Program Planning and Proposal Writing:

1. Program Planning and Proposal Writing: Resource Development for Technology Projects Liberal Arts ITS - Session One

2. ICEBREAKER Penny game Distribute Pennies randomly What were you doing the year of the penny? How do you feel about money? What would you do if you had more of it? 10 minutes.Distribute Pennies randomly What were you doing the year of the penny? How do you feel about money? What would you do if you had more of it? 10 minutes.

3. Why go for external funds? To gain resources for use by you and your students that otherwise might not be available; To grow your own personal network of like-minded people, inside and outside of higher ed; To expand and evaluate your own ideas about the possibilities and limitations of instructional technology. About networking and communications 2 minAbout networking and communications 2 min

4. Is it worth it? Total assets of the nation's grant makers are estimated at over $510 billion. They are required by law to give away at least 5% each year - $25.5 billion annually. As a Primary Investigator (PI), you will have control over the funds that you raise though grants (with the exception of indirect costs, which support your Dept. and shine favorably on you). Successful grant writing may contribute to tenure and advancement cases. To change the world for the better. It is work: but the rewards are more than financial. They are also about prestigue, attention, recognition. 2 min.It is work: but the rewards are more than financial. They are also about prestigue, attention, recognition. 2 min.

5. Getting your Ducks in a Row

6. What is a project/program/plan? A project is a finite endeavor�having specific start and completion dates�undertaken to create a material deliverable, event, or activity which brings about beneficial change. A project plan is a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished � "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue" A program is a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need�"he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program" A program is an integrated course of academic studies�"he was admitted to a new program at the university� Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management; http://wordnet.princeton.edu;/ Draw correlations of scale, with non-profit community, etc. 2 min Draw correlations of scale, with non-profit community, etc. 2 min

7. Exercise 1 Write down three programs/projects/plans that you�ve been involved with that you deem as particularly successful, and at least one reason why for each. 4 min. writing, 10 to Share, round robbin, no comment until end. Any common themes? (First half hour) 4 min. writing, 10 to Share, round robbin, no comment until end. Any common themes? (First half hour)

8. What are the current activities that you are proudest of actually doing? Contributing to student�s self-actualization (THE REAL PURPOSE OF HIGHER EDUCATION: DEVELOPING SELF-ACTUALIZING PERSONALITIES By Joseph P. Cangemi) Serving existing society and/or challenging it (A LARGER SENSE OF PURPOSE: HIGHER EDUCATION AND SOCIETY by Harold T. Shapiro) Preparing students for careers (SHAKESPEARE, EINSTEIN, AND THE BOTTOM LINE: THE MARKETING OF HIGHER EDUCATION by David L. Kirp) Advancing collective, public knowledge (COLLECTIVE COGNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE by Marlene Scardamalia) Do any of these resonate with you? Why or why not? What are the primary reasons you do what you do? Discuss. 4 minDo any of these resonate with you? Why or why not? What are the primary reasons you do what you do? Discuss. 4 min

9. Exercise 2 Write the highlights of your academic career in ONE minute. One minute. Timed. Share, round robin, no comment until end. 15 min. Point out how activity forces the selection of most important features�reveals what you right now value most about your work.One minute. Timed. Share, round robin, no comment until end. 15 min. Point out how activity forces the selection of most important features�reveals what you right now value most about your work.

10. Mission, Purpose & Value Statements Mission StatementThe mission of The University of Texas at Austin is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research, and public service. The University provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special professional educational levels. The University contributes to the advancement of society through research, creative activity, scholarly inquiry, and the development of new knowledge. The University preserves and promotes the arts, benefits the state's economy, serves the citizens through public programs, and provides other public service. http://www.utexas.edu/welcome/compact/ Discuss this mission statement. (action/activity/verb/change/value/purpose) (method/subject/topic/theme/idea) (student/faculty/institution/public/audience). 4 min.Discuss this mission statement. (action/activity/verb/change/value/purpose) (method/subject/topic/theme/idea) (student/faculty/institution/public/audience). 4 min.

11. Mission, Purpose & Value Statements Core Purpose To transform lives for the benefit of society. http://www.utexas.edu/welcome/compact/ Discuss benefits and drawbacks of a simple, one phrase statement. 3 min.Discuss benefits and drawbacks of a simple, one phrase statement. 3 min.

