The Learning and Teaching Initiatives Grants scheme has been strategically investing in educational initiatives and innovations at the University since 2006. A call for curriculum-based teaching and learning project applications in various categories is made at least once a year. These categories change depending on the teaching and learning priorities of the University. On this page you will find information about the current LTI round, information about recent LTI rounds, and list of recipients from recent years. |
Round 2, 2021: Open book exams | |
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| Categories for funding | Applications in this round must address the following activity stream. Please read the full guidelines for further information. The open book exams category funds projects to:
In these projects, staff are asked to:
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| Application and selection procedure | Prior to consideration by the selection committee, Deans of Faculties and Graduate Schools will have the opportunity to rank applications in light of the selection criteria and their own strategic priorities in learning and teaching. The Chancellery LTI team will submit the applications to the Deans for approval and ranking following the submission deadline. In making its decisions, the selection committee will consider the following selection criteria:
Funds will be awarded on merit using the criteria set out above. |
| Key contacts | Open book exam enquiries
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| Reporting on Funded Projects | Successful applicants are required to submit a final report on project outcomes. |
| FAQs | Can I submit an application for a mid semester exam/test? Yes, applications can be submitted where exams are not held at the end of the teaching period, provided the exam is closed-book or recently became open-book as a result of COVID-19. I didn't receive an email confirming my application was submitted successfully. Who should I contact? All applications should receive a confirmation email from one of the LTI staff. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your application, please follow up with us at landt-grants@unimelb.edu.au How are my project funds managed? The funding is transferred to the project lead’s nominated account for local management, following engagement in the first two practical workshops. This funding can be used for any activity which supports the academic in their role that allows them to successfully complete the project. Are the LTI grants and FlexAP still closely related? Yes. The categories offered in each LTI round will change in response to the University's strategic teaching and learning requirements. Since 2019 all categories, except for General Learning and Teaching LTIs, have been awarded as part of FlexAP. When is there a General Teaching and Learning Category available? A General Learning and Teaching category is expected to be included in the final round of each year. The General Learning and Teaching category invites applications that improve student learning and teaching outside of the prescribed categories offered throughout the year. I have a proposal that I think is well-suited to the LTI grants, but not in this category. Can I discuss this with someone? While each round is quite specific in its aims, please feel free to contact us at landt-grants@unimelb.edu.au to discuss ideas you may have to improve students' learning and teaching experience. |
Round 1, 2021: Improving Online Learning Quality
Round 1, 2021: Improving Online Learning Quality (CLOSED) | ||
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| Dates | Applications for this round closed in November, 2020, with successful applicants notified in December 2020. Projects will be implemented in the first half of 2021. | |
| Guidelines | Round 1 2021 - Improving Online Learning Quality - Guidelines | |
| Key contacts | Digital assessment enquiries
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| Reporting requirements | Successful applicants are required to submit reports on project progress and outcomes, with funding released after review of these reports. | |
Information for LTI rounds prior to 2021
Information for LTI rounds prior to 2021 | |
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| Reporting requirements | Progress reports A brief progress report must be provided by the date specified in the outcome letter. (Typically due six months after award for projects of twelve month duration, or twelve months for longer projects.) The progress report, which should be submitted within the body of an email to landt-grants@unimelb.edu.au, must provide:
Final reports Final reports are intended to provide information about the development of projects and are typically due before the delivery of projects to students. (Typically a month after the project end date.) The final report should be submitted on the appropriate template below, to landt-grants@unimelb.edu.au
Reporting information for LTI grants awarded prior to 2019: |
| Previous recipients | 2019-2020 FlexAP stream recipients
General LTI recipients For information about recipients before 2019, please contact us at landt-grants@unimelb.edu.au |