Instructional Technology
General Resources
- Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI)
http://www.rit.edu/~easi
- EASI serves as a resource to the education community by providing
information and guidance for the integration of technology into the special
education classroom. This Web site provides a consulting service and an
adaptive technology online training that includes a registration fee. EASI also
has captioning and transcription services, Webcast interviews, distance learning, disability legislation, EASI publications,
Internet networking, and links to libraries
- Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT)
http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu
- The focus of this Web site is to provide leadership and support services to
educational institutions concerning the integration of technology in education.
FCIT provides many resources for Florida teachers, including training materials
for telecommunications, interactive instruction on technology, and maintenance
of online database resources. This site also contains publications and
products, research summaries, lesson ideas, activities, FCAT training programs,
and information about upcoming technology workshops.
- Learning with Technology
http://www.ncrtec.org
- The North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium, a non-profit
organization specializes in the educational applications of technology and
supports schools by providing the latest research, tools and articles. Here,
educators can use information given in the Web site’s three sections:
Professional Development, Planning & Evaluation, and Teaching & Learning.
Educators can find links to a lesson planner, scoring guides for student
products, leadership and learning with technology modules, guiding questions on
technology, technology standards, and an index to graphical resources on the
Internet.
- National Center for Technology Planning
http://www.nctp.com
- The National Center for Technology Planning is a clearinghouse for the
exchange of many types of information related to technology planning.
Technology planning articles and links to planning resources are offered
throughout the clearinghouse. National, state, district and regional planning
strategies from the elementary to higher education levels are also available
for review. This is a helpful tool for those seeking fresh ideas or solutions
to problems encountered in technology planning.
- Webopedia
http://www.webopedia.com/
- Webopedia is an on-line dictionary and search engine for computer, Internet, and technology terms. Information and useful links relating to those terms are provided. The site also includes Internet news, Web development topics, and a wide variety of Net resources. Users may search by keyword or category.
Internet Assistance
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Bibliography on Evaluating Internet Resources
http://www.lib.vt.edu/research/libinst/evalbiblio.html
- Virginia Tech’s Library Web site contains a helpful bibliography that was
originally created for a panel discussion at a regional conference in Wisconsin
and has regularly added links. The links refer users to other Internet
resources and documents that address the problems and issues related to
teaching and using critical thinking skills to evaluate Internet resources. The
list also includes print resources and examples of Web sites for teaching high
school students how to evaluate Internet resources.
- Internet
Public Library (IPL)
http://www.ipl.org/
- IPL calls itself “the first public library for the Internet
community.” Its mission is to serve the public by finding, evaluating,
selecting, organizing, describing, and creating quality information resources.
Users can search valuable, annotated guides to thousands of Web sites. The user
may find links to prominent organizations and associations, research guides on
various topics that provide links to library resources, international
newspapers, Native American authors, literary criticism collection, online
texts, serials, and general search engines. A youth and teen division is
provided for age appropriate materials and resources of interest to these
groups.
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Kathy Schrock's Guide to Educators: Critical Evaluation Information
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/eval.html
- This section of Kathy Schrock’s comprehensive Web site helps teachers and
students to critically evaluate Web pages that they find on the Internet. It
provides a number of links to articles written in order for students to better
judge the authenticity, applicability, authorship, bias and usability of a
site. Evaluation surveys on the strengths and weaknesses of Web sites are
available for the elementary, middle and secondary school levels.
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National Education Association - Educational Links (ED Links)
http://www.nea.org/cet/links.html
- A group of NEA Teacher Consultants (education employees from schools across
the USA) reviewed and annotated each Web site contained in this database. Each
link is included because education practitioners, parents and kids recommended
these Web sites. The Web links include quality information about teaching,
learning and technology. Users may search by query or by subject. Users who
highlight “Technology” in the “Search by Subject” feature will receive an
expansive list of Web sites that incorporate technology in the classroom or
help teachers find multimedia resources.
- Virtual
Reference Desk
- http://www.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=11649
- The United States Department of Education sponsors this Web project. The
project promotes the advancement of digital reference and application of
human-mediated, Internet-based information services. Users can ask questions in
the “Collaborative AskA Service” and are often linked to an expert in a
particular field. The network can accept questions from K-12 students,
educators, parents, and others. “AskA+ Locator” is a searchable database of
selected, previously asked questions, and frequently asked questions of
AskAService and “The Learning Center.”
Science & Mathematics
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The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
(CIESE)
http://www.ciese.org/
- This site is intended for educators of mathematics and science as a guide
to improve Internet use in the K-12 classroom. CIESE focuses on the use of
real-time data and global projects in which the students engage in authentic
science investigations. Through email and other Web-based forums, students can
communicate and collaborate with other students and scientists around the
world. Ideas for lesson plans and online projects are available along with
links to effective applications of technology in science and mathematics. There
are also links to online graduate courses.
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How Stuff Works
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http://www.howstuffworks.com/category.htm?cat=Science
- This site contains information about Science and Technology, computers,
electronics, car engines, the Internet, and much more. The Science and
Technology page has 15 categories ranging from astronomy to weather. Users can
read articles explaining how the world works. The main page has a list that
links to previously asked questions and specific subject areas. Users can ask
their own questions or search the site for information about a subject. This
site also
offers information about books that deal with the same kind of subject matter
and a guide to citing "How Stuff Works" in documents.
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- The MAD
Scientists Network
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http://www.madsci.org
- This Web site, as part of Washington University’s Young Scientist Program,
covers 26 different subject areas such as astronomy, biological sciences,
chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, engineering and physics. There is
a question/answer service, an archive of previously asked questions, and a
search engine. Users can also visit the MADSci Library for tips on how to
effectively search the World Wide Web, explore careers in science, receive
information on museums, and much more. This Web site is an enjoyable,
international, educational resource for children in grades K-12.
