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Hello fellow Open Educators!
This BCcampus call for proposals is just out:
https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/call-for-proposals-open-educ…
Some information from the call: (proposals are due November 15!)
Synopsis
This call for proposals is for OER development funded by BCcampus in order to increase and
improve the application, awareness, and sustainability of open education in trades
training. The Open Education Trades Grant for Term 2019 may also be used for, but is not
limited to, the development of open textbooks, instructor resources, media, open test
banks, or ancillary resources. For this term (November 2019 to January 2020), the
following grants will be offered:
* Two individual grants of $7000 maximum per SME (total of $14,000)
* One institutional or articulation group grant of $21,000
Application Process
The application
form<https://open.bccampus.ca/files/2019/06/Call_Application-OE-Sustainability-Grant-for-Institutions.doc>
should be completed and emailed to Tim Carson at
tcarson@bccampus.ca<mailto:tcarson@bccampus.ca>.
While the application form asks for all basic information, those wishing to submit more
detail may attach appendices as required. The evaluation committee looks for proposals
that are well written and specifically address the guidelines. Designate a lead
representative for the project and submit the proposal through the lead.
Note: Please note there is an institutional signoff section in the application for
individuals.
Criteria for Successful Proposals
Successful proposals will meet the following mandatory criteria:
* Exhibit characteristics of quality teaching and learning, such as alignment with
learning outcomes or provincial outlines for your specific trade.
* Demonstrate experience and a positive track record with curriculum development.
* Identify deliverables and their due dates.
* Include a budget documenting the use of the funding being requested.
* Include a timeline.
* Be submitted by trades applicants who have completed their harmonization outline
sequencing
So, put your heads together and apply!
Cheers,
Rosario
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Rosario Passos
Instructional Development Consultant (IDC)
Learning and Teaching Centre
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
Tel: (604) 456 1266 rosario_passos@bcit.ca<mailto:rosario_passos@bcit.ca>
www.bcit.ca/ltc
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