The Virtual Education Foundation Computer technology holds two great promises for education. First, the personal computer itself offers a platform for rich interactive learning experiences. Second, the great promise of computer technology is for the delivery of learning experiences to any location at any time. Robust communication tools now make possible significant human interaction among learners and between learners and their teachers. Computers are a powerful tool but they are only a tool that empowers.
Actual education comes from the creative use of such a tool.
Since it is teachers who pursue these purposes, and it is typically courses that embody a teacher's educational vision, the Paul G. Allen outstanding online course award will be made to the teacher or instructional team responsible for the winning course. The award recognizes creativity in the use of computer technology and will support further development of online education through the purchase of equipment, training, creative services, and the like. To be eligible for consideration, a course must meet the following criteria. The course must be developed and offered by an accredited degree- granting educational institution. The course must have been offered at least once and must have been completed by at least 15 students by the time the entry is submitted.