ISTE - Hurricane relief statement from the CEO.
If you can help, please contact them.
Hurricane Assistance Page
A link to good hurricane assistance resource.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/toc/2005/05/05/index.html
This is always a winner. This years addition concerns, "Economic and policy forces are moving educational technology dollars in new directions."
Singular Displeasure
Technology, Literacy and Semantic Power Plays
By Jamie McKenzieThis interesting article raises some thoguth provoking issues for educational technologists. Bravo Jamie.
Also...see the cartoons while you're there
School Yard Bullies Get Nastier On-line
This is definitely an issue that those of us who advocate ed tech use with kids have to wrap our minds around. As a parent and a teacher I read this article with great interest and concern.
Educating the Net Generation - eBook
Interesting book that you can download as a PDF for free...or you can order a single copy for $100 bucks.
I am enjoying my PDF.
Intel, UNESCO To Develop Guidelines For Worldwide Teacher Technology Training
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;588251304This sounds like a fantastic project with huge implications. UNESCO and INTEL will, "set standards to improve the quality of ICT teacher training programs". Should we have any problems with this collaboration determining international teacher training standards? Just asking.
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2005/
This is an unsolicited plug for NECC 2005. Even though they didn't accept my proposal to discuss edtechnot.com in a session. (sniff sniff) I am still going! Maybe now, with my new photo (see above if you dare) you can find me in the crowd and say hi. See you there.
Is Learning a thing of the Past?
"A growing emphasis on technology rather than knowledge is damaging education, says John Clare". Here is an interesting and provocative piece from an English web correspondent.
http://www.accessibletech4all.org/
"Specifically, the project will create a “new conversation” that will build strong and positive relationships between K-12 school district technology leaders and special education leaders." Good stuff.
PBS Teacher Source - Teaching and Technology
A tremendous set of educational technollogy links that are very well organized. This is what you would expect from a world-class organization. I will not hold it against them that edtechnot was not listed! :-)
Jargon alert.....Jargon alert! Learning objects? We all better figure out what these are, or always have been, before we get excited about a "warmed over" ed tech concept.
Technology Counts 2004: Global Links
This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite annual publications. The "Tech Counts" series needs to be in the library of any serious ed tech enthusiast or skeptic.
Laptop Students still test the same.
A lot of money is being spent on the Maine lap top program. Is it worth it? The results that are discussed in this article will give you food for thought.
From the site..."A new survey of key decision makers in K-12 public schools reveals large and growing disparities in funding for school technology. These disturbing disparities signal a widening digital divide between the technology haves and have-nots in 21st century."
On June 6th CNN posted this article....Study: Computer use a boost to young minds It is in stark contradiction to much of the other stuff on this site. (Don't you love this web page?) It appears that preschool children who use a computer develop better learning skills than peers who aren't as computer saavy. BUT....do you think I could find it LIVE anywhere?? I am TRYING to be balanced here people!
So...here is the LIVE one that they are featuring NOW! UGH.
Apparently 4 year old Madeline wasn't really learning anything from Reader Rabbit! Probably because she couldn't READ THE SCREEN! Read for yourself by clicking above.
Stagnant and Declining Technology Budgets Threaten a Decade of Progress
The Consortium for School Networking, (www.cosn.org), and Grunwald Associates (www.Grunwald.com) today released results from a new survey of more than 455 K-12 school district technology decision makers. The survey reveals large and growing disparities in funding for school technology!
EdTech Action Network
http://www.edtechactionnetwork.orgSelf described as..." designed to provide you with the tools and training you need to be a powerful advocate for improved technology learning and teaching at the local, state, and federal levels." It looks promising and is definitely necessary.
State Educational Technology Directors Assn.
http://www.setda.orgAs members of SETDA, state leaders work together in committees, subcommittees and taskforces to assess, analyze and propose recommendations on how to improve student learning through technology. I am a little concerned about the cozy "sponsorships" and the level of access to state leaders that they buy...but what do I know.
