Now that
you've decided on a project and have been working to plan your project
take some time to consider how you will get support for your project.
While it is possible to work collaboratively with other schools without
incurring any costs, you may have noticed that some projects have
costs to join. Some web tools are available for free, but others have
costs involved. School technology budgets do not include money for
collaborative web based projects, so you will want to explore funding
for software, equipment, and for joining projects. You may be able
to ask for some funding from your classroom or school SIP budgets.
Digital High Schools may have funds to support you, but most schools
won't have additional funds to assist you.
Consequently,
it will be important to get buy in from parents, administrators and
the community. A carefully written project plan can be your best friend.
Often getting even a small grant or award can be leveraged to get
support from your school, parents and community.
The
following websites give information on grants available to schools
and teachers. There is no guarentee that all lists of grants listed
are current and up to date.
