(FOA)-Innovative
Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST); August 19, 2019
Agency
National
Science Foundation
Description
ITEST
is an applied research and development (R&D) program providing direct
student learning opportunities in pre-kindergarten through high school
(PreK-12). The learning opportunities are based on innovative use of technology
to strengthen knowledge and interest in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) and information and communication technology (ICT) careers.
To achieve this purpose, ITEST supports projects that engage students in
technology-rich experiences that: (1) increase awareness and interest of STEM
and ICT occupations; (2) motivate students to pursue appropriate education
pathways to those occupations; and (3) develop STEM-specific disciplinary
content knowledge and practices that promote critical thinking, reasoning, and
communication skills needed for entering the STEM and ICT workforce of the
future.
ITEST
seeks proposals that pursue innovative instructional approaches and practices
in formal and informal learning environments, in close collaboration with
strategic partnerships. ITEST proposals should broaden participation of all
students, particularly those in underrepresented and underserved groups in STEM
fields and related education and workforce domains. ITEST supports three types
of projects: (1) Exploring Theory and Design Principles (ETD); (2) Developing
and Testing Innovations (DTI); and (3) Scaling, Expanding, and Iterating
Innovations (SEI). ITEST also supports Synthesis and Conference
proposals.
All
ITEST proposals must address how they are (A) designing innovations that meet
ITEST program goals which include innovative use of technologies, innovative
learning experiences, STEM workforce development, strategies for broadening
participation, and strategic partnerships; and (B) measuring outcomes through
high-quality research which includes high-quality research design, project
evaluation, and dissemination of findings.
Announcement
Number:
NSF
19-583
Closing
Date:
August
19, 2019
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19583/nsf19583.htm
Contact
Information
Address
questions to the Program
(703)
292-8620