Technology Resources On the Web
The Global SchoolNet Resources for Educators
This site offers a registry of Internet projects offered by Global SchoolNet (GSN) and other organizations. There are also articles related to classroom use of the Internet, and GSN mailing lists. http://www.gsn.org/
The Impact of Technology
One of the burning questions regarding the use of technology in education is ÒDoes technology (com-puters, multimedia, the Internet, etc.) improve the education of K-12 students?Ó This page gathers together resources that can help educators answer this question.
http://www.mcrel.org/resources/technology/impact.asp
National Center for Technology Planning
This clearinghouse for information related to technology planning includes school district technology plans
and aids. http://www2.msstate.edu/~lsa1/nctp/index.html
Pathways to School Improvement
A product of the North Central Regional Education Laboratory, this site offers easy-to-find, concise, research-based information on school improvement. Some of the topics include: assessment, at-risk chil-dren and youth, goals and standards, literacy, parent and family involvement, school-to-work transition,
and technology. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/pathwayg.htm
The SchoolNet Software Review Project
In collaboration with Ohio SchoolNet, the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse has facilitated the SchoolNet Software Review Project (SSRP), which reviews software for use in K-4 classrooms. Teachers and SSRP staff have reviewed approximately 175 mathematics and science products. The reviews reflect current national and State of Ohio standards and views on what con-stitutes technically superior software.
Systemic Mathematics and Science
This site provides information to educators and com-munity members working to
create systemic improve-ment in mathematics and science education. It includes
descriptions of elementary, middle, and high school curriculum projects
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Winding Your Way Through the
World Wide Web
What is the Internet? What is the World Wide Web? And why do I want to use them? This Web Tutorial can help you answer these questions.
http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/lessons/html/regal/rain.htm
Technology Planning Documents
The Switched-On Classroom: A Technology Planning Guide for Public Schools in Massachusetts
This 250-page book outlines a 12-step technology planning and implementation process for public
schools. It contains instructive narratives, case studies, and a resource list. Published by the
Massachusetts Software Council. http://www.swcouncil.org/switch2.stm
Plugging In: Choosing and Using
Educational Technology
A planning framework for educators and policymakers, this publication begins by discussing effective
learning and technology and then takes readers through a framework for planning technology-enhanced
programs. The publication ends by proposing ways that policy-makers can encourage the spread of
effective technol-ogies. Published by the Council for Educational Develop-ment and Research.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/edtalk/toc.htm
Technology Infusion and School Change:
Perspectives and Practices
This monograph presents a comprehensive discussion of critical issues facing schools
and districts under-taking widescale technology integration in an era of
school reform and restructuring. It includes essays on the ways technology
can support inquiry-based learning, approaches to professional development
and tech-nology infusion, and strategies for building community support
for a technology vision. Published by TERC.
http://ra.terc.edu/publications/TERC_pubs/tech-infusion/index.html
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