"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
This excerpt from the Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous statements in American History. Without the collaboration of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, this famous line would have read, "We hold these truths to be sacred and undeniable." It is believed that Franklin is responsible for revising Jefferson's original phrase before it was submitted to Congress. Through the power of collaborative thinking, this minor change affected the opening line of our nation's founding document. .
Win a $1,000 Scholarship from Samsung
They say two heads are better than one. Are three heads better than two, or is three a crowd? Technology is changing how we think and work together. Group collaboration can be beneficial to learning and creative problem solving. Digital tools like Skype,™ WebEx,™ Face Time™ tablets, interactive white boards, and Samsung Document Cameras will all have a significant role.
Tell us in 300 words or less, how will technology enable the collaboration process in the future?
Who:
Samsung Techwin America a world leader in document cameras
What:
2012 Scholarship Program - Deadline: May 31, 2012
Awards
Ten $1,000 student scholarships will be announced June 15, 2012
Submission
An essay of up to 300 words on the question
Judging:
Papers will be judged by an independent panel:
• Original thinking -- 30 points
• Relevance to real world -- 40 points
• Writing quality -- 30 points
Requirements:
• Applicant must be a United States high school student
• Must have a teacher to sponsor the student
• Allow permission to use photo and essay in publicity
• Create maximum of 300 word essay
