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This PowerPoint presentation outlines the charge of the day from the 2004 ISTE Leadership Symposium at NECC. |
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) shows how a group of parents and educators working together helped students understand and evaluate the many messages they receive on a daily basis from television, the Internet and other forms of media.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org |
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A descriptive article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) shows how a forward-looking governor, working within the constraints of state politics, provided every seventh grader in the state of Maine with a laptop computer.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org |
http://www.ncrel.org/tech/effects2/
A Learning Point Associates report describes a quantitative analysis of the effects of teaching and learning with technology The study shows that teaching and learning with technology had a statistically significant positive effect on student learning. |
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http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_1017&key=137
"A Remarkable Transformation" links to an article and companion video on The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) Web site. It took time, teacher buy-in, and technology, but this urban school district in New Jersey has gone from dismal to dazzling. You will need QuickTime to view the video. |
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) highlights various programs connecting students and teachers from around the world, allowing them to share ideas, data, and an understanding of one another.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
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In this George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) article, the Commission on Technology and Adult Learning recommends that U.S. governors and CEOs recognize the benefits of e-learning, and promote e-learning for the success of both workers and companies in the new digital economy of the 21st century.
Copyright © 2001, ASTD (American Society of Training Directors) and NGA (National Governors Association). Used with permission. |
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) highlights one district's response to a call from the corporate community to prepare K-12 students for a technology-centered economy. It illustrates how one charter school uses technology and equips students with 21st Century skills.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) shows how tech-nology is being used to level the playing field for students with mobility, hearing, or vision impairments, as well as for individuals with limitations in cognition and perception.
Copyright © 1998 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org
This article is excerpted from Assistive Technology for Young Children in Special Education by Michael Behrmann, Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Copyright © 1998, ASCD. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. |
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This study analyzes qualities of teachers and groups them by different levels of professional engagement. Researchers termed the teachers at the highest level of engagement “Teacher Leaders” and identified key practices used by this group, including a high amount of computer use in their classrooms.
Copyright © 2000 Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations; University of California, Irvine and the University of Minnesota. Used with permission |
http://caret.iste.org/
CARET bridges education technology research to practice by offering research-based answers to critical questions. Browse Questions & Answers to learn what studies show about topics such as student learning, curriculum and instruction, and professional development. |
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) shows how a group of parents and educators working together helped students understand and evaluate the many messages they receive on a daily basis from television, the Internet and other forms of media.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org |
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Countering the argument that computers will not play a significant role in teachers’ instructional practices, Henry Jay Becker of California State University, Irvine, explains that when essential conditions are met, technology is a significant tool for improving teaching and learning.
Copyright © 2000, Originally published in Educational Policy Analysis Archives, Vol. 8 No. 51: http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v8n51/. Used with permission. |
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A report published by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), presents evidence for the efficacy of educational technology, using data from the 1996 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Copyright © 1998, Educational Testing Service (ETS), http://www.ets.org/. Used with permission. |
http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_1047&key=137
This is a link to an article and companion video on The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) Website. At Moanalua High School, students use multimedia tools to shoot, edit, and narrate documentaries on topics such as child labor. You will need QuickTime to view the video. |
http://www.edtechactionnetwork.org/
The Ed Tech Action Network provides the tools and training that members of the U.S. education community need to be powerful advocates for improved technology learning and teaching at the local, state, and federal levels. |
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EDvancenet has created a digital Principal Presentation in Microsoft® PowerPoint® format. The presentation is designed as a visual aid for explaining how success for all students through learning with technology can be achieved. EDvancenet encourages presenters to customize the presentation for their audience. Presenters’ notes are visible in the “Notes Page” view of the presentation. Also, additional slides cataloged in the Library of Slides can be used to customize the Principal Presentation. |
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This policy brief examines the effects of the eMINTS program, a Missouri program that focuses on creating student-centered, inquiry based instructional practices using a wide-range of multimedia and computer technology into 3rd-5th grade classrooms. Students in eMINTS classrooms scored significantly higher than their non-eMINTS counterparts on key indicators.
