American Optometric Foundation Announces Vistakon Education Grants Program

ORLANDO, Fla.— The American Optometric Foundation (AOF) announced the Vistakon Innovation in Education Grants program, designed to aid new faculty in advancing their teaching skills in the areas of improving how information is delivered to students, new methodologies, increase use of new technology in all teaching settings and promote online learning tools.   Reviewed by an ad-hoc committee established by the AOF, applications will be considered for a broad range of faculty development activities in the area of optometric education, including classroom, laboratory, clinical, and external activities. Up to $40,000 will be awarded annually and recipients will be recognized at the AOF Celebration Luncheon during the American Academy of Optometry's Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Oct. 24-27, 2012.   Read the article on VMail