Last week we submitted eight requests for funding for a variety of initiatives. Some funding became available for capital expenditures and for the Innovation Fund that has to be spent prior to June 30, 2013. We also submitted RFD’s for next year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014). All aspects will be very competitive.
- Innovation Fund ($250,000 available): Tablet Project. The intent of this project is to increase capacity related to mobile learning, more specifically shift our focus towards tablet integration in the classroom with a strong emphasis on professional development and a broadened focus to include instructors, staff, and students. This project will also directly inform the College’s mobile learning/BYOD strategy. Request was for just under $50,000. (Approved on February 26)
- Capital ($340,000 available):
- Furniture for the Active Learning Lab in AN2739
(Approved on February 26) - Frames
for posters for classrooms (room layouts, emergency procedures, contact
info, etc.) - submitted on behalf of Learning Spaces Team and
Facilities
(Approved on February 26) - Replacement Scantron machine - for instructors to mark exams
- RFD’s for next year (13-14) - will be discussed at College Leadership Team in March
- Continued funding for EET positions that were funded through DL Strategy allocated funding.
- Funding to cover overlap as we transition to a new LMS to replace Angel (May June 2014)
- 10 extra laptops for the library for student sign-out. We anticipate that as the transition to BYOD gains momentum, more instructors will “require” their students to have a device with them in the classroom.
- IB Theatre Technology Upgrades
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