CEHD Academic Technology Services

Please read the following details regarding expectations and details of the proposal process.


Project Expectations Timeline & Process Proposal Form

Project

What is a Project?

Is there an technology enhanced learning idea you've wanted to implement in your class, but didn't have the time and technical ability to complete? Academic Technology Services will manage the project, provide the technical development services, and collaborate with you on the instructional design of the project.
Criteria

We are looking to develop feasible and sustainable projects which match departmental priorities and impact a large number of students. Some items we will be considering:
  • Cost (time & money)
  • Scope
  • Is ATS the right place to develop this project?
  • Staff time (determine team)
  • Impact on students
  • Long-term use?
  • Timeline
  • Technical skills needed
  • infrastructure needed (can existing infrastructure be used?)
  • Ongoing support needs
  • Time and effort investment by instructor
  • Other resources

Expectations

Timeline

The project timeline will be developed in cooperation with successful applicant instructors. Due to the large number of projects needing development, once the timeline is developed it is important that everyone involved with the development adhere to the timeline as close as possible to ensure successful completion of the project.
Roles

The role of the instructor is primarily as content expert, with cooperative responsibilities in instructional design. The time required to provide content to the project could be considerable. Academic Technology Services will provide technical work and cooperate with the instructor on instructional design responsibilities.

Timeline & Process

Event Description Date
Call Sent Out

The Call for Proposals for Academic Technology development projects is emailed to all instructors in CEHD. March 11, 2008
Application/Idea Assistance

Departmental Instructional Technology (IT) Fellows and the Academic Technology Services staff are available for consultation to help develop project ideas. March 11 thru April 11, 2008
Applications Due

Project proposals are due! The online form submits project proposal information to Academic Technology Services. April 11, 2008
Departmental Prioritization

Academic Technology Services staff will discuss applications with department chairs, resulting in a departmentally prioritized list of project proposals. April 11 thru May 2, 2008
Final Decisions

In consultation with department chairs, Academic Technology Services evaluates project proposals and chooses successful applications based on the criteria listed above.

Applicants are notified. 		May 2, 2008
Development Preparation

 Project development teams are formed, including
  • Project Leader
  • Developers (technical & instructional)
  • Evaluators
  • Content expert(s)
  • Departmental IT Fellow
Project development timelines are created. IT Fellows work with Academic Technology and Digital Media Center staff and instructors to develop evaluation plans for their projects. 		Spring/Summer, 2008
Development

 Projects are developed, evaluations completed, and evaluation findings presented (more details later). 2008-2009
Present

 Select projects will be presented at the Academic Technology Services Open House at a date TBD. Spring, 2009

Questions? Contact CEHD Academic Technology Services.