Creating a parent-school web site that can be accessed through computer kiosks in local grocery markets, developing historical virtual field trips, and redefining what it means to be media literate in today's world: These are among the effective uses of technology recognized by the cable industry's fourth annual Leaders in Learning Awards.

Ten educators and three national policy makers were honored for their outstanding vision in promoting 21st-century teaching and learning in a June 18 ceremony sponsored by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association and Cable in the Classroom (CIC), the cable industry's education foundation.

The awards ceremony was held after-hours at