ThinkQuest New York City creatively brings together learning and technology for students and educators. Combining the power of technology with proven educational principles, ThinkQuest New York City offers exciting programming including the annual "ThinkQuest Challenge", a contest for students to create educational websites. Critical to its mission is to provide training for teachers and educators in schools and after-school programs.

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The New York City ThinkQuest Challenge

The ThinkQuest NYC Challenge is a contest for students to create educational websites. The TQNYC project-based, collaborative learning experience addresses 21st century learning by providing an opportunity for students to develop higher order thinking skills, problem solving in a real world context, and student as knowledge producer. In addition to developing advanced technology skills, ThinkQuest NYC participants gain content knowledge in specific academic areas, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a sense of connection with the world beyond their own communities.

The ThinkQuest New York City Coaches Training Program

Technology training is a crucial part of teacher preparedness.

ThinkQuest NYC provides training to educators and youth counselors to become TQNYC team coaches. This professional development experience models for TQNYC coaches how to combine curriculum with technology and provide a project-based classroom or after-school activity that engages their students.

ThinkQuest New York City After-School Grants

In keeping with its mission to provide training, support schools and assist educators integrate technology and learning, ThinkQuest New York City offers an opportunity for schools to apply for funding to provide for after-school ThinkQuest Clubs. TQNYC is offering grants up to $3000 to eligible NYC schools in 2005/06 school year.

The culmination of our program year is celebrated at our annual Team Awards & Recognition Event with an inspiring display of student educational achievement using technology. You can see photographs of the event and the team websites here.