12. Mission, Purpose & Value Statements Core Values Learning - A caring community, all of us students, helping one another grow. Discovery - Expanding knowledge and human understanding. Freedom - To seek the truth and express it. Leadership - The will to excel with integrity and the spirit that nothing is impossible. Individual Opportunity - Many options, diverse people and ideas, one University. Responsibility - To serve as a catalyst for positive change in Texas and beyond. http://www.utexas.edu/welcome/compact/ Discuss articulation of values: how each value by definition devalues something else. What are other commonly held values? 4 min (Second Half hour)Discuss articulation of values: how each value by definition devalues something else. What are other commonly held values? 4 min (Second Half hour)

13. Exercise 3 Write a personal mission statement. Write a personal core purpose statement. List at least 3 personal core values. 15 minutes. Share the one you like the best. 15 to share. Third Half hour (About 10:30. Take a Break until 10:35)15 minutes. Share the one you like the best. 15 to share. Third Half hour (About 10:30. Take a Break until 10:35)

14. TED: IDEAS WORTH SPREADING Daniel Goleman: Why aren�t we all Good Samaritans? http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/200 Bill Strickland: Rebuilding America, one slide show at a time http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/209 Dave Eggers: 2008 TED Prize wish http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/233 Daniel Goleman: First 3 minutes� Bill Stickland: First 6 minutes� Eggers: The 628 Valencia story� Discussion: Noting the technology�maybe 15 min. total. Daniel Goleman: First 3 minutes� Bill Stickland: First 6 minutes� Eggers: The 628 Valencia story� Discussion: Noting the technology�maybe 15 min. total.

15. Envisioning a Dream Project What project would most help your students? What project would most help your area? What project would most help your department? What project would most help the University? What project would most help your field? What project would most help the world? What project, in your gut, do you most want to do, even if you don�t yet know why?

16. Exercise 4 Write down the kernel of at least one project or program idea. (you can use an existing project, or use this time to flesh out a new one). What would it look like, sound like? What would be accomplished? Who would be involved? 10 minutes. Don�t have to share yet. (Fourth Half hour�around 11:00)(Fourth Half hour�around 11:00)

17. Some problems facing humanity Energy, Oil Environment, Global Warming, Pollution Violence, Fear, Terrorism and War Disease, Health Care, Mental Health Over Population Poverty and the Global Economy Injustice, Corruption, Crime, Despair Religious Fundamentalism Access to and Quality of Education Intolerance of Diversity Poll: You have three votes. What three are the most important? Others? What do YOU think is the absolute top problem facing humanity? 5 minPoll: You have three votes. What three are the most important? Others? What do YOU think is the absolute top problem facing humanity? 5 min

18. Matching Game� Can you revise/expand/apply your idea to include some way to address a possible solution to a major problem facing humanity??? 5 minutes. Discussion during writing allowed.5 minutes. Discussion during writing allowed.

19. What will make your Dream Project happen? Time Talent Knowledge Support Materials Equipment and Supplies (digital, video, audio) Software Licenses, Other Fees All can be expressed in terms of cash value Make a quick list, don�t share. 2 min.Make a quick list, don�t share. 2 min.

20. What do you need to get there? What do you need first? What do you need most? What will be the hardest to obtain? Make a quick list. 2 min.Make a quick list. 2 min.

21. Program Planning Boilerplate Need or Impact Statement (fundamental, universal, compelling) Proposed Solution (innovative, clearly addresses the need, the big idea) Project Design (logical, sequential, thoughtful) Overall Goal (long-range, large impact, BHA - Big Hairy Audacious) Objectives (tasks, ordered by priority, specific, measurable) Timelines with milestones linked to objectives Budget (total project income/expense) Qualifications/history of project team Evaluation plan (how will you measure it?) Dissemination plan (how will you share what you�ve learned?) Sustainability (internal, external, portability, replicability) 11:30� Talk about this in detail. Determine if they really need more explaination, templates, etc�which could be part of the Monday workshop�11:30� Talk about this in detail. Determine if they really need more explaination, templates, etc�which could be part of the Monday workshop�

22. Okay, so what about Technology? Communication Sharing Multimedia Data Analysis Information

23. Finding a metaphor for a website� Textbook Portfolio Meeting Space Catalogue Brochure Field Trip Assignment Bulletin Board Sandbox Tools Museum Classroom Syllabus Course Packet Theatre Journal Slideshow Archives Group Project Broadcast

24. What general roles does IT play best in Higher Education? Textbooks Extension Activities Archives Audio/Visual Analysis Tools Custom Course Materials Learning �social networks�

25. LAITS Showcase Solutions Textbooks Texas Politics Fran�ais Interactif Extension Activities Danteworlds The Daily Intelligencer Paradise Lost Reading Between the Lines Archives Jesus in American Culture Hebrew Language Audio/Visual Analysis Tools eLucy Spanish Language Proficiency Exercises Custom Course Materials Law and Democracy ASLOnline 2 Learning �social networks� Texas Theory Wiki E-files (CWRL)

26. Other Solutions to Consider Google Docs & Spreadsheets http://docs.google.com Ning http://www.ning.com Wikis http://www.wikipedia.org Pachyderm - (DIIA) http://pachyderm.nmc.org/ Blackboard extended features (ITS) http://www.blackboard.com/extend/b2/ Hosted blogs: Blogger, Wordpress, Typepad, etc. Flicker, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube Ipods, phones, etc.

27. Exercise 6 �What would a useful IT component for my project LOOK LIKE?� 5 minute DRAWING exercise: Draw how it would look on a screen� 5 minute DRAWING exercise: Draw how it would look on a screen�

28. Got Ducks?