Innovations in Teaching Using Technology Grant

Innovations in Teaching Using Technology Grant

Innovations in Teaching Using Technology Grant

About the Grant

This $1000 grant supports innovative and practical uses of technology to enhance teaching at Rowan University. Proposals should introduce or build on approaches that are: 

  • Innovative – advancing new or improved teaching practices
  • Scalable – applicable across class sizes, disciplines, or teaching contexts
  • Adaptable – usable by other faculty or programs

Examples of supported initiatives may include:

  • Online or hybrid course enhancements
  • Educational simulations or gamified learning
  • Collaborative tools for teaching and learning
  • Field-based or experiential learning technologies
  • Digital portfolios or streaming/video-based pedagogy

Note: Only equipment purchases are eligible for funding. Software, subscriptions, and labor costs are not covered.

Proposals must be submitted to the Application form when available by June 15th, 2026.

Award money must be used before June 30, 2027.

Grant Information

Eligibility
  • Open to full-time faculty (tenure-track and non-tenure-track) from all Rowan University campuses
  • Collaborative proposals from two or more faculty are welcome if collaboration is central to the innovation
Proposal Requirements

Submit a single PDF document including the following:

1. Applicant Information

  • Name
  • Rank/Title
  • College or School
  • Department
  • Lead applicant (if a team proposal)

2. Project Overview

  • Project Title
  • Courses or Curriculum Affected
  • Brief Description of the Innovative Project (100 words)
  • Project Goals: What are the goals of your project?

3. Innovation Justification

    Explain how the proposed equipment and innovation:

  • Represent a meaningful improvement or transformation in teaching
  • Are scalable across courses, disciplines, or formats
  • Can be adopted or adapted by other instructors

4. Evaluation and Sustainability

  • How will you assess the effectiveness of the innovation?
  • What are your plans to continue or expand the project beyond this funding?

5. Collaboration (if applicable)

  • For joint proposals, explain how collaboration is an essential component of the innovation.

6. Support from IRT

  • Describe any anticipated support needed from IRT Training & Instructional Support (e.g., setup, training, troubleshooting).

7. Statement of Commitment to Sharing Results 

  • Awardees will be expected to share their results with the university community, contributing to the advancement of teaching with technology at Rowan.
  • Please indicate that you are willing to share your results. 

8. Budget

  • Itemized list of equipment to be purchased
  • Estimated costs
  • Include vendor links or screenshots when possible
Reminder: Only equipment purchases are eligible for funding. Software, subscriptions, and labor costs are not covered.

Proposals must be submitted to the Application form when available by June 15th, 2026.

Review Process

Proposals are competitive and reviewed by a committee from:

  • The Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
  • IRT Training & Instructional Support
  • Previous Awardees
Previous Winners
Previous winners of the Innovations in Teaching Using Technology Grant.
Updated 8/6/25