IM shorthand @ school is a habit 2 kick
Teachers increasingly have to remind students that the lexicon of Internet instant messaging isn't suitable for formal essays. (LOL ROTFL)
Research Links on Instructional Uses of TechnologyA nice set of research links put together by Washington's Educational Technology Support Centers. Enjoy perusing them.
Why Johnny Can't Blog!
http://news.com.com/2009-1023-5103805.htmlAre our classrooms way to corporate? Did our schools get caught up in the dot.com bubble? Is the promise of ed tech just a lot of hot air? See what a C/NET reporter thought about these questions and more in this edgy piece.
National Educational Technology Plan!
http://www.nationaledtechplan.org
The Screen Age: Our brains in our lap-tops!
This is a short and interesting piece on how we are increasingly fragmented by our digital and actual lives! :-)
Celebrating Differences: Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
An interesting piece by Caroline McCullen on the ways that technology can improve learning for students of different ability levels and varied learning styles.
No child left behind and the bottom line:
The Case of Ed Tech Policy
http://www.benton.org/publibrary/digitalbeat/db031401.htmlI wish I would have found this article 2 1/2 years ago, but it is still a good read. I particularly liked the succinct description of the problems posed by block grants.
One Flew Over the High School
http://www.fno.org/dec03/flickering.htmlJamie McKenzie reviews Todd Oppenheimer's
book The Flickering Mind. It only seems right to allow for another perspective after we prominently displayed Todd's work last month. See what you think.
What does the research really say?
http://www.macul.org/newsletter/2003/winter2003/Rubio.htmlThe goal of this column is to either narrowly or broadly focus on research related to issues in educational technology and frame them so they will be interesting to MACUL members.
Michigan students won't get laptops
http://www.detnews.com/2003/schools/0310/24/a01-306474.htmIs this the end to one of the most ambitious lap top programs in the country?
Health Hazards Alleged for Classroom Wireless
http://www.centerdigitaled.com/converge/?pg=magstory&id=77035Is it possible that the wireless computer networking standard 802.11b is harmful?
The Flickering Mind
http://www.booknoise.net/flickeringmind/This is the website for the new Todd Oppenheimer book "The Flickering Mind". You may know Todd's name from his 1997 article entitled, "The Computer Delusion". He raises many interesting questions in this work and it should keep you busy a while.
How is Your Teacher? Rate her On-Line
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=03Rate.h23
GULP! Kids rating teachers on-line?? That hardly seems fair! Read this article to find out more and to find the reviews of your friends and colleagues! :-)Or click below to go striaght to the site...
CIPA and the Supreme Court Decision: Where Are We Now?
http://www.infotoday.com/MMschools/oct03/dcon1003.shtmlIn June 2003 the Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that stated that CIPA was unconstitutional. So that is that, right? Of course not! Read this article to learn more about the twists and turns of dealing with CIPA in public schools.
Strip Mining for Gold: Research and Policy in Educational Technology- A response to "Fools Gold"
http://www.aace.org/pubs/etr/issue4/clements2.pdfThis article intends to set the record straight and is a response to the critical Alliance for Childhood report entitled "Fools Gold".
Powerpoint is Evil
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/ppt2_pr.htmlThe title says it all. This is a must read for anyone who thinks the program has ever "disrupted, dominated or trivialized content" in their presence!
N.H. Plan targets test scores with lap-tops in low performing schools
What would the effect be of putting lap-tops in to the hands of students in low performing schools in New Hampshire? Read more about this contraversial proposal that follows the lead of the state of Maine.
The Myth of "Generation N"
http://www.msnbc.com/news/951894.asp?cp1=1
Everyone always raves about how "savvy" the current generation is with technology....not. Read this little bit I found on the BLOG assortedstuff.com
Provide Input to the NEW National Education Technology Plan
http://www.NationalEdTechPlan.orgWere you aware that they are rewriting the national ed tech plan in order to align it with the No Child Left Behind Act? (Don't get me started.)
