Description
The Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (DEG) is a competitive grants program that aims to strengthen the capacity of institutions of higher education in insular areas to carry out resident instruction, curriculum, and teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences through distance education technology. The program supports the creation, adaptation, and adoption of learning materials and teaching strategies to operationalize what we know about how students learn. DEG-funded projects must focus on imparting both technical knowledge and employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. The program also supports the development of leadership skills, knowledge, and qualities necessary to prepare students for agricultural and related careers.
Key areas of focus include:
• Curricula design, materials development, and library resources
• Faculty preparation and enhancement for teaching
• Instruction delivery systems
• Additional information on technology in the classroom
Applicants must be institutions of higher education located in insular areas, with a demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in the food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences.