Here is a draft program abstract and budget sketch addressing the practice problem within the parameters provided:
Program Abstract:
This project aims to improve technological education at [College Name] and partner secondary schools by developing a program to integrate more advanced technologies into classroom instruction. The project will provide professional development for 10 faculty members and 20 secondary teachers on technologies such as coding, cybersecurity, networking, and data analytics. New curriculum integrating these technologies will also be developed for introductory IT courses. Equipment such as Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, networking kits, and security tools will be purchased to support hands-on learning. Advisory boards including local businesses will provide input on technology needs. The project seeks to not only enhance STEM education but also
1. National Science Foundation Grant Workshop Introduction to the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program
2. Discussion leaders Darrell Abney, Maysville Community and Technical College Vince DiNoto, Jefferson Community and Technical College Mark Hundley, KCTCS System Office
3. Outline Reasons to Participate in Grants Introduction to NSF Website and to FastLane Overview of NSF ATE Solicitation Review of NSF Grant Writing Guidelines Proposal Development Strategies Budget Development Practice
10. NSF Solicitation Overview Goal of the ATE program - Improve Technological Education “With an emphasis on two-year colleges, the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program focuses on the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.” ATE Deadlines Preliminary Proposal– Always in April Full Proposal – Always in October October 21, 2010 Type of proposal submission Preliminary proposals Encourage/not encourage Full proposals
17. ATE Centers that provide models and leadership:– National Centers of Excellence: $5 million over four years – Regional Centers of Excellence: $3 million over four years – Resource Centers: $1.5 million over four years
20. Can not have received an ATE award in preceding 10 years.
21. Improving STEM programs or teacher preparation programs that focus on technological education.
22. ATE is particularly interested in projects addressing issues in rural technician education.
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24. Proposal Development Strategies (cont) Flesh out the idea Read some literature Speak with NSF program officers. Speak with Principal Investigators for similar projects Write a 1- or 2-page summary Answer the questions: What do I want to do and what is needed to carry out this work? Determine Goals of the Proposal Develop some Objectives Write a short (3-5pp) concept paper or abstract to sharpen your idea. Discuss with other colleagues. Find a devil’s advocate.
25. Proposal Development Strategies (cont) Budget development and budget narrative Consider the scope of the project and answer the question: What resources are needed? How do I decide what is needed? NSF budget format. Personnel Fringe Equipment Travel Participant Support Stipends, Travel, Subsistence, Other Other Materials, Supplies, Dissemination, Consultant Services, Computer Services, Subawards, Other (Including Evaluation) Indirect Costs
26. Proposal Development Strategies (cont) Budget narrative and project abstract are the two most important documents in any proposal.
27. Practice/Discussion Practice problem: You are an IT faculty member. At your college, you notice that teaching technology is not penetrating into the classroom beyond email and PowerPoint. This appears to be true at area secondary schools as well. Some businesses have also remarked about the need for more complex technological skills. Outline a program abstract and sketch a budget that would address this. Stay within a two-year, $200,000 maximum award framework.
