An Introduction to Technology Integration

Karen Work Richardson

 

National Educational Technology Plan: http://www.nationaledtechplan.org/

 

Educational Technology Plan for Virginia 2003-09: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Technology/OET/resources.shtml#etp

 

The Future Does Not Compute: http://www.praxagora.com/stevet/fdnc/

Stephen TalbottÕs book referenced in Ornstein and Hunkins

            Talbott has been publishing NetFuture since 1995: http://www.netfuture.org

 

Alliance of Childhood: http://www.allianceforchildhood.net/

This organization has released two reports that are critical of the use of technology both in schools and at home.

 

The Consortium for School Networking: http://www.cosn.org/about/press/100404.cfm

An advocacy group for the use of technology that had particularly harsh words for the Alliance for Childhood

 

EdTechNot.com: http://www.edtechnot.com/index.html

            Links to information about major thinkers in educational technology both pro and con.

 

Oversold and Underused: Computers in the Classroom: http://www.hup.harvard.edu/pdf/CUBOVE.pdf

CubanÕs report of research into technology use at several different schools (including Stanford).  The title says it all.  This book is available online.

 

George Lucas Educational Foundation: http://www.glef.org/php/keyword.php?id=137

An advocacy group for school reform in general with a strong emphasis on technology. This link goes to the part of the site particularly related to technology.

 

The Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom: http://tappedin.org/archive/peacuban/

            Archives of a debate between Roy Pea and Larry Cuban about using technology

 

Generation Yes: http://www.genyes.org/

This program trains students to provide both technical and curricular support in technology.

 

The LoTI Lounge: http://www.lotilounge.com

Dr. Christopher MoerschÕs website that includes information and examples related to his framework.

 

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills: http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

A public/private partnership that advocates for improved educational practices designed to meet the needs of the 21st century