1. Best of Class
This award recognizes the best technology in a perpendicular category. It is the highest honor I can give.
2. Honorable Mention
This award is for technologies that are really good that people should know about. The honor can be given to a technology that is a solid runner-up to “Best of Class” award. It can also be given to a great technology that does not fit into a category.
3. Author’s Pick
This is for technology that has a unique quality that has gotten the attention of the author. The technology might not be a “Best of Class” or “Honorable Mention” technology. However, the technology has a quality that stands out, and that should be highlighted. The quality might be the price or a special feature. Most of the author’s picks are technology that I use and like.
4. Assessment
The award is given to technology that can give effective teacher feedback.
5. Common Core
This award is given to technology that is linked to Common Core standards.
6. Awesome Technology
This award is given to technology that the author believes a superior technology.
7. Awesome Technology Maker
This award is given to technology makers that make a number of great technologies.
8. Time Equitable
This is given to technology that is very good but does not take long to learn. You get out a lot, but you do not have to invest a lot of time.
9. Game Changer
This is technology that will change the way you teach.
10. Hidden Gem
This is technology that is not well known but very good.