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- Science NetLinks
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http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
- Science NetLinks is part of an Internet-based learning initiative called
MarcoPolo, sponsored by WorldCom Foundation. Regularly updated, Science
NetLinks provides a wealth of information for K-12 educators that include
lesson plans and a collection of reviewed Internet resources. The lesson plans
are based on the Benchmarks of Science Literacy. Users can search lessons
according to subjects or grade ranges. In addition, student-ready materials
such as e-sheets (online worksheets that enable students to engage directly in
Internet activities) are available.
Teaching Resources
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The Digital Classroom
http://www.archives.gov/education/
- The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is a valuable
source of primary materials, activities, and training for educators and
students. Find information on how to locate, cite and teach with online primary
sources. The NARA also offers links to other educational related Web sites
including presidential libraries, school tours and workshops, exhibit halls,
and government publications. A section of links for workshops and summer
institutes is provided for teachers.
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The
FUTURES Channel
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/
- This Web site is a content service for educators that gives them direct
access to outstanding video, sound, image and print resources. The FUTURES
Channel is a convenient and powerful tool for creating and delivering exciting,
effective lessons in mathematics, science, technology, and the arts. The
subjects are related to real-world applications and careers. Every week new
sample lesson resources are offered at this site. Other topics include
“Featured Sites,” which lists valuable links related to each of the four
subjects above and a professional development section with tips from master
teachers.
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Internet Island
http://www.miamisci.org/ii/default.html
- Take an unexpected field trip to a deserted island with a class full of
students and a laptop computer. K-12 teachers new to the Internet will become
familiar with the basic skills of using and navigating through a Web site. They
will also see how inquiry-based learning takes place in a technology-based
lesson plan. This site is an excellent starting point for inexperienced Web
users and also a good place to view an example of an interactive lesson plan
that uses the Internet.
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MCREL (Mid Continent Regional Educational Laboratory)
http://www.mcrel.org/products/tech/technology/index.asp
- MCREL is an excellent site where educators, administrators, and parents can find answers to common questions and solve problems related to the implementation and use of technology in education. The site focuses on curriculum, learning, and instruction. The main areas of the site are: Internet Safety, The Impact of Technology, Technology and Teacher Education, Funding for Technology, and Telecommunications Discounts for Schools. Users can highlight “Resources” and see links to services provided by MCREL, hot links to lesson plans and activities according to school subjects, education publishers, hot topics organized by educational topics and issues, state resources, and rural educational resources.
- TechLEARNING
http://www.techlearning.com
- TechLEARNING serves educators with ideas, tools, products, news, and
funding sources for integrating technology into K-12 schools, classrooms, and
curriculum. Examples of successful technology implementation are provided along
with recommended Web sites and resources to expand technology programs.
TechLEARNING also
includes software reviews, access to a Technology & Learning online
magazine, and information about technology conferences.
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The Teacher's Internet Use Guide
http://www.rmcdenver.com/useguide/
- This is a site useful for those K-12 educators who are designing Internet-based lesson plans. Step-by-step instructions are given on how to successfully implement Internet resources while focusing on standards-based instruction. Learn how to develop and evaluate standards-based lessons, explore some sample lessons and design your own lesson plans.
Journals
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E-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology
http://www.usq.edu.au/e-jist/
- This international peer-reviewed electronic journal would be of interest to
policy makers, professional staff, technical staff, and academics within
education and training. Contributions to the journal are based on original work
of researchers and practitioners with specific focus or implications for the
design of instructional materials. Users can read full theoretical papers,
current practice papers that overview the current trends and issues in
educational technology, worldwide conference reviews and commentary papers. In
addition, a “Melting Pot” section is provided to exchange and collaborate
ideas, concepts, e-learning, abstracts, and media reviews.
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Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education
http://www.citejournal.org/vol2/iss1/toc.cfm
- CITE, a publication of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher
Education, includes three major categories of articles: Current Issues, Current
Practice, and Seminal Articles. Current Issues has articles relating to
integrating technology in science, mathematics, English, and social studies
from the elementary to secondary levels. Professionals share their innovative
approaches to integrating technology in the classrooms through published
Current Practice articles. Finally, Seminal Articles are “classic” articles
that appear as reprints. Articles may include video, animation, audio, and/or
external links.
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Journal of Technology Education
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE/
- Since the fall of 1989, twice a year, JTE publishes book reviews,
editorials, guest articles, comprehensive literature reviews, and reactions to
past-published articles in their journal and e-journals. Topics focus on
technology education research, philosophy, and theory in K-12 classrooms.
Articles include research about students’ attitudes toward technology and how to
integrate technology in the elementary school.
- Journal of Educational Technology & Society
http://www.ifets.info/
- The Journal of Educational Technology & Society explores technological issues affecting education professionals. This peer-reviewed online journal is directed toward educators, educational system developers and artificial intelligence researchers. The journal contains articles ranging from educational multimedia to cultural issues in education.
- Journal of Interactive Online Learning
http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/
- The Journal of Interactive Online Learning is an online publication of the National Center for Online Learning Research. Users can access articles in theory, research, and practice at this peer-reviewed online journal. Interactive Online Learning contains critical essays, and reviews that focus on disciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects of online learning.
- Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment
http://escholarship.bc.edu/jtla/
- The Journal of Technology, Learning & Assessment contains articles concerning technology, learning theory, and assessment. Technology, Learning, and Assessment aims to advance applications of computer-based technology in teaching and learning in K–12 schools, higher education, and professional training. This journal provides scholarly articles for those interested in the advancement of technology in the education field.
Jeannie Kamerman, Director, Curriculum Library
University of West Florida Library
Date Last Updated: April 2007
