Grants
- Ernest L. Boyer Summit Next Step Grant
- Microsoft Partnership
- UNCG General Administration Grant for Piedmont Triad Education Consortium Technology Training
- UNCG Departmental/Program Instructional Technology Fund with Dr. DiAnne Borders
- Apple Math/Science Solution Grant
- NC Catalyst Grant 2000
- NC Catalyst Grant 2001
- NC Catalyst Grant 2002
Ernest L.
Boyer Summit Next Step Grant
1996
Ms. Jean Camp
Dr. Ceola Baber
Dr. Catherine Matthews
A partnership between the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Peabody College of Vanderbilt University provided this grant which enabled our team to plan and develop a curriculum-based project using technology to enhance teaching and learning. This collaborative project between a public school secondary science teacher and three university eduators resulted in an interdisciplinary unit with a multimedia CD-ROM and ancillary teaching materials. The grant provided for materials, supplies, and salary for a graduate assistant.
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Microsoft Partnership Grant
1996 - present
Ms. Jean Camp
Dr. Barb Levin
Dr. Gerald Ponder
The goal of the Microsoft Partnership grant is to support and enhance K-12 teacher training programs across the U.S. by providing Microsoft products and resources for the sole purpose of helping K-12 teachers learn how to integrate technology into the classroom. A variety of Microsoft software has been donated to and used by the UNCG Teacher Education programs.
UNCG General
Administration Grant for Piedmont Triad Education Consortium Technology
Training
1997
Dr. Francis Jones
Ms. Jean Camp
The goal of this training grant was to facilitate the integration of technology into the curriculum in grades three through five and involved a partnership between higher education and the public schools of our region. A five-day Institute for the Integration of Technology was held at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro June 23-29, 1997. The classroom teachers in grades 3-5 throughout the region who attended were trained to integrate technology in teaching the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. A train-the-trainer model was used with the expectation that each participant would train the faculty back at his/her school. Lesson plans and activities grounded in sound learning theory and best teaching practices in all curriculum areas were developed and modeled. Ancillary materials were developed and distributed and a network of support and resources was established.
UNCG Departmental
Instructional Technology Fund Grant
1997
Dr. DiAnne Borders
Ms. Jean Camp
The purpose of this DIFT grant was to fund a demonstration work station to be used to develop a CD-ROM-based simulation of school based case vignettes. The software tool would be used in preservice interdisciplinary training experiences designed to foster collaborative problem-solving among school counselors, student teachers, and principal fellows concerning critical school issues and enhance their proficiency in technology skills. DIFT funding provided for a mobile workstation including the following:
- PowerMac G3
- Color Printer
- Scanner
- CD Recordable Drive
- HyperStudio software
- Recordable CDs
Matching departmental
funds provided for personnel.
Apple Math/Science Solution Grant
1998
Jean Camp
The Apple Math/Science grant is designed to provide schools of education the opportunity to use Apple software to assist them in their classrooms. Software tools and curriculum materials are integrated into our secondary science and math methods courses where students are required to evaluate software, incorporate it into lesson/unit plans, and develop multimedia teaching presentations to use with their students. Since our education progams have a strong constructivist base, the use of the software tools would reinforce our approach to teaching and learning. In return for the software and supporting materials, we have agreed to serve as an effective reference site for new uses of the software products. We plan to add information to our web sites, incorporate the materials in conference presentations, and share information with our professional development schools.
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NC Catalyst PT3 Grant
2000
UNC-GA
The purpose of this grant is to strengthen UNC's administrative, human resource, and technical infrastructure for preservice teacher preparation programs to improve their teachers' and students' technology preparedness. The goals are:
1. Update the NC Department of Public Instruction's review standards for teacher preparation programs to ensure that all programs are taking proper steps to help their graduates meet the new teacher technology competencies.
2. Focus on statewide professional development activities which will be aligned with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education standards for professional development of teachers (cooperating teachers) and will reinforce ways teachers can model instructional technology (IT) to help students meet the curriculum goals of the NC K-12 Standard Course of Study.
3. Assist NC institutions responsible for teacher preparation in continuing to communicate about and coordinate their effeorts to improve teachers' proficiencies in IT through a teacher education web portal, and as such supports the statewide, systematic application of all governing teacher and student performance standards.
4. Desseminate project results to all NC stakeholders, as well as to professionals involved in teacher preparation around the country.
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2000-2001
The goal is to develop a core group of onsite educators in the professional development schools, who understand how technology is integrated throughout programs at UNC Greensboro and who will be trained to assist in evaluating the teaching/technology portfolios. Participants are School of Education faculty, College of Arts and Sciences faculty, and public school teachers and administrators (Clinical Faculty Cadre).
The goal is for triads consisting of a faculty member, a student, and the Onsite Teacher Educator to work together to plan technology rich activities for the student to teach in the field experience. Training is provided in webquests, Kidspiration and Inspiration, and in planning a technology enhanced unit of study. Software and ancillary materials are provided.
UNCG School of Education Faculty from the Educational Leadership Department, Principal Fellows, Master of School Administration program students, doctoral students in educational leadership and public school administrators participate in a 2-day institute. The focus is on developing school technology leaders with emphasis on the role of school leadership in enhancing effective use of technology to benefit teaching, learning, and school operations. Participants work collaboratively with experts in the field to evaluate how technology is infused throughout the educational leadership programs.