Mable Wyche Underwood Grant

Application 2015

GLMA

georgia library media association

Purpose: To allow building level library media specialists who are members in good standing of
GLMA to develop, design, implement, or continue an ongoing program, which promotes the use
of the library media center in the instructional program.
Award: The award shall consist of 2 grants from $400-$600 for school library media specialists at
the building level.
Criteria:
1. Recipients must be a current member of GLMA and have been a member for at least two
years before applying for the grant.
2. Grant requests must be typed and may not exceed the length of the form. They must not
include additional materials.
3. Grants will be judged by the following criteria:
a. Quality
b. Innovativeness (Interpretation: a packaged commercial program that can be
purchased could qualify as long as its application is innovative.)
c. Clear objective
d. Benefits of Project to Students
e. Budget
f. Evaluation Plan
4. Grant recipients must agree to participate in a concurrent workshop along with other
grant recipients at GLMA Summer Institute to share the merits of their projects. It is
intended that each grant recipient will make only a 15-minute presentation. Should a
grant recipient choose to present a whole concurrent program independently, the
recipient would not be expected to participate in the joint presentation.
5. Grant recipients may not apply again for another grant for five years.
6. Grant award checks will be mailed to recipients.
7. The Selection Committee will consist of five library media specialists appointed by the
Board of Directors. The chair of the GLMA Awards Committee shall be included in this
number.
8. Application deadline is May 22, 2015. All grants must be postmarked and received by
that date. Faxes will not be accepted.
9. The Selection Committee will meet during Summer Institute to select recipients.
10. Only the names of grant recipients will be posted on the GLMA website at www.glmainc.org. Grant recipients alone will be notified by email.
11. Grant checks will be made out to the recipients school.
12. Unexpended funds must be returned to GLMA, Inc. in the event that the grant recipient is
unable to implement the conditions of the grant.
13. The GLMA Executive Office must receive a final written evaluation of the success of the
project no later than May 1 of the year following implementation or a fee of $100 will be
billed to the principal. The evaluation should include the number of students affected,
impact on student learning, a list of itemized expenses, and recommendations for
improvements of the project.

Mable Wyche Underwood Grant

Application 2015

GLMA

georgia library media association

My School is an
Elementary School

Grades/Age of Students:

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Middle School

Grades/Age of Students:

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High School

Grades/Age of Students:

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Preschool- 8th Grade Grades/Age of Students:

Other (specify: _______________)

Preschool -8th/ Ages 2 1/2-14

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EDS 3Doodler Project

Title of Project: ________________________________________________________________

Brief Description of Project

List objectives and describe benefits to students

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The 3Doodler allows students design and sculpt 3D replications. It uses safe and colorful plastic strands which
allow
students to manufacture their imaginations. The 3Doodler engages more than just the eyes and ears of
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students. The use of the 3Doodlers will enhance the existing makerspace in the library where students can take
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creative ownership of a lesson. For example, students could create a visual representation of the story being
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read during library. The use of 3Doodlers will also open the doors for collaborative learning between the media
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specialist and classroom teachers. For example, students in grade 4 complete a States Fair Project. Students
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could use the 3Doodler to create a model of their state. Additional Objectives:
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- Support 21st Century Learning
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- Create innovative opportunities to enhance the STEM Club
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- Engage mutiple learning and thinking styles including students with ADHD.
Budget
Describe how the money will be used

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The money will be used to purchase the following items:
4 3Doodler Pens ($396.00)
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10 Packs of Plastic Strands ($99.90)
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2 DoodlePads ($19.98)
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2 DoodleStand 2.0 ($19.98)
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Standard Shipping Costs ($57.52)
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$593.38
Total: _____________________________

Evaluation Plan
Briefly describe how you will evaluate the project

To evaluate of the use and effectiveness of the 3Doodlers, a survey will be administered.
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The survey will cover the following elements:
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-Ease of use
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- Frequency of use
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-Level of excitment among participating students and teachers
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- How well the 3Doodlers enhanced curriculum standards
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- Suggestions for future use of 3Doodler
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The media specialist will assist the teacher in creating curriculun based learning opportunities to ensure
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the tool is used constructively. The cost of additional materials will be absorbed by the library budget.
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Signature of Media Specialist: _____________________________________

Signature of Principal:

_____________________________________

Applications must be postmarked and received by May 21, 2015.

No faxes will be accepted.
Criteria for Judging
Quality
Innovativeness
Clear Objective
Benefits of Projects to Students
Budget
Evaluation Plan
Return 6 copies of this typed form to:
Grants Chair
GLMA Executive Office
2711 Irvin Way, Suite 111
Decatur, GA 30030

Name: _______________________________ GLMA District: ________________________

See district map at www.glma-inc.org to determine your district

Position: ___________________________________________________________________
School Name & Address:

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School Phone: ____________________________ Home Phone: ______________________
Email Address at School: ______________________________________________________
Email Address at Home: _______________________________________________________
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Principal,
Your media specialist has applied for a GLMA grant. If awarded the grant, he or she will be
expected to turn in an evaluation of the grant by May 1, 2016. The evaluation should address the
number of students affected, impact on student learning, a list of itemized expenses, and
recommendations for improvement of the project. Failure to turn in the evaluation will result in the
school being assessed a $100 fee payable to GLMA by your school. By signing below, you are
agreeing to pay this fee on behalf of your school if your media specialist fails to turn in an
evaluation by May 1, 2016.
Signature of Principal: _________________________________________________________
Principals Name: (typed or clearly written): _________________________________________
Principals Email Address (typed or clearly written): __________________________________
Signature of Media Specialist: ___________________________________________________

Do not write in this box. This box is for the GLMA Grants Chair only.

GLMA member:
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