DC Research Partner
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Overview
The purpose of the DC Research Partner program is to develop targeted expertise to enhance the Digital Commons Tailgate event and to provide funding for faculty and staff who wish to attend. Research Partners will be asked to identify a topic related to the use of digital media in teaching and learning and conduct a formal exploration of that topic. They will write a page in the ETS wiki outlining their findings and act as discussion leaders at the event.
Opportunities to become a DC Research Partner are very limited. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Topics
These topics represent some of the major themes of the conference, and will be used as a foundation for many of our conversations. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Digital Literacy (Suzanne Shaffer)
- ePortfolio
- Digital Storytelling
- Copyright, Fair Use, and the TEACH Act
- New Media Tools and Technologies
- Designing Effective Multimedia Activities
Requirements for Partners
- Apply for and be accepted as a partner
- Write a single wiki entry on your topic including:
- An overview of key issues
- Implications for teaching and learning
- A list of related research, journal and magazine articles, blog posts, and other resources
- A list of technologies relevant to your topic
- Lead a discussion group at the event
- Come prepared to talk about your findings
- Document ideas the group generates
- Act as the spokesperson for your group during the Synthesis session
Reimbursement
As a Research Partner, Digital Commons will cover the following expenses for you:
- Mileage (at the current PSU reimbursement rate)
- Hotel costs for Friday night
- Dinner on Friday night
Applying
To apply, just send an email to digitalcommons@psu.edu with the topic or topics you are interested in. We cannot guarantee funding for all applicants!
If you would like to be a Research Partner but do not require funding, you can also send us an email!
