Learning and Teaching Initiatives Round 2, 2020 – call for applications

Applications are now invited for Learning and Teaching Initiative Grants Round 2, 2020. The application deadline is 26 June.

There are three funding categories in this round:

1. Wholly online subjects

  • This category responds to the following FlexAP recommendation: “Develop a suite of signature wholly online subjects that students in campus-based undergraduate and graduate programs can undertake as part of their degree.”

2. Improving online learning quality

  • This category funds projects to support the enhancement of online subject delivery through the incorporation of standard activities and tools (e.g. Canvas LMS, Zoom) in subject design.

3. General learning and teaching

  • Proposals in this category should fundamentally seek to improve the quality and effectiveness of student learning and students’ learning experiences at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

For more information, please refer to the LTI website.  Application forms will be available from 3 June.

Please contact Kate Tregloan (k.tregloan@unimelb.edu.au) ASAP if you developing a proposal for this round, or thinking about possible projects. The final submission deadline is 5 pm, 26 June.

To assist with Category 1 and 2 applicants, experts from Learning Environments are offering two workshops to unpack the criteria and process behind the LTIs.   Whether or not you are planning to apply for an LTI grant, these workshops may be of benefit to you.

Unpacking the improving online learning LTI | Discover seven straightforward ways to increase the participation and engagement of students in online subjects. 

Designing a fully-online subject with LE |  Understand the steps and process for developing a fully online subject.