Copyright © 2001, eMINTS, http://www.emints.org/. Used with permission.
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This policy brief examines the effects of the eMINTS program, a Missouri program focused on creating student-centered, inquiry based instructional practices using a wide-range of multimedia and computer technology in 3rd-5th grade classrooms. Students in eMINTS classrooms scored significantly higher than their non-eMINTS counterparts on key indicators.
Copyright © 2002, eMINTS, http://www.emints.org/. Used with permission.
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This policy brief examines the effects of the eMINTS program, a Missouri program focused on creating student-centered, inquiry based instructional practices using a wide-range of multimedia and computer technology in 3rd-5th grade classrooms. Students in eMINTS classrooms scored significantly higher than their non-eMINTS counterparts on key indicators.
Copyright © 2003, eMINTS, http://www.emints.org/. Used with permission.
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) shows how students from across the nation are using technology to connect with students from around the world, sharing lessons about culture and history, and forming a learning community that transcends race, class, religion and nationality.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
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This article reports testimony given before a task force on education in the United States Senate. It explains how five districts made funding decisions about educational technology, and describes their processes for goal-setting, identifying and overcoming barriers, and planning for sustainability. |
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http://www.netday.org/speakupday2003_report.htm
This summary report highlights major findings from NetDay’s Speak Up Day 2003, where 210,000 K-12 students submitted surveys on technology and education. Analysis shows that today’s students feel strongly about the value of technology, and rely on technology as an essential and preferred component of every aspect of their lives. |
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Imagine finding yourself in a situation where you unexpectedly meet someone who could be very effective in raising support for educational technology. If you have an "elevator speech" prepared in advance, you can make the most of this chance encounter. |
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Use these tips and strategies as you make the case for educational technology to busy stakeholders. |
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) highlights the increasing need for students to become “information literate”. The author, Kathy Schrock, created a web site that helps teachers guide students as they learn to evaluate new information resources.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
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In response to reduced funding for educational technology, the Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) and Illinois State Board of Education brought educators, community, and business leaders together to discuss the importance of educational technology to both the performance of Illinois schools and the quality of life of the citizenry as a whole.
Copyright © 2003, Illinois Computing Educators & Illinois State Board of Education. Used with permission. |
http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_942&key=137
This is a link to an article and companion video on The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) Website. Preservice teachers at the Curry School of Education demonstrate new technologies for veteran teachers, and bring them up to date on the latest advances. You will need QuickTime to view the video. |
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This quick reference guide from the Ed Tech Action Network gives a step-by-step overview of the legislative process. |
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http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_965&key=137
This is a link to an article and companion video on The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) Website. The Journey North project involves thousands of students in monitoring migration patterns of butterflies and other species. You will need QuickTime to view the video. |
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) provides teachers and parents with recommendations for building media literacy at school and in the home.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
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http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_979&key=137
This is a link to an article and companion video on The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) Website. The First People’s Project enables indigenous students on five continents to share the wisdom of their respective cultures. You will need QuickTime to view the video. |
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http://www.learningfirst.org/lfa-web/rp?pa=doc&docId=72
Prepared by the Learning First Alliance, a permanent partnership of 12 leading U.S. education associations, this advocacy resource is intended to assist educators and others interested in education to promote the value of public education to our nation.
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) explains how the George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development uses educational technology as a tool in their preparation of teachers.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
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Plato Learning outlines key questions that districts, principals, teachers, parents and policymakers can ask to maximize the benefits of using technology in classrooms.
Copyright © 2003 PLATO Learning, http://www.plato.com/. Used with permission. |
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http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_643&key=137
This is a link to an article and companion video on The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) Website. It describes how and why schools in West Des Moines, Iowa provided community members access to information technology and distance learning. You will need QuickTime to view the video. |
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This State Education Technology Director's Association (SETDA) Toolkit includes a range of materials and resources on five themes to assist state leaders, administrators, and educators improve learning for all students through the use of technology.
