2009 Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards
The Academic Technologies Advisory Council is calling for proposals for the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards. The goal of the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards program is to raise the level of teaching and learning at The University of Iowa by supporting significant and innovative instructional technology projects that have the potential to improve student success and retention. These projects should be considered as "proof-of-concept" projects that are new to The University of Iowa.
Priorities: In the spirit of innovation, all new ideas are welcome, but the focus must be on instruction. Priority will be given to projects that, if proven successful, can be replicated throughout the University. Cross-disciplinary projects are encouraged, but not required. Priority will also be given to projects that support the TILE Project: Learning Spaces to Transform, Interact, Learn, Engage. For more details of the TILE Project go to http://its.uiowa.edu/instruction/tile/
Audience: Projects that primarily improve the instruction of undergraduates are encouraged. However, this program is not limited solely to undergraduate education.
Awards: A total of $100,000 is available for awards. The number of awards will be determined by the quality of the applications. A single award or multiple awards may be made. Applications can be made to support the costs of hardware, software, and personnel. Funding is not available to support faculty salaries.
Process: During the preparation of proposals, applicants are encouraged to contact Liz Pearce at 384-2203 or liz-pearce@uiowa.edu for assistance in determining whether your project is suitable for the funding program.
The steps for the 2009 Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards are as follows:
- Attend the Innovations Award Pre-Application Workshop - (Friday, October 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m. 2520D UCC)
- Contact Liz Pearce at liz-pearce@uiowa.edu for information on submitting proposals.
- October 23: Applications uploaded to http://fm.iowa.uiowa.edu/iicawardproposal/
- November 16 & 18: Interview selected applicants
- Mid December: Award winners notified and funds made available
Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards Granted for 2008
Six projects have been awarded a total of $65,928 through the 2008 Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (IICA) program. Details of the winning proposals for 2008 and previous years can be viewed at here.
The IIC program is sponsored by the Academic Technologies Advisory Council (ATAC) , which reviewed 13 submissions from 11 colleges or units for the 2008 IICA program.
Short history of the IIC Awards
In the fall of 2001, the Academic Technologies Advisory Council initiated a program for supporting innovative applications of instructional computing. The goal of the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards program is to raise the level of instructional computing at The University of Iowa by supporting significant and innovative instructional computing projects that have the potential to improve the education provided to students throughout the university.