In 2010, the Vice-Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Grants replaced the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund grants which were awarded from 2007 - 2009.
Grants were awarded in three categories.
A. Strategic Grants: Transforming Learning for Future UTS Students
Category description:
These are large grants of between $50,000 and $100,000 per year for two years for strategic projects aimed at transforming learning for future students and implementing the UTS Model of Learning in the curriculum, consistent with the UTS Strategic Plan 2009-2018. At least one of the projects funded will be on Internationalisation of the Curriculum. The other project areas will be determined on the basis of expressions of interest and strategic priorities. Successful projects will be in areas of importance to more than one faculty and cross-faculty expressions of interest are encouraged.
Grants awarded:
Perry Forsythe, Julie Jupp, Robert Kay, Anil Sawhney
Improving student learning by embedding it in multidimensional, practice based problems that capture the complexities of dynamic systems in the Built Environment, and by making greater use of digital technologies.
Longbing Cao, Richard Raban, Paul Kennedy, Hawryszkiewycz Igor, Tich Phuoc Tran, Peter Kandlbinder
Developing effective data mining methods/algorithms to identify risk factors, and possible patterns, which can indicate reasons/driving forces of students failing a subject.
Andrew McDonagh, Les Kirkup, Alison Ung, Rosemary Ward, Philip Doble, Mike Cortie, Alison Beavis
Establishing a framework for building an effective and sustainable pipeline of research-oriented postgraduates and bringing the UTS ambition of 'research integrated learning' closer to realization.
Brett Smout
Researching the effect of proactive outreach to students in transition on their retention and success.
B. Small Learning and Teaching Grants 2010
Category Description:
Individuals and teams are invited to apply for amounts between $2,000 and $10,000 for projects aimed at implementing aspects of the UTS model of learning to renew student learning experiences to meet the future needs of students, improve student learning and/or improve the overall student experience of UTS.
Grants awarded:
Wendy Bacon ($9,000), FASS
Implementing international collaborative environmental journalism education.
Laurel Dyson ($7,000), FEIT
Peer learning of key accounting concepts through student-generated screencasts.
Patricia Farrar, David van Reyk, Jenny Pizzica, Fraser Torpy, Gary Schliemann, Ray Stanton ($6,000), NM&H, Science, IML,
Developing authentic clinical scenarios in the bioscience subjects (Pathophysiology and Pharmacology) of the Bachelor of Nursing program that promote and assess deep learning.
Youguang Guo ($5,000), FEIT
Improving students' learning in the subject of Introductory Control (Analogue and Digital Control) by developing flexible learning tools, including use of new technologies.
Bronwyn Holland ($6,000), FEIT
Building upon the success of the UTS Lucy Program Pilot in 2010 and increase the number of students participating from 12 in 2010 to 20 students in 2011 whilst allowing more engineering disciplines to be catered for.
Adrian Lahoud ($6,428), DAB
International collaborative frameworks for urban design education in the Master of Architecture and the Master of Advanced Architecture Urban Design.
Peter Meier, Chunlin Zhou, Huiling Yao, Carolyn Michaeil, Simon Housego ($4,500), Science, IML
Assessing traditional Chinese medicine clinical competencies through an e-portfolio.
Fiona Orr ($8,500), NM&H
Development of focused therapeutic communication skills and interventions with health care consumers who are voice hearers (preparing nursing students for practice).
Jane Raymond, Joanne Gray, Rachel Smith, Caroline Homer, Jenny Fenwick ($7,000), NM&H
Authentic assessment in the Bachelor of Midwifery program.
Kumbesan Sandrasegaran, Xiaoying Kong, Riyaj Basukala ($5,000), FEIT
Enhancement of simulation based learning in mobile technologies.
Rachel Smith, Joanne Gray, Nicky Leap, Maralyn Foureur, Caroline Homer, Jenny Fenwick, Jane Raymond ($6,000)
Embedding an innovative multimedia resource of stimulus video-clips and interactive group activities to enhance learning opportunities in pre-registration midwifery students.
Samantha Spurr ($6,300), DAB
International spatial design research and analysis.
Lucy Turonek, Monica Langford, Robyn Pettit, Val De Rome ($891), Law
Improving oral advocacy: Podcasts.
Karen Vaughan ($5k), FASS
Using interactive technologies, social networking tools and indigenous community consultation in developing and delivering indigenous studies subjects and perspectives.
C. Learning Communities/Communities of Practice in Emerging Technologies
Category Description:
Learning communities should have a strong focus on collaborative learning and exploration by their members, with further engagement of the wider UTS community. Communities may engage in exploratory activities designed to test the potential of technological innovations for learning. Each Learning Community will receive up to $10,000 to expend on activities which might include exploratory projects; research assistance; seminars; attendance at, or holding of conferences.
Grants awarded:
Theresa Anderson ($9,999.40)
Podcasts, vodcasts and screencasts
Members: Jenny Pizzica, Simon Housego, Kathy Grattan, Sophie Riley, Michael Wallach, Susie Eisenhuth, Catherine Baird, Jemima McDonald, David Litting, Sophie McDonald.
Jenna Price, Aileen Wyllie ($9,955.70)
Exploring ePortfolios for diverse purposes
Members: Lois Hamlin, Anthony Kadi, Peter Smith, Maxine Evers, Susan Carr-Gregg, Chris Bajada, Christine Burton, Fraser Torpy, Brett Smout, Simon Housego, Nicola Parker.
Kate Sweetapple ($10,000)
Web 2.0 technologies for learning
Members: Tanja Golja, Sam Spurr, Andrew Francois, Jacqueline Gothe, Zoe Sadokierski, Izanda Ford, Linda Leung, Robyn Murphy.
Ian Gwilt ($9,781)
Mobile phone-augmented communities of knowledge and experience
Members: Tom Barker, Chris Caines, Yusuf Pisan, Linda Leung.
