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This year I had the pleasure of working on a Summer Technology Exploration Grant with Professor Page Laughlin. We explored the use of the iPad2 as a tool for teaching painting. We looked at various software applications and styli (or styluses) for painting and explored how the iPad2 could be successfully incorporated into a painting class and facilitate learning. You can see our final grant report along with some of Page Laughlin’s art.

These summer technology grants offer librarians a great opportunity to work on some interesting projects while also receiving up to $1,000 for professional development. I’ve been using my STEP grant to help cover conference costs. Here is a link to last year’s application. I don’t know if they plan to continue the program next year, but I’m glad I had the chance to participate.