The competition is for U.S. educators (levels Pre-K through 16) interested in exploring and demonstrating the potential of improved 4G wireless broadband technology to enhance learning. The purpose of the competition is to mine the creativity of educators and seek applications of improved and/or innovative learning using expanded 4G wireless broadband as adaptations of existing educational technology practices, or extension of educational opportunities to an un-served audience.

To encourage participation, the competition will be held in two phases.  Phase One will require initial submissions and information in narrative form only. In Phase Two, up to thirteen finalists will be selected from among these initial submissions. Finalists will then submit their final proposals, including a PowerPoint presentation that can be broadly disseminated throughout the educational community.

Grand Prize Winners of the competition will be invited to present their proposals at the Annual Convention of NEBSA in Henderson, Nevada (February 22-24, 2010) and will receive scholarships to cover one presenter's travel expenses, with an additional reimbursement of $200 to each of their schools to cover related school substitute costs.  In addition, the authors of up to ten runner-up proposals judged to best meet the goals of the competition and potential for replication in educational settings will receive a $100 Amazon gift certificate (one gift certificate per proposal).  All grand prize winners and runner-up proposals will have their PowerPoint presentations included in the online portion of the NEBSA Convention Program and the related websites of The Source for Learning.