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This research article provides an overview of how transformative learning experiences can be created through instructional design.  The aim is to use instruction to make learning more experiential, personally relevant and transformative to students.  The authors explain a framework for providing transformative learning experiences, including several indicators that fall into the categories of developing personal meaning, competence with the subject and relationships.  The authors also present guidelines for designing these experiences, including applying design fundamentals, crafting the learning experience and teaching and facilitating to inspire learning. A quick, but worth while read! Wilson, B. G., & Parrish, P. (2011). Transformative learning experience: Aim higher, gain more. Educational Technology, 51 (2), 10-15.

Good website as a start or support resource for implementing technology lessons ( and mini-lessons) in the classroom.

Find basic computer skills, Internet research tips, Internet safety resources, lessons, and worksheets to help integrate technology across the curriculum. Learn the history of the Internet; get help with using computer word processors; find out how to create PowerPoint presentations; understand the difference between a podcast and a blog; research interesting science projects online; use the computer to extend a literature activity; and other fascinating activities. Encourage your students to use technology in school and out. The possibilities are endless, when it comes to how the Internet, computers, and other forms of modern technology can benefit your classroom instruction. Read more on TeacherVision: http://www.teachervision.fen.com/educational-technology/teacher-resources/43743.html#ixzz26Pkee3uC

"The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning is a refereed, open access e-journal that disseminates original Research, theory, and best practice in open and distance learning worldwide."

Research on mobile technology in education

Research on mobile technology in education

Although a lens to view the future is clouded, and must be filtered through the past and present, the ability to stand back and think about the impact of technologies on student learning will undergird research in technology for the education of children, youth, and adults with disabilities in the 21st century. We must view the coming changes, and they will be massive, from the perspective that technology provides access to learning but does not control it; that technologies are not the content of education鉹ather, they provide a cornucopia of tools for learning.

The topic of future trends in technology for schools involves an incredible amount of inherent change, especially in reference to technology capabilities. This site is an introduction to many of the aspects of technology change that will impact education in the next few years. The goal of the site is to give administrators a glimpse into the rich technology resources available on the Web. Using this site for "just-in-time" references to issues that all administrators will or are currently facing, will assist districts in managing change through research and understanding.  Some current pivotal issues include a clear understanding of possible affects of technology tools will have on learning styles, facilities planning, student achievement, budgeting, and teacher preparation.

The Office of Educational Technology is involved in a variety of projects and initiatives that leverage technology to improve teaching and learning and create opportunities for innovation.

Great link to research, report, and grants through the Office of Educational Technology

Companies like Comprendio are using research to create EdTech.

My students love visiting this library since it is online. While they aren't actually checking out books, they are gaining experience with research skills and reading non-fiction texts.

I thought this may help some who are teaching students how to write research papers. It has some great outlining examples.

research report on video gaming being used in the k-12 classroom

Research on best practices of technology use in gifted education by Sita Periathiruvadi and Anne N. Rinn

Internet database of research and studies specific to education

A great read about technology integration in the classroom and using technology in general.

Mobile learning: Provide an update on the development of mobile phone technologies with the potential for supporting and/or delivering some elements of teaching and learning. Report briefly on the work and key findings of the m-learning research and development project.

UCF Website University of Central Florida Libraries - Must use your Library ID to access. These articles focus mainly on Instructional Gaming.

"Included on these pages is information pertaining to research that supports digital stories in the educational setting, how to find grants for your story project, what kind of technology is required for a digital story program, how to evaluate your digital story program, and how to publicize your final projects to bring attention to your students, teachers, and school. This website will also assist school library media specialists in selecting the best digital storytelling websites and articles to develop the best digital storytelling program their library media center can offer."

Pedagogical research on Web-based learning and instruction has not kept pace with the proliferation of Web-based courses offered by colleges and universities. Consequently, we encourage the application of the "Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" (American Association of Higher Education, 1987) to guide the design and implementation of Web-based courses.

A great research document that compares research with online learning and face-to-face learning.