Over the Christmas school holidays I had put a considerable amount of time into thinking about and applying to be an Apple Distinguished Educator. Tonight that effort paid off with an email of acceptance into the programme. I am humbled by the calibre of those who applied and missed out and of those that applied and were accepted. Kia kaha. Kia manawanui.
I am also humbled by the number of congratulatory tweets I got after I did my happy dance on Twitter. What a hoot. I was top trending topic on Twitter there for a moment. I never knew there was such a thing. You learn something new every single day.
Here is there press release for the programme…
“The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) Program began in 1994, when Apple identified key educators from around the globe who were emerging as leaders in the field of educational technology. Today, after 15 years, this community now consists of over 1,500 educators worldwide who utilise technology to impact how we educate students in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. Apple is pleased to welcome me as one of the 40 newly selected members for the ADE Class of 2011 in Australia and New Zealand. Learn more about this group of innovative educators online at http://www.apple.com/au/education/apple-distinguished-educator/
Practically it means that we go to Sydney in April for four days of networking and training for the Apple Institute in Newport. What an adventure that will be.
Here is my video that I made as part of the application.
Congratulations, Allanah. They are lucky to have you.
Congratulations again Allanah! It is great recognition for the work that you already do, and a fantastic network of people who you can add to your PLN. Sydney will be a fantastic institute, but only the beginning of your journey as an ADE, as you author, advocate, advise and be an ambassador for Apple learning technologies.
I look forward to finally meeting in person at the institute, and in continuing the learning journey with all of the new ADEs.
Congratulations! You will enjoy every moment of it, and more importantly you will contribute heaps to the ADE community.
Look forward to all the updates
Dorothy
Congratulations Allanah. I have enjoyed your blog and tweets, and I am sure you will have a great contribution to the NZ ICT community through ADE.
Thank you people. I am really looking forward to it. I am sure it will be a great new adventure.
Congratulations, Allanah – well deserved!
Congratulations! I’m sure it will be a great experience. I’m looking forward to hearing about your experience in April.
Congratulations Allanah – love your video submission. Thanks for letting me buddy up with you on the flight over to Sydney!
Congratulations Allanah & well deserved. Great video submission. Enjoy the Institute and I look forward to reading more post about your life as an ADE.
Well done Alannah. You are inspirational. May your journey be fun, long and always public so others can keep learning from you. Thanks for your sharing.