EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY CONTEST

Teacher Giveaway

CDW Canada is excited to offer one lucky teacher a $10,000 technology prize bundle from some of our top technology partners! Contest ends Monday, December 9, 2024.

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CDW Canada Corp. Teacher Giveaway Contest 2024 Official Contest Rules

CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE:  11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9th, 2024.
 
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING THE CONTEST. 
 
CONTEST ADMINISTRATOR & SPONSOR: The CDW Canada Teacher Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is sponsored and administered by CDW Canada Corp. (“CDW” or “Sponsor”), with offices at 185 The West Mall, Suite 1700, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 5L5. 
 
CONTEST ELIGIBILITY: : The Contest is open to accredited K-12 educational institutions in Canada (excluding Québec) (each an “Eligible School”). Accredited private schools are included; home schools are excluded. The individual submitting the Entry (defined below) on behalf of the Eligible School must, at the time of entry: (a) be a teacher or administrator (i.e. principal or vice- principal) employed by and working full or part-time at an Eligible School; (b) be of the age of majority in their province or territory of residence; (c) be a legal resident of (and currently living in) Canada, other than residents of (and currently living in) Quebec, who are not eligible to enter the Contest; and (d) be authorized by the Eligible School to enter the Contest on the school’s behalf. As used in these Official Contest Rules (the “Rules”), the terms “you” and “entrant” refer to an eligible person who submits an entry (each an “Entrant”) on behalf of an Eligible School in accordance with these Rules.
 
Any person, including without limitation any public sector employee, who is prohibited by any law, regulation or policy (including without limitation any policy imposed by his or her employer) from entering this Contest on behalf of an Eligible School is not eligible to enter the Contest. Any employee of a Contest Entity (defined below) or its parent, affiliated or related companies, and any person who is domiciled with a Contest Entity employee or an employee of a Contest Entity’s parent, affiliated or related companies, and their immediate family members, are not eligible to enter the Contest. “Contest Entity” means CDW and Prize Providers (as defined below), and their respective agents, promotional and advertising agencies. 
 
Proof of eligibility of Entrant and Eligible School may be required.
 
CONTEST ENTRY PERIOD: The Contest begins at 12:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9th, 2024 (the “Contest Period”).
 
HOW TO ENTER: For the Entrant’s Eligible School to be eligible to win the Prize, each Entrant must, during the Contest Period, fill out online and submit the  Submission Form provided at www.cdw.ca/teachergiveaway. The Submission Form will require the Entrant to insert the following information: (a) Entrant’s full legal name, (b) school name and school board, (c) Entrant’s position/department at the school, (d) school phone number, (e) Entrant’s work phone number and work email address, and (f) school mailing address. 
 

Each Entry, must be submitted in accordance with these Rules prior to the end of the Contest Period. There is a limit of one (1) Entry per Entrant. For clarity, multiple entries per Eligible School are permitted, but each Entry must describe, in unique language, a unique enhancement to the learning experience. Repetitive entries may be disqualified. Incomplete, bulk, illegible or inaccessible Entries of any kind may be deemed ineligible, in the sole discretion of CDW. 

The Entry must be written or created and submitted by the Entrant specifically for the purpose of entering the Contest, must be original to the Entrant, and must describe the Entrant’s personal experience or opinion, or the experience or opinion of the Eligible School. An Entry that does not specifically fit the requirements set forth in these Rules may be disqualified at the sole discretion of CDW. All Entries must be in a written format: videos, photographs or other forms of Entry will not be accepted. 

The Entrant is solely responsible for ensuring that his or her Entry is submitted in compliance with these Rules. 

AGREEMENT TO RULES: By participating in the Contest, you confirm and agree that you, your Entry and your Eligible School comply with all applicable conditions stated in these Rules. You fully and unconditionally agree to abide by, be bound by, and accept these Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Whether or not you receive a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in these Rules, being chosen as a potential winner through the processes described in these Rules, and having your eligibility and that of the Eligible School confirmed by the Sponsor. 

Entrants assume all risk of damaged, lost, late, incomplete, misdirected, inaccessible or illegible Entries. 

