This page contains links to resources or professional studies teachers might use to develop their use of technology in the classroom.
Professional Library
Education Resources Information Center has the world's largest collection of education literature in journals, papers, and books in a digital library. Search the database, download available papers or reports, save your personal research, or submit materials for inclusion. This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. (Rated: *** )
This site provides over 2000 lesson plans and 3000 links to online resources for teachers. It also includes an archive of question responses, and links to the Gateway to Educational Materials(GEM) and the Education Resources Information Center(ERIC) if you can't find what you're looking for. (Rated: ***)
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Self-touted defender of the public interest with issues affecting digital rights. Includes news and press releases of current cases, legal guides for blogging, etc. (Rated: * )
This web site from The George Lucas Foundation provides information and inspiration for teaching and learning in a variety of media. Besides a digital magazine, other features include a video gallery of over 100 segments and interviews, instructional modules, and interactive case studies, and multimedia presentations concerning integrating technology in education. (Rated: *** )
Gateway to 21st century skills - a center for thousands of lesson plans and learning resources, with access to tools, assessments, reference, and professional development. Some content is contributed by NASA, PBS, and the National Science Foundation. (Rated: ** )
This site contains useful links for teachers by subject, includes instruction on technology tools such as SmartBoards, and connects to a multitude of internet resources. Also features on-line practice modules to learn instructional applications step by step. (Rated: ** )
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
Vast collection of sites and features for teachers' reference. Includes downloadable slide presentations on topics such as handhelds and visual literacy, a large collection of subject area, assessment and rubric links, and much more. (Rated: *** )
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning provides programs and resources for enhancing education to U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands. Professional development, technical assistance, and resources are offered to help develop educational technology in schools. (Rated: ** )
Pacific Regional Technology in Education Consortium provides resources and samples of educators integrating technology in islands around the Pacific. The Pacific Voices Curriculum Resource is available for a free download. (Rated: **)
PBS offers a large collection of standards based lessons and resources developed from their programming. The site also offers a blog, thematic teaching advice, and an exploration of media literacy. (Rated: ** )
This page from a multi-resource site gives links to grant and funding information available for educators. (Rated: * )
Professional Development
ALTEC Professional Development
Advanced Learning Technologies in Education Consortia provides onsite and online workshops and lessons on how to integrate technology in the classroom. Online sessions include how to implement Project Based Learning principles and how to use an Interactive Whiteboard. (Rated: * )
This site offers professional development and resources in media literacy education. A free CML Media Kit to assist teachers and districts in implementing media literacy is available for download. (Rated: ** )
This Harcourt Education company provides professional development workshops and online instructional materials to help teachers integrate technology into the classroom. Customized program development, consulting, and more than 20 courses are offered to teachers or school districts. These services are not free. (Rated: ** )
This site provides support materials, guides, learning modules, and workshop listings of Jamie McKenzie. Information is given on how to integrate technology in student-centered, problem-based classrooms with strategies such as digital portfolios, and visual, text, and numerical literacy. The material is free for individual use. (Rated: * )
This site from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) provides online support and professional development of information and communication technologies through e-forums, online databases, training programs, an eLibrary,lesson plans, and other resources for teachers. (Rated: ** )
International Society for Technology in Education provides resources and links for professional development. Resources include topics such as assessment, NETS standards, publications, and how to write a grant. (Rated: ** )
This division of PBS offers professional development courses online for over 90 courses including Technology Integration. The courses are not free, but group rates are available as are graduate credits from two universities. (Rated: * )