GET INVOLVED and PROVIDE YOUR INPUT at the above site! (or directly e-mail them at ) feedback@nationaledtechplan.org
Why we've failed to integrate technology effectively in our schools
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=4545Have you ever wondered why the promise of educational technology is so often unfulfilled? Dr. Steve Rappaport attempts to help us understand the challenges we face as we attempt to actualize our cyber-visions.
Hop, skip... and software?
http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0311/p11s02-lecl.htmlAn article from Victoria Irwin of the Christian Science Monitor that dares to ask out loud, "Is computer use in school beneficial to students - or merely expensive window dressing?"
Value of Cyber learning a mystery
As budgets get tighter many towns across the country are examining their ed edtech investments. This balanced article shows what a county in Georgia is doing to examine the role that ied tech plays in student learning.
http://www.uncommonknowledge.org/00fall/517.htmlUncommon Knowledge is a half hour of informed discussion on public policy issues. This transcript from a September 27, 2000 episode focused in on "Computers in the Classroom". It features two of our "Mavens", Alan Warhaftig and William Rukeyser.
A Question of Effectiveness: Does Education Technology Work?
http://www.mff.org/edtech/discussion.taf?_function=detail&content_uid1=123This Milken Exchange online discussion explores the effectiveness of education technology.
DIGITAL CHILDHOOD: Working Group Summaries
http://www.decadeofbehavior.org/digitalchild/workgroupsumms.htmlA set of ideas generated by a one day conference on the world of the digital and the world of the child. It focuses on opportunities and concerns created by digital technologies.
State Education Technology Director's Association
http://www.setda.org/nli2002/CD/If you're looking for resources to help with NCLB implementation, you will find excellent resources at the State Education Technology Director's Association. They have developed a Toolkit with resources related to scientifically based research, technology literacy assessment, common data elements, effective teaching with technology assessment, and the national education technology plan. There are some true gems in this kit!
(from Caroline McCullen of SAS inSchool)
Beyond Bamboozlement
http://www.fno.org/apr03/bamboozlement.htmlJamie McKenzie does it again. He exposes the "dot bombs" and helps us to focus on what makes for a truly effective learning product.
True Cost of ownership
http://fno.org/mar03/truecost.htmlAnother "must read" full of wisdom and common sense.
Computers Idle in Public Schools
http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20030318/4956328s.htm
An editorial suggesting that computers in many U.S. classrooms are collecting dust.
Journals Reviewed by ERIC/IT
http://ericit.org/edtechjournals.shtml
Researching a topic in ed tech? Here are more educational technology journals than you can shake a stick at!
Computers 'humanize' Teaching
http://usatoday.com/tech/news/2003-01-22-ariz-teach_x.htmCan computers help you reach at-risk kids? These two Arizona teachers of the USA Teacher First Team will describe how they provide "high-tech and high-touch".
Computers in Schools a Waste
http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/opinion/1202/11equal.htmlLarry Cuban takes a hard look at the reasons why schools invest in educational technologies and then shows where he believes the evidence falls short. This is definitely worth debating with your ed tech colleagues.
NEW REPORT SAYS AMERICA'S $40+ BILLION PLUS INVESTMENT IN SCHOOL
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY POTENTIALLY AT RISK
http://www.benton.org/press/2002/pr1112.pdfThis study outlines steps needed to take Edtech to the next Level, calls for national commitment to bridge household digital divide
Hi Tech Goes to the Top of the Class
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2643079.stmA top English education official expresses his interest in supporting increased use of educational technology in English schools.
Ask Eric: Negative Effects of technology Page (2001)This Ask Eric page leads you to many great resources that raise questions about the use of ed tech in schools.
Technological Progress: An Oxymoron?
-by Dennis L. Evans
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=10evans.h22This well written article asks, "At what price do we continue the headlong emphsis on computers in schools?" Afer reading this you will wonder if computers in the classroom are an "axemakers gift".
When There is No "There" There
-by Caroline McCullen
http://www.sasinschool.com/resource/pages/ethread_nothere.shtmlFind out more about how you can avoid "death by powerpoint" with you students by employing the Big 6 skills described in this article. It is possible to get the kids "there"!
Gift Horse and Trojan Horses
-By Bernie Froese-Germain and Marita Moll
http://www.ctf-fce.ca/e/what/ni/public/trojan.htmAre business-education partnerships gift horses or trojan horses? Read a Canadian point of view of this important topic.
The Digital Disconnect
From the Pew Internet and American
http://www.pewinternet.org/This is the report that is the focus of our two featured guests this month.
To download the full report in Adobe PDF format:
<http://www.pewinternet.org/reports/pdfs/PIP_Schools_Internet_Report.pdf>
Tech Wit
- by Jason Ohlerhttp://www.jasonohler.com/techwit/
Another one of our Mavens is keeping busy! Jason has done a great job producing a very entertaining and funny look at living with technology. You will definitely bookmark this site.
Student Laptop Computer in Classrooms - Not Just a Tool
-by Prakash Nair
http://www.fetc.org/fetcon/1101/nair.htmThis a short and interesting article on the use of lap tops with kids in your classroom. This FETC on-line mag might be worth checking in on regularly.
An Open Letter to Commentators and Those Who Read Them
-Ferdi Serim
http://oii.org/html/sleeping.html
Is our children learning?- Julie Landry
http://www.redherring.com/insider/2002/08/classroom082102.html
This is the article that inspired Ferdi's response above. It is a painful stab at the use of educational technology in schools.
WIRED back to school - http://www.wired.com/news/school/
This section provides MUCH food for thought on issues important to ed tech users.
http://www.aasa.org/issues_and_insights/technology/news.htm
A technology news clipping source targeted at administrators.
Web-Based Learning: But the Prom Will Not Be Webcast
-Alan Warhaftig
http://www.edweek.org/ew/newstory.cfm?slug=38warhaftig.h21Alan has done it again. Our featured guest of Nov. 2001 has taken on the notion of "anytime, anyplace" learning. This is a must read!
The Integration of Instructional
Technology into Public Education: Promises
and Challenges - Rodney S. Earle
http://bookstoread.com/etp/earle.pdfThis PDF is an article from Educational Technology Magazine. (This intelligent journal has a killer list of contributing editors and provides you with quality content free of corporate advertising. ) This piece tackles an impressive and relevent set of questions.
Edu-Tech News Digest - http://www.mediaworkshop.org/resource
A bi-weekly digest of "tech news that you can use".
A nice resource! They'll even send them to you in your e-mail! It's all that and a bag of chips.
Dashboard Lite - http://www.vived.com/tools/dashboard_l
This free tool will assist you in taking a snapshot of technology integration efforts and can offer customized recommendations and resources for improvement.
http://www.bc.edu/research/intasc/
inTASC is a not-for-profit research group that works collaboratively with schools, educational institutions, and businesses on research and development related to technology and assessment.
Arguments Against Using IT in Education
http://www.uoregon.edu/~otec/arguments_against.htmThis website does a nice job of listing and summarizing some of the literature discussing possible negative effects of use of IT in education.
After Laptop
http://www.fno.org/apr02/afterlaptop.htmlIn this interesting article Jamie McKenzie discusses the results of "lap-top schools" by looking at the data from these schools. Despite the marketing on this topic could it be that the jury is still out on this?
http://caret.iste.org/index.cfmCARET bridges education technology research to practice by offering research-based answers to critical questions. Create a profile on the site and they'll keep you up to date.
Beware the Grey Flannel Trojan Horse
http://www.fno.org/apr01/beware.htmlJamie asks, "As companies rush forward to help schools network, are school boards, school leaders, and teachers asking enough tough questions about the impact of this commercial wave?". Great "food for thought" from a great website.
Education technology news from the internet brought to you by R*TEC. Check out the back issues or arrange to have the updates sent directly to you!
