VITRC Faculty Grant Award Guidelines
Grant Proposal Submission Criteria
Grant Proposal Acceptance Criteria
The Veraldi Instructional Technology Resource Center (VITRC) is offering grants to encourage faculty to enhance teaching methodology in the classroom and student learning using the Tablet PC. The ability to write, sketch, draw, or annotate with the tablet stylus in order to share results instantaneously, or to collaborate in real time, adds new dimensions to classroom interaction. Successful faculty projects will incorporate innovative Tablet PC interactive teaching and learning uses with their face-to-face, hybrid or online courses. They may integrate any or some of the following applications: Word, PowerPoint, Windows Journal, Classroom Presenter and OneNote. Use of Snipping Tool, Write On, Education Pack, and Experience Pack as well as discipline specific applications may also be incorporated. See below for details.
These grants are made possible through the VITRC department whose mission is to enhance the teaching and learning process in the university community by promoting the integration of emerging technology tools into instruction.
VITRC will award up to four $2,000 grants
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Grantees will receive $500 upon selection; $500 upon demontration to VITRC acceptable progress at mid-point; and $1,000.00 upon completion of the proposal
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Faculty may also work together to construct their grant proposal. If collaborating as a team, they may be considered for individual awards
The grants are meant to be an incentive for faculty to adapt current courses or create new courses to enhance the learning environment using the Tablet PC. Any costs associated with the course development (videos, books, equipment, etc.) should be paid by University and/or Departmental funds.
Grant Proposal Submission Criteria
To qualify, faculty members should submit an email or letter of support from their department chair.
Adjunct faculty members should have taught for a minimum of three semesters at LTU at the time of submission.
- General description of the course (indicate if new or modification). Indicate hybrid, online, or face-to-face delivery to be used for course
List necessary pre- or co-requisite courses. Indicate the number of students directly affected - List proposed goals and/or objectives. Describe the instructional strategies and technologies/innovations that will enhance student learning
- Plan for assessing student learning (can include student survey with testimonial)
- Plan for periodic demonstration of progress and for dissemination (Please include timeline)
- Reference material (if any)
Grant Proposal Acceptance Criteria
Grant awardees will be expected to:
- Work with a VITRC staff member during the entire project and help train others on how to implement the results in other courses
- Implement proposed work within one academic year (by Summer 2009); submit a mid-point report demonstrating progress (submittal is expected within 30 days of mid-point); submit a final report evaluating if and how course goals and/or objectives were met (submittal is expected within 60 days of course completion)
- Present at the yearly Tablet PC symposium and/or "All Faculty Luncheon" in the spring to address all faculty by sharing their experience, any challenges, course evaluation results, and best practices
Grant Proposal Review Process
Grants will be evaluated by the Tablet PC committee and certified by VITRC. The selection will be based on educational merit, level of innovation, number of students impacted, and overall assessment and dissemination plans.
Grant Award Schedule
Grants will follow the following award schedule for this year:
Deadline for proposal submission: November 30, 2008
Announcement of award winners: December 15, 2008
Admission of course: Summer 2009; Fall 2009; Spring 2010
Grant Award Criteria
- Grantees will receive $500 upon selection, $500 upon demonstrating to VITRC acceptable progress at mid-point, and $1000 upon completion of the proposal
- Completion of the proposal includes: teaching the course, evaluating the course (including student survey with testimonial) to determine the impact on the students’ learning experience during the semester, submitting a final written report to VITRC, conducting an on-campus seminar or presentation to LTU faculty and administration, informing VITRC of which educational conference and/or journal the grant recipient(s) plan on submitting their work, work with VITRC to train others on how to implement the results in other courses.
Submit Proposals to:
Dr. Pam Lowry, Director
Veraldi Instructional Technology Resource Center
Room: A115
E-Mail: lowry@ltu.edu
Telephone: (248) 204-3653
FAX: (248) 204-3755