Resources in Instructional and Assistive Technologies for
Teaching & Learning across Contexts, Ages, and Abilities
EDUCATION
General Education and Special Education from Birth through High School
Kendall College EDU 280 Technology in Education Student's Sites and Resources
- EDU 280 Group
- Aaron's Children's Software Page
Technology Agencies
- US Dept. of Education Office of Educational Technology
- United States Distance Learning Association
- Center for Democracy and Technology
- Center for Children and Technology
- Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
- US Internet Industry Association
- ISBE Learning Technologies
- Illinois Learning Technology Hub Sites
Children's Rights and Safety on the Internet --See also Freedom of Information and Privacy Rights
- US Internet Industry Association --Legislative Programs
- Safe Surfing
- CPPA, COPA, & CIPA: Which Is Which?
- National Constitution Center: The Pros and Cons of the Children's Online Protection Act (COPA)
- Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
- CIPA Ruled Unconstitutional
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998
- COPPA FAQs
- Smut vs. Safety
- Supreme Court Dispatches: Shelf Censorship
- Privacy Issues
- ProtectKids.com
- Child Safety on the Information Highway
- CyberSmart School Program
Ethics, Netiquette, Copyright Law, and Other Legal Issues
- Ethics and the Internet
- The Core Rules of Netiquette
- The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette
- OnlineNetiquette.com
- Plagiarism --Resources for Identifying and Avoiding Plagiarism in Education
- Copyright Issues in Cyberspace
- Copyright and Fair Use
- Fair Use: Interpretations and Guidelines - The Fair Use Doctrine
- Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email
- Information About Spam
- Spam: How to Fight It
The Digital Divide
- Information Rich, Information Poor: Bridging the Digital Divide --BBC Special Report
- The Evolution of the Digital Divide:
How Gaps in Internet Access May Impact Electronic Commerce
- Falling Through the Net: Defining the Digital Divide
- A Nation Online: How Americans Are Expanding
Their Use of the Internet --Executive Summary
- Americans in the Information Age Falling Through the Net
- Digital Divide Network
- Digital Divide --PBS Site
National Educational Technology Standards
- Standards for Students
- Standards for Teachers
- Standards for School Administrators
Computer Basics
- Computer Literacy 101: What You See Inside
- Computer Basics: Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
- Hardware Module
- How Computer Monitors Work
- How CRTs Work
- How LCDs Work
- How Plasma Displays Work
- Computer Keyboarding: Rules and Tools
- The Difference Between Analog and Digital
Internet Searches --See also Search Engines
- Boolean Operators: A Brief Explanation
- Boolean Searching
- Search Engine Math
- The Basics of a Google Search
Internet WebQuests and Treasure Hunts
- The WebQuest Page
- WebQuest Matrix
- WebQuest Resources
- WebQuest Units, Lesson Plans, and Other Resources
- Adventures of CyberBee Treasure Hunts
- Internet Treasure Hunts for Students
- Internet Treasure Hunts for ESL Students
- Treasure Hunt --Internet Training Exercise for Early Childhood Educators
WebQuest and Web Site Evaluation Forms
- WebQuest Evaluation Form
- Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators: Critical Evaluation Surveys and Resources
- Web Site Evaluation: Critical Evaluation Surveys for Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Students and Other Resources
- American Library Association: Great Web Sites for Kids Selection Criteria
- Web Site Evaluation Checklist
Web Sites for Children
- American Library Association: Great Web Sites for Kids
- PBS Kids
- FunBrain.com
- FunSchool.com
- WiredKids.com
- Kids.com
- Kidnetic.com
- KidsDomain.com
- MaMaMedia.com
- Alfy: The Web Portal for Kids
- KidSites.com
- Berit's Best Sites for Children
- Web Sites for Kids
- Links to Fun Kid's Sites
- Children's Web Sites
- Games
Software and Evaluating Software
- Educational Software Evaluation Form
- Types of Software
- Locating Software for Review Purposes
- Evaluating Software
- How to Evaluate Educational Software and Sites
- Educational Software Evaluation Form: Towards a New Evaluation of Educational Software
- Software Evaluation and Sample Form
- Software Evaluation Form for Applications
Download Software: Freeware, Shareware, and Demoware (Free or "Try and Buy")
- Download.com
- Tucows
- Jumbo
- SharewareJunction.com
- Shareware.com
- DownloadAlot.com
- OpenOffice.org
Instructional Technology Research and Design
- What Is Instructional Technology?
- Theories and Research on IT in Education
- Taking Stock: What Does the Research Say About Technology's Impact on Education?
- Instructional Technology Research Online
- Instructional Technolgy Resource Site
- Instructional Design and Instructional Technology
Pedagogical Innovations with Technology
- Advances in Education: Innovative Pedagogical Approaches
- Engines for Education
- Teaching with Technology
- Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers
Computer Assisted Instruction
- