Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Grant

1. Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Grant Presented by: Shelley Bock Rosemary Cuicchi Robin Ann Parker Armstrong Middle School Starkville, Mississippi

2. Successful Grant Writing “Flaming enthusiasm, backed by horse sense and persistence are the qualities that most frequently make for a success” -Dale Carnegie TLCF Grant

3. Getting Started • Set Goals • Envision improvements • Gather Input • survey fellow faculty members • question past recipients • contact MDE with specific concerns • Create a timetable for research and writing the proposal

4. Teamwork is Required • Think about a person’s areas of expertise • Consider personalities • Identify roles on the team • Set Norms for meetings and work sessions

5. Background Information • Examine other technology grants proposed by your district • Contact administration • Contact systems technical support team • Contact maintenance

6. Locating Support and Sources • Identify partners in the process • PTA or other district organizations • Local university • Local business and industry • Search the Internet • MDE and US Dept of Ed websites • Past recipients’ school websites • Professional journals

7. Most Proposals Include • Overview (Executive Summary) • Statement of Need • Proposal Narrative • Timeline and Benchmarks • Project Evaluation • Budget (Narrative and Summary)

8. Writing the Proposal • Read, read, read all hints and guidelines • Look at examples • Follow guidelines • Formatting • Content • Length • Pay attention to detail

9. Writing the Proposal • Be CLEAR, CONCISE, and CONSISTENT • Be persuasive • Demonstrate your knowledge Always answer: How can this idea improve student learning?

10. Budget • Cost Effective • Search the Internet and local vendors • Follow bidding procedures • Reflective of project goals • Detailed information

11. Final Step… • Unfamiliar eyes • Proofread • Proofread • Proofread • Proofread • Proofread

12. www.mde.k12.ms.us/resources.htm

13. www.mde.k12.ms.us/resources.htm

14. http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/oet/tlcf/index.htm

15. Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Grant Four Goals • Professional Development • Multimedia Computers • Internet Access • Effective Software LEARNING FOCUS: WRITING

16. Your TLCF Opportunities • Information is provided from MDE through your district technology coordinator • Schools can apply every 5 years -alternating elementary & secondary • The greatest NEED must be established for your building • Tech Prep technologies do not count toward need

17. TLCF Grant at AMS • Wireless Network installation • 30 Dreamwriters (Word Processor) with rechargeable lab carts • 30 wireless Laptops with wireless printers and rechargeable lab carts • 2 Proxima LCD Projectors • 2 Digital still Cameras • 2 Digital Video Cameras • Writing Tools Software packages • TV’s and TVators for every classroom • Professional Development (20%)

18. Dreamwriter Laptop Computers Magnolia Databases Blackboard.com Digital Camera Digital Video Windows Explorer MarcoPolo Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Software Merit Writing Software TLCF Professional Development at AMS

19. TLCF Writing Professional Development • MSU PREPS • Problems • Solutions

20. Laptop Computers

22. Laptop Computers

23. Dreamwriter (Word Processor)

24. Dreamwriter (Word Processor)

25. Inspiration

26. http://www.meritsoftware.com/

27. Always Remember Writing a Grant • Find a team of professionals with different talents and workable personalities • Read and follow guidelines -EXACTLY • Match the proposal to the grant goals • Contact all available resources • Proofread, Proofread, Proofread • Meet the deadline

28. Questions? E-mail TLCF Grant Coordinator for Armstrong Middle School Shelley H. Bock, Librarian sbock_ams@yahoo.com Access this presentation at http://www.ams.starkville.k12.ms.us