Purpose
To encourage and support members interested in promoting effective instructional uses of the computer or related equipment
MACUL Grant
Total grant funds available – to be determined.
Do not exceed the
grant limit in your
proposal
Eligible Applicants
MACUL Members K-12 Classroom Teachers K-12 Coordinators K-12 Administrators Higher Education Personnel
General Grant Writing
Start with a clear need (problem) Identify target audience State the project goal(s) and purpose Describe what you want to do Include all information requested in the
appropriate categories* Describe how you will determine success *Failure to do so may result in
disqualification
General Grant Writing
Write a grant that describes a project you want to do whether you get the grant or not. (Need for funding)
Have someone read the grant that knows little about the problem or the project. (Clarity)
Have someone read the grant that
knows a lot about the grant project
or subject area. (Content)
Project Narrative
Overview of what you plan to do Plan first, write last Accurately describe what you plan to do Clearly align with rest of the proposal (especially the
need)
Project Need
Describe the need and/or the problem(s)
Include information that validates the problem (a few statistics listing the source)
Focus should ultimately improve teaching and learning
Project Plan (50 points)
Includes sections on the: Goal (10) Objectives (15) Activities (15) Technology-related equipment and or Materials (5) Timeline (5)
Goal
Goal (10 points)
Focus should be on improving or transforming the teaching and learning process with the effective use of technology
Your Project Need should describe specific goals of the project
Describe how the project will achieve
the goal
Objectives
Objectives(15 points)
Plan of Action and desired results are clearly described
Objectives are measurable and in alignment with the stated need
Describes what the “effective” use of technology will have on student
achievement.
Objectives
Other tips: Specific outcomes Measurable Clearly identify desired results Concrete, precise, prioritized Based on identified needs
Aligned with National and State
Tech Standards Realistic Replicable Innovative
Project Activities
Project activities(15 points) Relate to objectives Clearly described State reasons for selection of activities Reasonable in scope
Time and resources
Concisely written!
Equipment and Materials
Technology equipment and Materials (5 points)
List of specific materials used in the activities
Description of how they will be used in the project
Timeline
Be sure to include: All activities Evaluation Plans for sharing with MACUL members and other
educators
Sharing
Sharing (10 points) Requirements:
Present at MACUL Conference Poster session or full session
Submit a MACUL journal article Describe the method for sharing with other educators
Sharing
Describe sharing with educators, district, community, ISD, etc.
Be specific Avoid “could” or “might” Be definite
Evaluation
Evaluation (10 points) Describe how you will evaluate the project What measure will you use to determine success? State clear indicators for improved:
Student learning/achievement, or Instructional strategies, or Teacher learning
Budget
Budget (10 points) To provide cost information related to the project
Requested funds District funds A request for an amount over the stated grant award
will be disqualified.
Budget
Align equipment and materials with proposal Include best current prices (REMC) Include item cost and description
Budget
Don’t request more than the maximum limit for the grant
Add explanations Itemize all costs Partial funding may be awarded
Adjustments
Points may be added or deducted: Being well-written (+ 2) Three or more spelling or grammar errors
(-2) Confusing (-1-4) Too much repetition(-2) Parts not defined (up to -4) Exceeding word count (up to -10)
Disqualifications
Incomplete application Listing school, district, or any identifying
information Not related to technology or MACUL grant
purpose Late submissions Failure to list Plan for Sharing
MACUL Journal Conference Poster session or
full conference session
Requirements
Complete Summary Form Share the Project
Submit an article to the MACUL journal Present a full session or poster session at MACUL
Conference
Other MACUL Programs Educator of the Year
Award Teacher of the Year
Award Tech Coordinator of the
Year Award Student Technology
Showcase - Lansing MI-Champions
http://www.macul.org
ETLC Conference Upper Peninsula
Educational Technology and Business Conference
MI Learning on iTunesU ETAN Michigan Joint Education
Conference Midwest Technology
Leaders
Educator of the Year Award Available September
2009 Due in December Awarded at the MACUL
Conference Targeted for people
such as media specialists, university and college staff, technology coordinators, computer coordinators, etc
Recognizes and honors educators who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in implementing the use of technology to improve education
http://www.macul.org/page.php?pid=41
Teacher of the Year Award
Available in September 2009 Due in December Awarded at the MACUL Conference Targeted for pre-K-12 classroom teachers Recognizes and honors teachers who have
demonstrated outstanding achievement in implementing the use of technology
to improve education. http://www.macul.org/page.php?pid=41