CONTEST DRAW: Only Entries that comply with these Rules (“Eligible Entries”) are eligible to win the Prize. One (1) winning Entry will be selected by CDW at random from the Eligible Entries, for the Entrant’s Eligible School to be eligible to receive the Prize specified below (the “Selected Entrant”). This selection will be completed by 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024  (“Award Date”).

Odds of winning a Prize in the Contest will depend on the number of Eligible Entries received during the Contest Period. Only one (1) Prize will be awarded. CDW reserves the right not to award the Prize for any reason.

PRIZES: Subject to Selected Entrant’s, Entry’s and Eligible School’s compliance with these Rules, the Eligible School of the Entrant whose Entry was selected on the Award Date (“Selected Entry”) will be eligible to receive one (1) prize, which will consist of a bundle of technology products assembled by CDW, with an estimated retail value of CAD $6,500.00 (Six Thousand, Five Hundred Canadian Dollars) (the “Prize”). See list of products and prize below. CDW reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make Prize substitutions of equivalent monetary value for the listed products.

1. One (1) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 - AI Ready, with an approximate retail value of CAD $1,600.00 

2. One (1) HP LaserJet Pro 4301dw Wireless Laser Multifunction Colour Printer, with an approximate retail value of CAD $1,100.00

3. One (1) HP 655 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, with an approximate retail value of CAD $100.00 

4. One (1) HP P27 G5 27" Class Full HD LCD Monitor, with an approximate retail value of CAD $300.00 

5. One (1) Poly Studio P5 Webcam, with an approximate retail value of CAD $200.00 

6. One (1) Poly Savi 7310 Headset, with an approximate retail value of CAD $500.00 

7. One (1) Poly Sync 20 Wired/Wireless Speakerphone, with an approximate retail value of CAD $200.00 

8. One (1) ViewSonic ID1330 ViewBoard Pen Display, with an approximate retail value of CAD $500.00 

9. One (1) Ergotron TeachWell Mobile Digital Workspace, with an approximate retail value of CAD $2,000.00 

PRIZE AWARDS: The Selected Entrant will be notified via email from a CDW representative to the Selected Entrant’s work email account set forth in the Submission Form no later than five (5) business days from the Award Date (“Award Notice”). The Award Notice will include a Statement of Eligibility and Publicity and Prize Release (“Statement”) to be completed and signed by the Entrant and by a person employed by the Eligible School or its school board who is authorized to confirm eligibility of the school to receive the Prize (“School Representative”). 

In order for the Eligible School to be eligible to win the Prize, the Selected Entrant must have complied with these Rules, and the Selected Entrant, and School Representative, on behalf of the Eligible School, must complete and execute the Statement, and submit it to CDW at the email address indicated in the Award Notice, within ten (10) business days of the sending of the Award Notice by CDW. The Statement will require the Selected Entrant, confirmed by the School Representative, as applicable, among other things, to: 

1) identify the Eligible School;

2) confirm that their entry into the Contest, and acceptance of the Prize by the Eligible School, is not a violation of policies of the Eligible School, the school board or any other applicable law, regulation or policy;

3) confirm compliance with these Rules;

4) confirm acceptance of the Prize as awarded;

5) consent to the use of Entrant’s name and title, name and location of the Eligible School, and name and title of School Representative, for any future advertising or promotional purposes in connection with the Contest, without limitation and without further notice or compensation, except where prohibited by law (for clarity, CDW may choose not to advertise or promote Contest results, or to include any of the above details in any such advertisement or promotion, at its sole discretion);

6) license all intellectual property rights in and to the Entry to CDW and waive all of Entrant’s moral rights in and to the Entry in favour of CDW, including but not limited to granting CDW the right to post the Entry to the CDW.ca/teachergiveaway web pages, at CDW’s sole discretion; and

7) make certain representations and warranties in respect of their Entry, including originality.

The Selected Entrant must also correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical or other assistance, which is included on the Statement. The Statement must be signed by the Selected Entrant and School Representative and returned to CDW as instructed on the Statement. 

