Instructional Technology, also often referred to as Educational Technology, deals with the use of technology in teaching. This includes using interactive computer technologies for accompanying traditional courses, course websites, network learning, but also such relatively simple technologies as traditional audio-visual equipment (video, overhead projectors).
NIIT's experiments with Minimally Invasive Education, which show that educationally-deprived children can learn technology. http://www.niitholeinthewall.com/
CTIE is a research and development center at the University of Missouri dedicated to the reform of teaching and learning methods at all education levels through the innovative application of technology. http://www.ctie.missouri.edu/
The Journal of Virtual Environments is a refereed electronic journal which publishes research that relates to Virtual Environments or makes use of Virtual Environments. http://www.brandeis.edu/pubs/jove/
Database of sites searchable by grade and subject area for curriculum materials, ideas, homework help, lesson plans, projects, and resources for gifted and talented students. Also includes some of the success stories of those who have integrated technolog http://k12.bellsouth.com/index.html
How technology fits in - and changes - the classroom. The Center is a nonprofit research and educational group based in Washington, D.C. http://www.tecsoc.org/edu/edu.htm
Practical room designs for more effective educational multimedia presentations with advice ranging from lighting to future proofing, including advice about equipment not violating codes. http://www.classroomdesignforum.org/
This site presents a collection of papers on the theories and applications of role play simulation for teaching and learning. There are links to other educational simulation references and to a bibliography of related articles. http://www.roleplaysim.org/papers/
A team of instructional development experts create customized, needs-based training material to improve employee knowledge, skills, and performance. http://www.learningsolutionsgroup.com/
A manual written for beginning videographers, parents and educators which includes discussions on equipment, videotaping situations, scripting, and other related topics. http://www.angelfire.com/ar2/videomanual1/
A non-profit initiative aimed at helping teachers and students cope with technology integration. Many photographs of computer setups, and a good number of science resources. http://www.scienceman.com/
In addition to retail and freeware versions of language learning modules with exercises and results viewer, this site allows importation of electronic text, sound, picture, or video for custom multimedia exercises. http://www.dewildecbt.com/
Links to web sites with components of design, implementation, and evaluation of games and simulations to improve learning results. Also includes a catalog of games and links to articles on such topics as getting a group to think like a genius and managin http://www.nasaga.org/
In addition to providing an annual conference with the opportunity to review the latest technology trends, this site has technology articles with hyperlinks to resources. http://www.fetc.org/
Provides commercial online instruction on various subjects such as Flash 5 and HTML. Services for design and development of educational media for the web and interactive TV also available. http://www.roundworldmedia.com/
Provides an information database and a forum that explores the implications of a rapidly changing world on educational organizations and processes, and examines ways to make educational organizations and programs more effective. http://horizon.unc.edu/
Multimedia approach to memorization of data in such areas as nutrition, spelling, names, marketing, and avoiding sexual harassment. http://www.totalrecalllearning.com
Although most components of this site are specific to the United Kingdom, one is accessible to all; the toolbox offers free lessons on technology such as how to create a database. http://www.bteducation.com/
Training modules for email, word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and presentations as well as resources in media literacy, math, art, and special education. http://www.teacherinfo.com
Numerous subject and grade-specific cards available to review online, download, print, or customize. Also includes educational links and services. http://www.flashcardexchange.com
On-line technology training and tutorials, technology questions answered by e-mail, mentoring program, lesson plans, and links. http://teacherexchange.mde.k12.ms.us/
Original columns on classroom uses of technology and practices in professional development. Links to lesson plans, utilities, best of the web, educational technology forums, and news. Free subscription.. http://www.newcurriculum.com/
How to view web sites offline, use an LCD projector for wireless laptops, use a HP Scanjet, and record data/audio as well as lesson plans, handouts and links. http://www.create4ms.org
Articles and activities to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process. http://www.aect.org/
Essays On Constructivism And Education Collected by the Maryland Collaborative for Teacher Preparation Last updated February, 2001. http://www.towson.edu/csme/mctp/Essays.html
VALA focuses on developing a learning architecture with user interface adaptability that provides a personalized learning environment for each learner http://www.vala.arizona.edu/
Virginia teachers' automated curriculum which links national standards and Virginia standards of learning to activities, lesson plans, projects and automated testing component for students. Requires password. http://www.vciconnectandlearn.com/
A collection of resources to help educators and students access, successfully, in their classrooms and projects, technology tools, computers and the Internet. http://www.nici-mc2.org/de_toolkit/
Subscription-supported e-mailing list whose purpose is to empower education's consumers. Subscribers ask questions, post information and opinion, or just follow the various discussions. http://www.education-consumers.com
Important challenges which higher education must address with realistic expectations and objectives, mindful about real costs, attentive to the capacity to deliver, and focused on the needs of an increasingly heterogeneous clientele in a rapidly changing http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~jqj/edtech/great_expectations.html
A practical how-to magazine that addresses multiple technologies used in K-12 schools today-CD-ROM, multimedia, online, and Internet resources. Articles, columns, news, and product reviews are contributed by practicing educators who use new technologies i http://www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/
For your reading pleasure Antelope Publishing presents a free magazine with serial stories; titles include children's, romance, fantasy, scifi and mystery. http://www.ongoing-tales.com/
T.H.E. Online is the leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education. T.H.E. Online contains information, news and activities related to the use of educational technology. http://www.thejournal.com/
A magazine for K-12 school administrators, teachers, and technology coordinators, has reviews and other interactive features. http://www.techlearning.com/
The Well Connected Educator is the on-line publishing center and forum for the K-12 community to read, write, and talk about educational technology. http://www.gsh.org/wce/
Concerned with developing theories and practices which increase understanding of how cultural, cognitive and technological tools shape and support learning and knowing. http://www.bris.ac.uk/education/research/centres/l-kit
Projects supported by the Socrates program for international cooperation in education and research. Projects are categorized according to target group, theme, and subject. Focus on new technology in learning and distance education. http://www.isoc.siu.no/
An online community and database focused on innovations in learning science and technology (LST) that profiles innovative research projects and researchers. Registered users can add, update, or modify records about their projects and organization, thereby http://lester.rice.edu/
The European Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning 2001 was held at Maastricht, The Netherlands, on March 22-24, 2001. Euro-CSCL 2001 is devoted to the exploration of technology in collaborative forms of learning, teaching and working. http://www.ll.unimaas.nl/euro-cscl/
Training for educators in Louisiana's Region 4 using peer-instructor modeling of technology-connected lessons based on content standards. http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/mike/
A series of guides distilled from the books by Barry Willis, "Distance Education–Strategies" and "Tools and Distance Education–A Practical Guide." http://www.uidaho.edu/eo/distglan
