The Division of Undergraduate Education, in conjunction with the Office of Academic Computing, invites proposals for small grants for the development of instructional technology. Good practice encourages contacts between students and faculty. Good practice develops reciprocity and cooperation among students. Good practice uses active learning techniques. Good practice gives prompt feedback.
Good practice emphasizes time on task.
Good practice communicates high expectations. Good practice respects diverse talents and ways of learning. In addition, proposals that have additional cost-sharing funds will also be given priority. The review committee is especially interested in proposals that use technology to promote interactivity between students and faculty, and among students, for the purpose of achieving the course learning goals. A proposal requesting technology only as a delivery tool or solely as a means to access information will not be sufficient for funding.