Proposals accepted Sept. 15 through Oct. 15
Monday, September 15, 2014
Written by: Les Finken
dance student siting on the floor with a robot and laptop.
The “Dancing Robots” course is the outcome of a 2014 Innovations in Technology Award received by Alberto Segre, professor of computer science, and George De La Pena, associate professor of dance, whose proposal, “Making Algorithmic Thinking Concrete via Collaboration with the Performing Arts,” stood out to the selection committee as a model of cross-discipline, collaborative teaching. File photo by Tim Schoon

The University of Iowa Academic Technologies Advisory Council will be accepting proposals for the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.

To read a related story about the new course, see Rug-cutting robots.

The goal of the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards program is to raise the level of teaching and learning at the UI by supporting significant and innovative instructional technology projects that have the potential to directly impact student success and retention.

Projects that call for the use of collaborative learning strategies and student use of emerging technologies for teaching and learning are encouraged. These projects should be considered "proof-of-concept" projects that are new to the UI.

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.

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.

During the preparation of proposals, applicants are encouraged to contact Les Finken in Information Technology Services at 319-335-5467 or les-finken@uiowa.edu for assistance in determining whether their project is suitable for the funding program.

For more information on the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards program, including awards granted in previous years and detailed information on the guidelines for submitting a proposal, click here.