When the correctly completed and signed Statement (including skill-testing question) is received by CDW within the applicable time frame, and CDW has confirmed the Selected Entrant’s and Eligible School’s compliance with the Rules, the Eligible School will be declared a “Prize Winner”. In the event of: (a) non-compliance with the Rules; (b) if the Selected Entrant cannot be reached in accordance with the Rules within thirty (30) days of Award Date via the Selected Entrant’s email address provided in the Submission Form or the Prize notification, or the Prize is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable; or (c) if the Statement (including skill-testing question) is not fully and correctly completed, signed and submitted by the Selected Entrant within the required time frame, such Selected Entrant will be deemed to have forfeited the Prize and an alternate Entrant may be randomly selected in CDW’s sole discretion. The same Rules will apply to any substitute Selected Entrant. 

The Prize must be accepted by the Prize Winner as awarded. CDW makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the quality or suitability of the Prize. 

The Prize will be delivered to the Prize Winner within fifteen (15) business days of receipt by CDW of the correctly completed and signed Statement, to the Eligible School address provided on the Statement. CDW is not responsible for any damage to or loss of the Prize that may occur as a result of, or in the course of delivery of the Prize, including whether or not delivery is made within fifteen (15) business days to the Prize Winner. CDW is not responsible for any damage to or loss of the Prize that may occur after the Prize is delivered to the Prize Winner. 

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:  In order to submit an Entry in the Contest, or at the time of winning, each Entrant will be required to disclose his or her full legal name, the Eligible School where they are employed and working, and work email address. In order for the Eligible School to be awarded the Prize, in addition to the foregoing, the Selected Entrant will have to disclose the work email address of the School Representative. Certain of this information is or may be considered to be “Personal Information”. By submitting an Entry, each Entrant hereby expressly consents to the collection, storage, use and disclosure of his or her Personal Information by CDW and its promotional and advertising agencies for the purposes of administering the Contest, notifying the Selected Entrant, announcing the Prize Winner, verifying the Prize Winner with Prize Provider, for CDW’s internal marketing purposes, contacting each Entrant or Eligible School to solicit sales for CDW products and services and as otherwise permitted pursuant to CDW’s privacy policy, a copy of which can be found at https://www.cdw.ca/content/cdwca/en/termsconditions/privacy-notice.html. Personal Information supplied by an Entrant and/or disclosed to CDW will be treated in accordance with CDW’s privacy policy. 

The Prize Winner’s first name, first initial of last name, city and province of the Eligible School where Prize Winner is employed, school board, and/or photograph of the Prize Winner in any form may be published on CDW’s websites (including but not limited to cdw.ca/teachergiveaway), and disclosed to Prize Providers, at the discretion of CDW. Where a photograph is provided by the Prize Winner, Prize Winner confirms that it has all rights to the photograph required to provide it to CDW for the above purposes. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS: By entering the Contest, each Entrant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Entry:

1) is original and that you have or have obtained all necessary rights in and to the Entry and all of its components to enter it in the Contest;

2) does not violate any law, statute, ordinance or regulation;

3) does not contain any reference to or likeness of any identifiable individual (other than the Entrant) or other third parties, unless prior written consent has been obtained from all such individuals (and their parent or legal guardian if they are under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence);

4) will not give rise to any claims of infringement, invasion of privacy or publicity, or infringe on any rights and/or interests of any third party, or give rise to any claims for payment whatsoever;

5) is not defamatory, trade libelous, pornographic or obscene, and further that it does not contain, depict, include, discuss or involve, without limitation, any of the following:

i) nudity, explicit, graphic or excessive sexual activity;

ii) crude, vulgar or offensive language and/or symbols;

iii) derogatory characterizations or generalizations of any ethnic, racial, sexual or religious groups;

iv) content that endorses, condones or discusses any illegal, inappropriate or risky activity, behaviour or conduct;

v) personal information of individuals, including without limitation, names and addresses (physical or e-mail);

vi) photographs or images of individuals unless consent has been obtained;

vii) conduct or other activities in violation of these Rules;

viii) commercial messages, claims, comparisons or solicitations for products or services, other than CDW products or services;

ix) any identifiable third party products and/or trade-marks, brands, logos or copyright; and

x) any other content that is or could be considered inappropriate, unsuitable or offensive, all as determined by CDW in its sole discretion.

