Keynote Project Process

Educational Keynote Projects:

Definition:

In-depth project (preferably interdisciplinary) for full certification candidates (may be conducted in conjunction with veteran faculty)

Examples:

• Position or leading a consensus group regarding the establishment of instructional competencies for all faculty
• Adapting a course to incorporate new instructional techniques and/or technologies
• Writing/developing a supplemental text
• Developing a course in area of content expertise
• Developing a web-integrated course

Characteristics:

• Monitored by department chair
• Collaboration, design/development, implementation, and evaluation by participants

Equivalent Project (with permission of the department chair):

• Guided independent study

Keynote Project Process:

• Select a potential project. If you are having difficulty determining an appropriate project, consult with your Department Chair, your mentor, or an experienced colleague.
• Complete the Keynote Project Proposal Form and submit to your department chair for signature. Once approved, forward to the DLF Chair.
• You will receive written notification of project approval from the Chair, Distance Learning and Faculty Development.
• Inform DLF when you have completed your project. Be sure to complete any requirements for sharing the results of your project. This may be a presentation, a written report, etc.
• Complete and submit Record of Professional Services and Development form
• You will receive written notification of your Entry to Level III when all requirements have been certified.
• Celebrate!
• Be sure to follow the Level III maintenance requirements.