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http://www.thehindu.com/edu/2005/09/26/stories/2005092600150200.htm Microsoft award for teachers

Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited has announced the second round of its "Innovative Teachers Leadership" awards 2005.

Instituted last year, under its flagship India education programme "Project Shiksha," these awards seek to honour school teachers who innovatively use IT in their teaching techniques. The entries for the award are currently open to both Government and private school teachers and will close on September 30, 2005.

The top five entrants will be selected by a panel of judges. They will then attend a three-day regional seminar in Seoul, South Korea.

The winner, from the region will then attend the global seminar in the U.S.