6) to be bound by the Rules;

7) that he or she, and/or the Eligible School, is responsible for all costs, expenses, fees, other disbursements and applicable federal and provincial taxes, as applicable, related to Entry and receipt of the Prize; and

8) CDW’s decisions as to eligibility and all other matters in connection with the Contest are final. If CDW determines, in its sole discretion, that an Entrant has not complied with the Rules, such Entrant shall be disqualified from the Contest.

By submitting an Entry, each Entrant, on their own behalf, and the School Representative on behalf of the Eligible School and applicable school board, hereby release and agree to hold harmless CDW and its parent, affiliated and related companies, subsidiaries, divisions, and each of their directors, officers, employees, agents, advertising and promotional agencies, Prize Providers, and their successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, including without limitation third party claims, expenses, costs, loss, injury or damage of any kind including without limitation personal injury, bodily injury, disability or death, or property damage, resulting from entry in the Contest, selection of an Entrant, declaration of the Prize Winner, acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the Prize, administration of the Contest or any Contest-related activity, or CDW’s or its promotional and advertising agencies’ collection, storage, use and disclosure of the Entrant’s Personal Information, or any combination of the foregoing. 

The Prize Winner will indemnify and hold harmless CDW and its parent, affiliated and related companies, subsidiaries, divisions, and each of their directors, officers, employees, agents, advertising and promotional agencies, Prize Providers, and their successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, including without limitation third party claims, expenses, costs, loss, injury or damage of any kind including without limitation personal injury, bodily injury, disability or death, or property damage, resulting from entry in the Contest, selection of an Entrant, declaration of the Prize Winner, acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the Prize, administration of the Contest or any Contest-related activity, CDW’s or its promotional and advertising agencies’ collection, storage, use and disclosure of the Prize Winner’s Personal Information, or any combination of the foregoing. 

All Contest Entries are subject to verification by CDW in its sole discretion. CDW reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to CDW) to participate in this Contest. Failure to provide such proof in a timely manner may result in disqualification. The Selected Entrant may also be required to provide proof that he or she is the contestant in respect of the Selected Entry. CDW reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual (and his or her Contest Entries) who tampers with the entry process. CDW assumes no responsibility for Contest Entries which are lost, stolen, delayed, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, illegible, , inaccessible or unintelligible for any reason including without limitation: (a) failure of the website www.cdw.ca/teachergiveaway, the Submission Form, any link,  or the Internet, during the Contest Period; (b) any failure or malfunction of any telephone or cable line or other means of transmission, or any computer or other equipment or software; (c) any errors in transmission, or delivery of the Prize; (d) failure of any e-mail, tweet or online entry, if applicable, to be received on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website; (e) any condition caused by events beyond the control of CDW that may cause damage to an Entrant’s or any other person’s computer; or (f) the Eligible School’s, School Representative’s or any other person’s computer, including downloading any material from the CDW website at www.CDW.ca; or (g) any combination of the foregoing. 

CDW reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend the online elements of the Contest at any time without notice should a virus or other cause beyond the reasonable control of CDW corrupt the security or proper administration of the Contest or for any other reason. Any attempt to deliberately damage any website or to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws and, should such an attempt be made, CDW reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Contest is subject to applicable Canadian federal, provincial and local laws and regulations.  The Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Any questions or comments regarding this Contest must be directed to the Sponsor only, and NOT to x or any of the Prize Providers.

All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners, used with permission. 

©2024 CDW Canada Corp. All rights reserved.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 - AI Ready - 13.3"

Redefine possibilities with the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 2-in-1. With powerful performance and a stunning display, this powerhouse device is designed to meet the diverse needs of on-the-go professionals. The long-lasting battery life ensures uninterrupted productivity, while Wi-Fi 6E keeps you connected to high-speed internet networks. 

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HP 655 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

This sleek, stylish keyboard can be adjusted by up to 6 degrees, while contoured keycaps and 2 mm key travel deliver an accurate typing experience. The contoured mouse and grip design deliver everyday comfort for left or right-handed users.

