New York State BOCES
Media Technology Association
Media Literacy Project Grant
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New York State BOCES Media Technology Association Media Literacy Project Grant
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Purpose of the grant:
Support educators who provide resources and services that correlate to state and national learning standards for instructional excellence promoting media literacy.
To provide funds for research projects or demonstration projects that can be replicated in other areas across the state and nation.
Amount of Grant:
This grant is for $1,000 for a period of one year.Definitions:
Media Literacy is defined as the ability to comprehend, design, and produce media. It includes critical thinking skills used to evaluate and analyze information in a variety of formats. Media Literacy is essential to be able to distinguish between fact and fiction.
Examples include:
A film literacy course held after school
Integrating visual materials into student work
How to use video effectively in your lesson plans
Qualifications:
Working with K-12 students
Application Process:
The application process shall include submission of the application by April 30. A committee will select a recipient by June 15 and the project will be completed between July 1 and June 30. 75% of the award will be presented at the time of notification of the award. A written report will be submitted and a presentation of the project at the fall meeting will be given prior to receiving the final 25% of the award. Recipients are required to attend the BMTA fall meeting, generally held the third week in September.
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New York State BOCES Media Technology Association Media Literacy Project Grant
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Application Form
Name
School
Address
Phone/fax
Website/e-mail
I acknowledge submission of this grant proposal and agree that if it is received the applicant will be able to attend the fall meeting of the NYS BMTA.
Signature of administrative supervisor _________________________________
Items to address (2 pages maximum)
How does this project support the purpose of this grant?
How does the project correlate to NYS/National standards?
What are the expected outcomes?
How will the project outcomes be assessed (method and criteria)
How will the results of the project be publicized?
Please include a budget for how you intend to spend the grant funds.
ATTACH THIS PAGE AS THE COVER PAGE OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING.
| Submit application by April 30 to: Linda A. Nichols NYS BMTA Grant Chairperson Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES 5980 South St. Rd. Auburn, NY 13021
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