recognize outstanding achievements in innovation, creativity, and technological impact. Each category focuses on different aspects of disruptive technology, from AI-driven solutions to digital artistry. Here, you’ll discover the criteria and focus areas for selecting the most groundbreaking and forward-thinking projects.
Data Wizard: Powering Personalized Learning Award
Description: This award recognizes the educator who expertly uses data to tailor instruction, ensuring that every student's unique needs are met with precision and purpose.
Example: The teacher uses data from reading assessments to create differentiated reading groups, targeting each student’s reading level and focusing on skill-building for individual growth.
Digital Artist: Digital Arts Masterpiece Award
Description: Recognizing the fusion of technology and creativity, this award is given to the classroom that showcases outstanding digital art and music creation, fostering student expression through tech.
Example: Kindergarten students collaborate to create custom theme songs for class transitions, using digital tools to compose music that reflects their shared class identity.
AI Innovators: Classroom of the Future Award
Description: This award honors students who effectively demonstrate the use of AI to enhance their learning process, using AI-driven tools to create, explore, and solve real-world problems in a classroom setting.
Example: Students use AI to generate interactive study guides tailored to their learning styles. They collaborate to create a knowledge base where the AI provides real-time feedback and personalized learning pathways for each student.
Young Entrepreneurs: Digital Innovators Award
Description: Celebrating student-driven innovation, this award goes to the classroom that fosters entrepreneurial spirit through creative digital projects aimed at real-world problem-solving.
Example: Students design and create digital posters to promote a school fundraiser, developing marketing strategies and financial literacy while raising funds for a cause.
Tech Trailblazers: Everyday Excellence in Innovation Award
Description: Awarded to the teacher who seamlessly integrates technology into daily classroom routines, enhancing learning in creative and impactful ways that make everyday lessons extraordinary.
Example: The teacher organizes a series of virtual field trips, allowing students to explore historical locations as part of their history curriculum, enriching their learning with immersive digital experiences.
Check Out the Winners from Last Year
Young Entrepreneurs: Digital Innovation Award
Congratulations!
Nechelmarie Fernández Guzmán
Esc. Superior Ocupacional Dr. Pedro Perea Fajardo
Nechelmarie’s project, “Podcasteros: Voto 2024,” got students engaged in political analysis by creating podcasts on gubernatorial candidates. Using Microsoft Word, Canva, and CapCut, they developed critical thinking, communication, and media skills—all while fostering civic awareness!
Tech Trailblazers: Everyday Excellence in Innovation Award
Congratulations!
Carol Díaz
Robertson Private School
Carol’s project, “Elemental Guardians: Heroes & Villains of the Periodic Table,” brought chemistry to life through storytelling and digital design. Using Microsoft Designer, ChatGPT, and Canva, her students created superhero and villain characters based on chemical elements—making science more engaging and memorable!
AI Innovators: Classroom of the Future Award
Congratulations!
Andrea González
Little Brains Academy
Andrea’s project, “Reimagining Ember: A 3D Quest for a Brighter and Sustainable Future,” challenged students to rethink The City of Ember through Tinkercad and Gencraft. By designing sustainable city models, students combined literature with STEM, applying critical thinking and problem-solving in a hands-on way.
Data Wizard: Power Personalized Learning Award
Congratulations!
Marina Osorio Pérez
Christian Day School
Marina transformed classroom behavior management into an exciting game with her project! Using ChatGPT, Google Drive, Canva, QR codes, and digital dashboards, students created avatars and tracked their own progress, encouraging self-regulation and increased engagement.
Tech Disruptors competition rubric
Requirements
To participate in the Tech Disruptors competition, educators must design and implement a problem-based project that integrates cutting-edge technology to meet specific learning objectives.
The project should aim to:
Promote Innovative Teaching: Encourage the exploration of advanced technological strategies in the classroom.
Enhance Student Learning: Increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes through effective tech use.
Share Best Practices: Provide a platform for educators to showcase successful strategies and inspire others.
Educators will benefit from professional development, gaining recognition and fostering growth through innovative teaching. This problem-based learning approach encourages hands-on experiences, helping educators deepen their understanding of technology’s impact on learning.
Submission Requirements:
- Copy and Edit Template: Use the provided template to structure your project plan, and feel free to customize it as needed.
- 1-2 Minute Video: Submit a concise video demonstrating your project in action, focusing on the innovative use of technology and its effect on student learning.
- Deadline: Submit the project before January 31, 2026
Finalists will be announced on Instagram @techmyschool, with an opportunity to showcase their projects and compete for one of five awards at the Spring Educators Conference on April 2026.
Have questions?
Contact our Lead!
If you have further questions about the competition, want to get involved but are still unsure, or are just curious, please reach out to our project leader Darlene Colón.