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Poly Savi 7310 Headset

Enjoy wireless freedom with Poly's 7310 Headset. With a wireless range of 449.5 feet, this headset allows you to stay connected throughout your entire classroom. Your voice will be heard loud and clear, and you will be able to hear every crisp detail.

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HP P27 G5 27” Class Full HD LCD Monitor

Expand your view and your productivity with this 27-inch FHD monitor designed to work in any space, including a classroom. This sleek, sizeable monitor makes hybrid teaching easier, so you can do more every day.

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Poly Studio P5 Webcam

The Poly Studio P5 webcam gives you everything you need to look and sound your best in a hybrid classroom environment. This webcam offers exceptional optics, 1080p resolution, 4x digital zoom and a camera view designed to show just you.

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HP LaserJet Pro 4301dw Wireless Laser Multifunction Colour Printer

Compact design and groundbreaking performance. This printer is perfect for the classroom, with its high-speed, double-sided printing, sharp details and true-to-life colour.

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Poly Sync 20 Wired/Wireless Speakerphone

Sound like the professional you are with Poly Sync 20 USB/Bluetooth® smart speakerphone. Perfect for your hybrid classroom, enjoy remarkable sound, music and reduced echo and noise so you can be heard clearly for up to 20 hours of talk time.

TeachWell Mobile Digital Workspace

Take your teaching on the move with the TeachWell Mobile Digital Workspace. This compact hub stores all your technology on a height-adjustable platform that lets you choose how you instruct today’s learners. 

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ViewSonic 13” Interactive Pen Enabled Display

The ID1330 ViewBoard Pen Display is a 13.3" interactive display equipped with a patented electromagnetic pen. This pen delivers up to 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and a 60-degree tilt angle for an accurate and realistic writing experience. A USB-C port enables quick and easy transmission of video, audio and data over a single cable. Also, its lightweight and compact design makes it perfect for easy carrying from classroom to home for hybrid teaching. 

Contest closes on December 9, 2024. Get your entry in today!

Additional Prizes

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Ergotron YES Basic Charging Cart - 36 tablets / notebooks - TAA Compliant

YES Basic is economical, durable and flexible. Charge, store and transport up to 36 mini-laptops and tablets. One size fits all device shapes and sizes. A simple power management system safely charges all your devices and sends a single cord to the wall, while the heavy-duty steel construction provides durability and security.

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Poly Sync 20 Wired/Wireless Speakerphone

Sound like the professional you are with Poly Sync 20 USB/Bluetooth® smart speakerphone. Perfect for your hybrid classroom, enjoy remarkable sound, music and reduced echo and noise so you can be heard clearly for up to 20 hours of talk time.

Microsoft for Education & Lenovo 100e

We recommend Windows 10.

Gives teachers what they need most - time to teach. Empower educators to unlock creativity, promote teamwork and provide a simple and safe experience in a single, affordable solution built for education. Windows 7 PCs will no longer receive Windows security updates after January 14 2020, so make the shift today.

Intel STEAM Education Bundle

Discover, create and engage your classroom with this Intel STEAM education technology bundle! Equipped with Intel's Next Unit of Computing Kit (NUC), watch how your students engineer creative solutions with robotics and scratch coding. This prize offers two desktop stations and 30 robotic kits. Let the learning begin!

You could win a $20,000 tech upgrade for your hybrid classroom!

Tell us how technology can transform your hybrid classroom by tweeting us at @Teaching_w_Tech or completing the form.

Be sure to follow us at @Teaching_w_Tech for contest updates and the latest EdTech news.

CONTEST IS CLOSED

We will be announcing the winner via Twitter on @Teaching_w_Tech.

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You could win a $20,000 tech upgrade for your hybrid classroom!

Tell us how technology can transform your hybrid classroom by tweeting us at @Teaching_w_Tech or completing the form.

Be sure to follow us at @Teaching_w_Tech for contest updates and the latest EdTech news.

CONTEST IS CLOSED

We will be announcing the winner via Twitter on @Teaching_w_Tech.