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Sharp 'Tech-It-Up' Contest Offers $100,000 Grand Prize

Presented by Sharp Electronics, Tech-It-Up is a new contest that will award more than $100,000 worth of classroom technology to K-12 schools across the United States. To enter, schools must answer two questions: 1) How would your school integrate Sharp technology such as interactive whiteboards, professional display monitors and document systems (multifunctional copiers) to improve your students’ educational experience? 2) How would your students benefit by this award? 

Schools can also submit YouTube videos to support their entries.

One school will win a grand prize of $100,000 worth of Sharp products for their classrooms. Each of 10 runner-up schools will win an Aquos Board Interactive Display System.
 
The deadline to enter is April 30, 2015. The winners will be announced on or about May 15, 2015. Entries must be submitted online here.

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