Nov. 3, 2009 (PR Newswire) -- DENTON, Texas, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- eInstruction, a premier global provider of learning technology, today announced the judging panel of its third annual Classroom Makeover Video Contest. The panel is comprised of advocates for educational technology, television personalities, media representatives and members of the nationally recognized band, Flobots. The judging panel will choose three classrooms to win interactive classroom makeovers. The winners will each be awarded more than $30,000 in educational technology from eInstruction, Dell, 3M, Texas Instruments and other educational technology companies. The contest closes at noon Eastern time on November 10.

On November 17, five finalists will be chosen from three grade categories (Kindergarten through fifth grade; sixth grade through eighth grade; and ninth grade through 12(th) grade). The judges will view 15 finalists' videos, and choose one winner for each grade category. The judging of the finalists' videos will take place between November 17 and December 4. One grand prize winner will be announced for each grade category on or around December 18.

Members of the judging panel include:

--  Flobots- Alternative rock and hip-hop group, Flobots, achieved
mainstream success with its 2007 debut album Fight With Tools. One of
last year's winning classrooms from Corona Ranch Elementary School in
Corona, California, produced a parody of Flobots' popular single
"Handlebars" for their music video entry. In 2008, Flobots started
Flobots.org, a non-profit organization that works to create positive
social change by harnessing the power of music and those who love it.
Since 2008, Flobots.org has provided hands-on music therapy instruction
to youth and created its own community space, where youth, musicians and
artists can learn and share in a safe environment.
--  Dr. Don Knezek- CEO of the International Society for Technology in
Education (ISTE), an organization dedicated to improving teaching and
learning by advancing the effective use of technology in education. He
has advised and consulted in many regions of the world, assisting in the
development of national educational technology expectations for
students, teachers and school leaders. Knezek also serves on ISTE's
leadership team for the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
in the U.S.
--  Christine Weiser-- Weiser is the Managing Editor of Tech & Learning, a
magazine that provides resources and strategies that enhance the K-12
learning experience by integrating digital technology. She is the
co-author of "Ask Mr.