The Information Support Services (ISS) and Information Services (IS) departments created the teacher technology grants in 2005. Since 2005, the criteria for awards have emphasized providing teachers with the professional development and technology tools needed for developing a curriculum that transforms student learning. The strongest proposals document the use of technology in enhancing teaching and learning. The Tech Grant committee looks for requests that develop and implement plans to promote lifelong learning, provide professional development opportunities for the applicant(s), aligns with the Rubicon course/class map, details plans on sharing with colleagues, describes assessments and has the support of the PK-12 Department Chair. The grant covers the costs of hardware, software, registration fees and incidentals for conferences or other professional development requests. Budget proposals can range up to $2,500 each. Teams are encouraged – across divisions and departments.
Application:
PDF
WORD
Rubric:
PDF
WORD
Application Due: November 2
Recipients Announced: December 15th
Eligibility: Open to all faculty, though applicant can win an award only once every 5 years.
Proposals: The written proposal has two sections and applicants may be asked to discuss their proposal with the Tech Grant committee. The application must be approved by the PK-12 Department chair.
The first section of the written proposal addresses the grant purpose and the second section outlines a budget, if specific hardware/software or resources are needed. In the first section include a brief description of the project; what you expect to accomplish, how your project will be used in the classroom, aligns with your Rubicon map for the course/classroom and impacts student learning. Include a time line (recognize this can be modified) of the work you will be doing and a link to your Rubicon map. Your PK-12 Department chair needs to approve the proposal by signing, dating and if desired, comments of support.
Grant size: Budget proposals can range up to $2,500 each. Teams may apply for up to $5,000. This includes a $1,000 faculty stipend for the two-week training. After the workshop, any hardware/software or support materials requested become the property of the department or grade level. The expectation is that the hardware or software will be used with classes the following school year.
Grant Number: The number of proposals accepted depends on the size of the grants awarded.
Terms: ISS/IS staff will meet with grantees in January and write purchase orders for items requested in the proposal. Grantees time lines will be reviewed at that point.
Reporting: Teams or individuals will share their experiences at the divisional level or offer a workshop during opening week or other school-wide professional days.