1. eduLab Call 18RFP Version May 2017
Welcome & introduce self.

2. About eduLab
eduLab is an MOE-NIE initiative designed to surface and spread ground-up ICT-based pedagogical innovations. eduLab partners teachers in developing theoretically-informed ICT-based pedagogical innovations while ensuring that these innovations can potentially be adopted by different schools across the system.
eduLab is supported by a physical centre located at the Academy of Singapore Teachers, set up to showcase completed projects and provide opportunities for exchanging ideas and networking with leading researchers, industry experts and fellow educators.
Our primary target group is ground up innovation by educators in the primary, secondary and JC levels (MOE funded schools). IHL comes in to compliment the program as we believe there is innovations from IHLs that are already being used or piloted in schools (PoC). Innovations that tie in with the curriculum and we are interested in bringing these innovations to the next level (eg. Easy adoption, scability in a sustainable manner)

3. eduLab projects
An eduLab project must involve 2 or more partner schools (primary, secondary or JC level) to be completed within a 2 to 3 year time frame. It must feature an ICT-Based Innovation which supports teaching and learning practices in the classroom and beyond with a view towards wide adoption in a sustainable manner as an end goal. Teachers involved in the project should play a key role in co-developing and testing the innovation, co-designing lesson packages and carrying out school-based research activities.
Consistent with 21st Century competencies, the ideas for an eduLab project must involve one or more curricular subjects at the Primary, Secondary or Junior College levels, satisfying at least 1 of the following thematic focus, namely ICT for Self-Directed Learning, ICT for Collaborative Learning and ICT in Assessment.
All eduLab projects will be published and shared with schools across the system.

4. Project Categorization by Tier
Projects are categorized into three different Tiers according to the funding level.
Project Categorization by Tier
Tier
Amount 1A
< $50K 1B
≥$50K but <$99K 2
≥$100K but <$250K 3
> $250K

5. eduLab Grant Call Schedule
Date
Purpose
Thursday, 27 April 2017
Opening of Grant Call: OER’s 18th Request for  Proposals
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
Briefing Session
Thursday, 11 May 2017
Submission of Expression of Interest to OER
Thursday, 25 May 2017
Feedback Session (for shortlisted applicants only)
Monday, 17 July 2017
Closing of Grant Call: Submission of Full Proposal  (softcopy) to OER
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Submission of Full Proposal (hardcopy) to OER
September 2017 (TBC)
Presentation to eduLab Evaluation Panel (for selected Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 applicants only)
Friday, 13/16 October 2017 (TBC)
Presentation to NIE Education Research Committee (for selected Tier 2 and Tier 3 applicants only)
Friday, 17 November 2017 (TBC)
Presentation to MOE ERC (for selected Tier 3 applicants only)
Feedback session is where shortlisted applicants will be asked to present to eduLab PMO (10-15 min presentation and 10 min Q&A). During the process, the panel would give suggestions (e.g. scale down project budget, revise implementation schedule, revise the scope) for PIs’ consideration.
After all PIs have presented, there will be a closed door session for the panel to select the projects that they would like to support. Applicants who have successfully obtained support from the Academies/Language Centres will be notified by RSU after the session and may proceed to write the full proposal for submission. These proposals will go through the full OER review process.

6. Expression of interest
Applicants are to download the Expression of Interest form here and completed form to by 11 May.
An eduLab project must involve 2 or more partner schools (primary, secondary or JC level) to be completed within a 2 to 3 year time frame. It must feature an ICT-Based Innovation which supports teaching and learning practices in the classroom and beyond with a view towards wide adoption in a sustainable manner as an end goal. Teachers involved in the project should play a key role in co-developing and testing the innovation, co-designing lesson packages and carrying out school-based research activities.
Consistent with 21st Century competencies, the ideas for an eduLab project must involve one or more curricular subjects at the Primary, Secondary or Junior College levels, satisfying at least 1 of the following thematic focus, namely ICT for Self-Directed Learning, ICT for Collaborative Learning and ICT in Assessment.
Once the expression of interest has been indicated, applicants may approach OER’s Research Support Unit (RSU) at for advice on budget matters.
No purchase of equipment 6 months towards original end date.
Approval to be sought for:
Variations to headcount and job title
New equipment not in original budget
No virement of fund into overseas travel
Variations are strongly discouraged and is now more restrictive

7. Items to think about Classroom Implementation
Will it be easy to adopt?
Sustainability
Your research questions
Do you have any Proof Of Concept?
How do you measure your PoC/effectiveness of your innovation?
What are your deliverables?
Classroom implementation – help from Co-Pis (teachers or researchers who are experience in such areas
3. Sustainability – will the practice continue after end of project, is it expensive to continue the practice
Deliverables – lessons learnt – RQs + what is left behind at the end of project.

8. Allowable / Non- allowable items – HR Related Expenses

9. Allowable / Non- allowable items – Equipment Related Expenses

10. Allowable / Non- allowable items - Consumables Related Expenses

11. Allowable / Non- allowable items- Other Costs Related Expenses

12. Allowable / Non- allowable items- Other Costs Related Expenses

13. Allowable / Non- allowable items- Other Costs Related Expenses

14. Allowable / Non- allowable items- Other Costs Related Expenses

15. Allowable / Non- allowable items- Other Costs Related Expenses

16. Contact Us
Contact Person: George Tho DID: