TT Course Proposals

The Academic Support group of the Office of Information Technology is announcing a call for proposals for use of the Teaching Theaters for the Summer and Fall 2003 terms. 

Proposals for the Spring 2004 term are due by 

The selection of classes to be taught in the rooms for full semesters is made by the a sub-committee of the Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee of Academic Support of the Office of Information Technology. This committee is composed of representatives from many colleges and centers on Campus. The Committee also encourages those faculty who are interested in utilizing the Teaching Theaters for part of their course (such as one class meeting time a week instead of all class meeting times each week) to submit a proposal. Those requesting a small number of sessions such as three to four times during a semester are also encouraged to apply. 

Submission of proposals is handled electronically. 

Please read the information below about what should be contained in your proposal before proceeding. 
 

If you are interested in scheduling your class in the Teaching Theaters in the a term other than than the one in the CFP, please refer to the guidelines on scheduling the Teaching Theaters and submit a proposal indicating the appropriate term. 

Proposal Process Information

Proposals should contain the following information: 

1.The name, course number, meeting time requirements, semester(s) involved, and approximate size of the class. If this is not for an entire semester, for what period of time. Please indicate how flexible you can be in meeting times.

2.A description of the class, how you anticipate using the technology, and your expected benefits for using a Teaching Theater that could not be achieved in another room.

Note: It is important to address how you will take advantage of the capabilities of the room. If you have any questions about the capability of the Teaching Theater, please contact Chris Higgins at (301) 405-5190 to discuss possible situations and methods that could be used in your class.

3.Any special needs you anticipate (software, support, external resources, etc.).

4.Your campus address, phone number, and E-mail address.

5.Some courses each semester are cut by departments due to funding. We are requesting that you have your department email Chris Higgins (chiggins@umd.edu) with a statement that the course will not be cut for lack of funding if it is scheduled for a Teaching Theater. Lack of enrollment during registration is not covered by this commitment. 

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Support

Faculty using the Teaching Theaters can expect to have an experienced support person available. A support program exists to assist faculty in preparing to use the room. Extensive support is provided before and during the semester. Faculty are expected to take part in orientation meetings and meetings between the other faculty members using the Teaching Theaters. "Instructor Prep" sessions will be available weekly during the semester to allow faculty and their TA(s) to use the room to prepare for the following weeks. 

Feedback

As part of our on-going evaluation of the Teaching Theaters, we expect feedback from the faculty at the end of the semester. Faculty will be asked to prepare a one page reflection on their experience in the teaching theater at the end of the semester which will be submitted to the Steering Committee. 

Teaching Assistants

We strongly suggest that you have a TA for the course you will be teaching in the Teaching Theaters. There is an undergraduate TA program available as a resource for you. If you are interested, please contact Jim Greenberg at 405-3154.  Your Teaching Assistant will be trained in the use of the facility, as well as, the basic support for the teaching theater.

Research

We want to accommodate diverse faculty needs and will make every effort, within our budget and resources, to encourage and support faculty who use the room. We are proud that the University of Maryland is a leader in this innovative collaborative technology. We expect to conduct leading edge research in the use of technology to improve the teaching and learning process. 

Additional Information

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Chris Higgins at 405-5190.