LTLC is pleased to announce another round of funding for innovative uses of technology in teaching and learning during the Fall 2021, Winter session 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022 semesters.

As in past years, LTLC makes decisions about funding for projects based on the proposed use of technology for teaching, learning, and/or innovative pedagogy. The committee also looks at the project’s breadth of impact, and the college’s ability to support and sustain the project. The committee gives preference to projects that:

* directly support an element of the Compass Curriculum, such as the use of innovative technology in a connected FYE, a sophomore experience course, or a LEAPS program.
* explore the use of new technologies in Wheaton’s classrooms or present innovative pedagogy that uses technology (preferably both);
* most clearly and realistically delineate their goals, budget, and timeline;
* extend the farthest beyond a single instructor’s classroom/extracurricular student engagement;
* engage most fully and realistically with available resources, e.g., liaison support, from Library Services.

As in past years, LTLC Innovation Funds can be used to purchase hardware, software, electronic resources, subscriptions to online services, and/or to pay for services related to a project, e.g., digitization, content licensing, or outside speaker fees. However, they CANNOT be put toward instructor stipends, student or employee wages, or travel to conferences.

The application deadline is 5:00pm on Monday, November 8, 2021.

PLEASE NOTE: Consultation with an R&I liaison or Archives & Digital Initiatives librarian is required as part of the application process.

Award recipients must submit a detailed report indicating how the funds were used and plans for sharing their teaching innovation with the Wheaton community within one year of disbursement of funds.  

If you have questions about how to apply for LTLC Innovation Funds, please consult with a library staff member or a member of LTLC.