This may appeal to grantors who want to help children become better writers. If the grantor is interested in helping reading skills they won t fund your writing program, even if it s a good one. It will not be within their circle of interest. If you find that computers help motivate students to write, you can include computers in your proposal and explain how they will help you achieve your goal. You must keep the grantor s desires in mind.
Computers are tools to facilitate the achievement of a larger goal.
This month s tip column was sent to us by the author, Joel Heffner. Joel Heffner is a staff developer for the Office of Instructional Technology. The purpose of these grants is to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. All K-12 teachers are eligible to apply. Cooperative proposals among several teachers are welcome.