Funded Projects
The creative approaches used by DU faculty to enhance teaching and learning are demonstrated by the list of faculty projects that have been funded by the CTL. Many of these items have abstracts along with general information.
2008-2009
20K Grants
Epilog Laser Etcher for Transdisciplinary Use in the Studio and Electronic Media Arts Design programs, and Digital Media Studies Department.
20K Grants - 2008
School of Art and Art History
Abstract: This grant request centers on the acquisition of an Epilog laser etching system for use by the students and faculty in all Studio Art and eMAD programs in the School of Art and Art History (SAAH). A laser etching system is essentially a way to output digital images with a laser. Read more...
Incorporating Student-Centered Cultural Units in the Elementary and Intermediate Language Classroom
20K Grants - 2008
Department of Languages and Literatures
Abstract: The Modern Language Association, the biggest and most influential organization in the field of language, literature and culture studies, is deeply concerned about the current language crisis that has occurred after the 9/11 catastrophe. In the search for new directions in the teaching of language and culture in higher education, it established an ‘Ad Hoc Committee on Foreign Languages' in 2003. Read more...
Efficiency in the Music Theory Classroom: The Tablet
20K Grants - 2008
Lamont School of Music
Abstract: This proposal involves the integration of a Dell Latitude XT Tablet with music theory courses. Classes in music theory incorporates musical analysis, which requires the students and instructor to have a copy of the score while analyzing. Read more...
Enhancing Student Learning-A Practical Approach to Integrating Technology and Real World Financial Application
20K Grant - 2008
Daniels College of Business Reiman School of Finance
Abstract: Given the global context of the economy and business community, it is imperative that graduating business students understand that their sphere of competition in the job market spans for beyond the local rival university. To compete in today's markets, students have to have more than a stellar GPA-they must have the key skills and competencies necessary to enter the job force ready to tackle the complex issues facing businesses on a daily basis. Read more...
Clinical Application of Assessment Skills: Delivery of low-cost neuropsychological screening
20K Grants - 2008
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Abstract: The proposed project is the funding of 3 community supervisors in Neuropsychology to support the hands-on psychodiagnostic training of Psy.D. students. This proposal also allows the Professional Psychology Center (PPC) to meet the assessment needs of the Brain Injury Association of Colorado (BIAC), the Colorado Brain Injury Trust Fund and the Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI). Read more...
Teaching for Success in the Library Environment: LIS 4030 in Library 2.0
20K Grants - 2008
College of Education Library Information Science
Abstract: Library and information science (LIS) educators in the 21st century face a number of challenges, including the escalating rate of technological change, changing expectations from an information-driven society, and changing demographics of information professionals and their clientele. Changing technology and demographics have also had a profound effect on the morale of the library workforce. Read more...
Integration of Mechatronics Course Hardware with Upper and Lower Division
20K Grants - 2008
School of Engineering and Computer Science Electrical Engineering
Abstract: The Engineering Program at the University of Denver has a national reputation for introduction of practical engineering experience for undergraduates from the first year through the last year of their education. The goal of this proposal is to enhance this reputation through expansion of the use of a common, advanced laboratory platform developed under a previous CTL grant into new Computer Engineering courses. Read more...
Developing and Implementing Teaching and Assessment Practices for Multimodal Writing I the First Year WRIT Courses
20K Grants - 2008
University Writing Program
Abstract: Digital technologies continue to transform how texts are produced and circulated, with the result that writing increasingly involves elements beyond words. Many of these new texts are multimodal, combining sentences, images, sounds, and other design features. Read more...
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