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/teachtech/research.shtm
This PBS Teachersource sub-section puts together a great set of links to the growing body of research in ed tech.
http://www.thecommittedsardine.net/
This website is brought to you by the mesmerizing Ian Jukes and team! . For a real treat, join their intelligent and balanced mailing list at http://www.thecommittedsardine.net/mailing.html
This provocative piece by Joanne Jacobs dares to ask the question, "Is ed tech pizzazz trumping other educational priorities?".
http://www.edweek.org/sreports/tc01/tc2001_default.html
This Ed Week special report "looks beneath the numbers to reveal digital inequities." This is another great special report that examines the "new divides".
Negative Effects of Technology
This set of links is a response to a request for information on the drawbacks of technology in education. This ERIC search result should connect you to many fine resources.
Classroom Technology Problems
http://webtools.cityu.edu.hk/news/newslett/problemstechnology.htm
The Value of Technology in Learning
http://webtools.cityu.edu.hk/news/newslett/technologyvalue.htm
Favourite Technology in Teaching Sites
http://webtools.cityu.edu.hk/news/newslett/favourites1.htm
Three above articles from a set of wonderful insights produced by Kevin Cox for the City University of Hong Kong's computer studies website.
CEO Forum Reports
http://www.ceoforum.org/reports.cfm
The CEO Forum on Education and Technology is committed to promoting and assessing the progress of technology in America's schools. This is where you can find their interesting reports.
School Efforts in Technology Stalled by Cuts
http://www.edweek.com/ew/newstory.cfm?slug=11techbudget.h21
This article discusses a growing challenge for the ed tech world. As school districts tighten their belts school technology may wind up on the chopping block!
ERIC - Educational Technology Page
http://www.ericit.org/cgi-bin/res.cgi/Educational_Technology
This clearinghouse on information and technology will point you in the right direction when you are looking for ideas. It connects you to articles, magazines and listservs in ed tech. It is a "must see" site.
A Teacher Explains Technology Integration
http://lowendmac.com/lab/01/1018.html
This revealing article comes straight from an experienced educational technologist to you. It offers a great perspective and asks the right questions.
Children and Interactive Media
http://www.markle.org/news/digital_kids.pdf
This report (in pdf format) by Dr. Ellen Wartella, Dr. Barbara O’Keefe and Dr. Ronda Scantlin is "a review of all publicly available research to see how much is known about the role of interactive media in children’s lives.And the startling answer from experts in the field is: very little".
TECHNOS Quarterly - Vol. 7 #2
Computers make kids smarter...right?
http://www.technos.net/journal/volume7/2cuban.htm
This article by Heather Kirkpatrick and Larry Cubam matches the tone of edtechnot.com perfectly by asking us all to keep questioning the "current wisdom" in ed tech. You will be bookmarking this one for sure.
How young is too young? by Kathleen Vail
This well written and interesting article was featured in the June edition of Electronic School Magazine asks the question, "How young is too young for educational computing?" Read more! (7/15/01)
False Profits: Expertise and Educational Computing: A rant by Gary S. Stager
http://stager.org/articles/expertise.html
This interesting article states, "As a community of practice, educational computing is at best dysfunctional or at least learning-disabled." Read more! (6/15/01)
A letter in response to Gary's article by Ian Jukes (posted 6/17)
Is Virtual Schooling a Virtual Reality?
http://emifyes.iserver.net/fromnow/mar01/virtualschool.html
The acceptance of virtual schools is likely to lead to changes in conventional schooling. This interesting article explores that topic. (5/15/01)
Myths and Realities about Technology in K-12 Schools
http://www.edc.org/LNT/news/Issue14/feature1.htm
This website by Glenn Kleiman explores some common myths associated with educational technology. (4/15/01)
http://www.tappedin.org/info/teachers/debate.htm
This website features a great debate between Dr. Roy Pea and Dr. Larry Cuban. This is a valuable resource for those looking for both sides of the issue. (3/01/01)
