2006-07 Call for Proposals
Center for Digital Technology and Learning

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The Center for Digital Technology and Learning is calling for faculty and staff development proposals that further the use of digital technologies in learning, research and creative activities. The CDTL has budgeted approximate $9000 for grants during the coming year.

Due Date:  Proposals can be submitted anytime up to April 1, 2007 and will be reviewed periodically.

Project Guidelines: Projects must further the use of digital technologies in learning, research and/or creative activities. Projects involving new or existing web courses or that contribute to new or existing Tier 2 or 3 courses in the Studies in Information Technology Concentration (ISIT) concentration are particularly welcome (see www.drake.edu/cdtl/ISIT/ for more information about ISIT ). Examples of recent funded projects include development of new courses involving technology; flim and audio equipment for faculty research projects; technology  for  improvement of  exiting web courses;  travel grants for faculty and staff; and funds for speakers.   For a complete list of projects funded in recent years contact daniel.alexander@drake.edu

Due to the amount of funds available, it is the CDTLs preference to fund several smaller projects rather than a few large ones.  If you do submit a proposal calling for expenditure of considerably more than $1000.00, it might be a good idea to submit a contingency budget of approximately $1000.00.

Use of Instructional Technology staff and resources: You are encouraged to use the resources of the Office for Information Technology, Cowles Library and the Drake Telemedia Center.  If your proposal calls for the use of staff members from these organizations, contact them and include an estimate of anticipated staff time in the budget for your proposal.  

What needs to be submitted: There is no standard form, but your proposal should include a narrative, a budget, any helpful supporting material and contact information. If it is a collaborative proposal, please name a principal contact. Your budget should include quotes for software or hardware, estimates of instructional staff time, as well as a detailed list of other anticipated expenses. Leaders of funded projects will be expected to write a brief report upon completion of their project. 

Proposals should be submitted electronically to Dan Alexander at daniel.alexander@drake.edu.

Contact Dan Alexander at (x3764) or daniel.alexander@drake.edu if you have any questions, if you would like to discuss a potential proposal or if you have an idea for a proposal that does not align directly with the above suggestions.