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Comparison of Top 10 Strategic Technology Areas for 2010 and 2011.

Summer Educator's Technology Clinics

Watch free technology training videos! Get help and answer your computer and gadget questions with thousands of video tutorials for PCs, Macs, and tons of different applications.

Condensed 10 page NETP (National Educational Technology Plan) executive summary of released DRAFT

Creating Environments that Support Passion- The Role of Emerging Technologies in the Core Curriculum

Quite a wiki - chock full of good stuff

A wiki with interview questions for various types of educational technology positions with some links to other sites.

The ISTE Classroom Observation Tool (ICOT®) is a FREE online tool that provides a set of questions to guide classroom observations of a number of key components of technology integration.

It's certainly a challenge to engage today's students. Learning theory shows that one of the keys to successful learning is engagement. Using Philip Schlechty's "Qualities the Affect Engagement" as a framework, Tony Vincent outlines 21 technology tools, strategies, and tips educators can use to increase authentic engagement. Learn ways to motivate learners using online tools that are freely available. Examples include polling students, illustrating concepts with crazy cartoons, creating jazzy slide shows, and touring some of the newest coolest sites the web has to offer.

Ann Johnston's Instructional Technology Blog

Emerging Technologies: Over 15,000 resources organized by topics for teachers, students, and parents

Levels of Technology Integration into the Curriculum and Characteristics of the Learning Environment

A national survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that with technology allowing nearly 24-hour media access as children and teens go about their daily lives, the amount of time young people spend with entertainment media has risen dramatically, especially among minority youth

"A guide to help K-12 educators and administrators leverage broadband technology and develop rich digital learning experiences."

"In today's school environment, it's important for school administrators to access and use the same digital tools as we want our our teachers and ultimately, our students to use as well. Not only is this effectively role modeling of what we want and expect from them but with this mobile technology it can also allows today's administrator to maximize their time as well as communicate with a variety of stakeholders at the "touch" of a button! This exhibit aims to do aims to meet this goal by presenting innovative ideas on how admins can embrace and use Apple's media devices effectively in their work. On the pages that follow, you will see how the iPod touch or iPhone can be used by administrators in a variety of ways well beyond a simple PIM device or media player, become a fantastic tool to practice digital leadership!"

"What Is ISTE Learning? ISTE Learning is an anytime, anywhere online community for professional development where educators can sample free concepts, buy cool resources and exchange creative ideas. This space provides relevant learning experiences in multiple formats to strengthen the teaching experience and grow digital literacy. ISTE Learning's Mission The mission of ISTE Learning is to provide robust leadership, learning and teaching opportunities that are grounded in the NETS to support educators in effectively implementing technology into their learning environments."

from eSchoolNews.com

The Pennsylvania Online Learning Summit is a face-to-face conference on October 28, 29 and 30, 2010. We will bring together PA educators who have an interest in online and blended learning. We will concentrate on Moodle, an open-source learning management system, though many other distance-learning technologies will be shared and discussed.

"The following list of Moodle site examples was created by the NHDOE Office of Educational Technology (www.nheon.org/oet) as a resource for schools considering the use of Moodle. "

Tech.it.U is the premier educational technology conference and grad course designed to inspire and generate practical classroom ideas that will help you teach with power and focus to impact students' futures. Summer Institute through Penn State York.

Free eBooks on a variety of topics. Keeping Students Safe Online, New Generation of K12 Wifi, Professional Development and more.