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Instructional Technology Advisory Committee
Request for Proposals
The Instructional Technology Advisory Committee is seeking
mini-grant proposals for the innovative use of instructional
technology.
Goal:
Foster student learning through the effective use of
instructional technologies.
Timetables:
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Announcement: October 26, 2007
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Application Due: Friday, November 9, 2007
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Notification: Friday, November
30, 2007
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Project Activity: December 2007 – May
30, 2008
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Final Reports Due: June 2, 2008
Proposals are sought to
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Use new interactive whiteboard technology
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Create podcasts for instructional use
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Implement and use computer lab classroom control software
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Use wireless tablets for instruction
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Create a series of lessons/activities for using virtual
environments such as Second Life
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Use virtual classroom software (Wimba) to connect with remote
students via computer and voice over the internet and/or to
provide interaction with experts in a particular area of study
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Use MSUM’s wiki environment for instructional purposes
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Use MSUM’s blog environment to interact with experts in the
field, encourage informal writing, etc.
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Use wireless tablets for classroom interaction.
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Use tablet PC’s in instructional settings.
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Other ideas such as software licensing, equipment related to
instructional technology, etc.
Requirements:
Proposal Format
– Fill in the electronic form
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Description of proposed instructional activity / project (2-3
paragraphs)
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Description of benefit to students
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Timeline for project (must be completed by May 30, 2008)
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Equipment / software / support needs (may include requests for
student technology team assistance)
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Budget
Final Reporting / Sharing
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Recipients will agree to encourage students to report their
experiences with the technology on a blog site designed and
maintained by the ITAC.
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Recipients will provide a final report describing the results of
the project and results of the survey/evaluation by students
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Recipients will present their work at an MSUM workshop or MSUM
Instructional Technology Conference or MSUM faculty development
event.
Questions?
Send email to
ficek@mnstate.edu
or call 218 477-2339 or 701 866-3937.
Online Application Form
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