Copyright © 2004, State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA); http://www.setda.org/. Used with permission. |
http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_633&key=137
This is a link to an article and companion video on The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) Website. Learn how multimedia tools give students new ways to express themselves and share what they know. You will need QuickTime to view the video. |
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http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_980
This descriptive article and video clip from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) shows how the use of multimedia in school projects serves to engage previously disinterested students in schoolwork. |
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In this article published by The George Lucas Educational Foundation, Dr. Milton Goldberg explains the corporate community’s priorities and perspectives in regard to their role as a major stakeholder in the educational arena.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
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This Statistics in Brief discusses public school teachers use of computers and the Internet and their feelings of preparedness to do so. The Brief examines teachers applications of technology tools as well as the assignments they give their students that integrate technology. |
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Compelling stories from the field can help you make your case for educational technology. Use this template as a guide for writing your own effective story for advocacy. |
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Use this template as a guide as you write a letter to the editor of a publication. |
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To make well-informed decisions, policy makers rely on short, tightly written briefs that quickly relate the important facts, questions, and arguments about an issue. Use this template to prepare an effective policy brief that supports your case. |
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Use this template to help you write a press release |
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In response to proposed budget cuts in educational technology last year, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) came up with these discussion points for making the case for sustained funding in educational technology to national legislators. You can use this list as a model or starting point to develop other talking points for relaying the importance of educational technology to the broad array of pertinent audiences. |
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A report by the American Institutes for Research for the Pew Internet and American Life Project shows that students who are sophisticated Internet users feel their schools fail to integrate its many resources into school learning and assignments.
Copyright © 2002, Pew Internet & American Life, http://www.pewinternet.org/. Used with permission. |
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A descriptive article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) shows how one superintendent sold his vision of technology in education to parents, teachers and voters in his district.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org |
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This paper by the WestEd Regional Technology in Education Consortium, summarizes major research findings related to technology use. Authors identify major themes in educational technology research, and connect the research to practical applications for educators, policy makers and the general public. |
http://www.glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_1119&key=137
This is a link to an article and companion video on The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) Website. It shows that Maine's middle school laptop program is working. You will need QuickTime to view the video. |
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This article from The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) describes how interactive multimedia and telecommunications technologies offer rich opportunities for learning, affect the way time is used in schools, and support ongoing professional development for teachers.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
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The "Letters to the Editor" section is one of the most widely read parts of a newspaper. Use these tips to write a letter to the editor that provides information and insight, and inspires readers to take action. |
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Use this starter kit to make the case to district leaders so they can in turn advocate for educational technology with the school board, public, policy makers, the community, and school personnel. |
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Use this starter kit to help the corporate community see how their support of educational technology not only assists today’s students but ultimately builds the workforce and citizenry of the future. |
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Use this starter kit to make the case to district leaders so they can in turn advocate for educational technology with the school board, public, policy makers, the community, and school personnel. |
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When their voices are added to the call for education technology, education associations make the message louder, clearer, and stronger. Use this starter kit to enlist support from education associations. |
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Use this starter kit to make the case to policy makers, influencers who can drive initiatives and secure funding that directly affects educational technology. |
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If you can convince a school board to set educational technology as a top priority, administrators, teachers, parents, and the greater community are likely to follow with their support. Use this starter kit to garner school board support for educational technology. |
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Teachers are the cornerstone of any education program, and their support for education technology is essential. Use this starter kit to make the case to teacher leaders, new teachers and veteran teachers alike. |
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From parents, to members of the PTA, to civic groups, to voters, community support for school technology initiatives is essential. Use this starter kit to elist the support of your community. |
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This quantitative study analyzes the effect of using standards-based science and social studies video content on student learning. Researchers found significant gains in student performance when video technology was used. |
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The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) offers key strategies and resources to help business leaders play a major role in teacher preparation reform.
Copyright © 2004 The George Lucas Educational Foundation, all rights reserved. Printed with permission. http://www.glef.org/ |
