Towson University Grant Opportunity for Professional Development school Teachers
Mentoring to Master Technology Integration Project (MM-TIP) - 2003-2004
http://www.towson.edu/tip

DUE DATE: October 30, 2003

Background and Purpose

Since September 1999, the College of Education has been working to enhance the use of technology in teaching through teacher professional development with technology mentor program. The primary goal of this grant program – Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) - is to help PDS teachers expand their technology skills for use in teaching and modeling this technology integration for pre-service teachers (i.e. student interns) as well as their peers.

Using this modeling approach, pre-service teachers will develop a stronger background in technology integration to draw upon as they move into the classroom. We believe that technology, used wisely in instruction, can improve student learning and higher-level thinking. Working with their technology mentor, PDS teachers (i.e. protégés) will enhance their knowledge of technology integration and demonstrate this use to pre-service teachers.

Time Frame

This grant program will run from November 2003 - May 2004. During the fall and winter of 2003-04, PDS teachers will work with their technology mentor to gain greater expertise in the use of technology both personally and in their teaching. In the spring of 2004, protégés will continue working with mentors as they integrate technology in their classes.

Incentives

To reward participants of this program we are able to offer the following incentives:

A stipend of $1000 for each teacher protégé for work throughout the year on integrating technology within their teaching and the completion of all program requirements.
A stipend of $1000 for each mentor to work with a teacher protégé throughout the year and completion of all program requirements.

Grant Requirements

Attendance at the orientation session on November 20, 2003 at Towson University. (5:00-8:00 P.M.)
Completion of all forms for research and program evaluation purposes.
Participation in the Project Showcase the evening of May 25, 2003 at Towson University.
Submission of samples of student work to Tammy Banerjee at Towson University by May 25, 2004.

Priority will be given to first time awardees; however, we will also accept applications from previous grant winners. Previous grant winners should submit a proposal for a different project or one that demonstrates significant growth upon the initial project. View a complete listing of program requirements and data collection instruments, at http://www.towson.edu/tip/requirements.htm

Examples of Technology Projects Integrated into Teaching

In case you are wondering what type of technology we are anticipating that teachers will integrate in their teaching, here are some brief examples of elements that could be included in your proposal. For more ideas, go to the MM-TIP website: http://wwwnew.towson.edu/tip/projects.htm

Elementary

Middle

High

- Student-created books using word processing and digital cameras in the Language Arts Curriculum

- Student-created math projects using graphing programs

- Student-created presentations using scanners, digital cameras and presentation software

- Use of web page design software to create an online research module using Maryland state indicators for the Language Arts and Social Studies curricula to guide student investigations

- Use of PowerPoint to present and communicate research findings

- Use of the internet in instruction and research-based assignments, e.g. using images from the Vatican Museum’s web site to analyze the artistic and scientific achievements of the Renaissance

- Student-designed and created multimedia projects, e.g. using HyperStudio to develop a virtual art gallery

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO USE INTERNET EXPLORER TO COMPLETE THIS FORM

PDS Protégé /Mentor 2003-04 Application for the Technology Integration Project (MM-TIP)

To apply for the MM-TIP grant project you can complete and submit the following form online.

Names:
Protégé First Name:
Protégé Last Name:
Mentor First Name:
Mentor Last Name:
Name of School:
Grade Level:	Elementary Middle High
County:
Grade:
Content Area:
Work no.: (xxx-xxx-xxxx )
Fax no.: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
E-mail addresses:
Protégé:
Mentor:
(Give an address you check daily as this will be our primary means of communicating with you)
Towson University PDS Liaison:

** It is strongly recommended that you first word process your responses (save the document), then copy and paste the information in the appropriate boxes. **

Answer the following questions:

Please describe your project, i.e. goals for applying technology to your teaching, and which course(s) this will impact. Include how technology will be modeled and integrated into your course(s).

Please estimate the number of pre-service teachers (i.e. student interns) you will be working with, either formally or informally, throughout the 2003-04 school year. (enter only numbers)

One focus of this grant is to help pre-service teachers meet the new Maryland Teacher Technology Standards (view these standards online at http://www.smcm.edu/msde-pt3/index.htm ). Tell us:

(a) The Maryland Teacher Technology Standard(s) your project will address.

(b) How your project will facilitate the development of technology skills in pre-service teachers.

3. (a) What equipment, software or other resources do you anticipate you will use to integrate technology within your teaching? (Note: It is not the intent of this grant to provide new software or equipment. Your project should utilize resources currently available to you.)

(b) What new skills do you anticipate needing to learn to accomplish your technology integration goals in your instruction?

How do you envision sharing your project with interns and colleagues in your department, school, and others?

5. How does your proposal align with your school improvement plan?

6. Please include a brief statement of mentor qualifications.

Final Reminder: For questions please contact: Tammy Banerjee at 410-704-5985, tbanerjee@towson.edu. We look forward to your responses.

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Last Updated: October 21, 2003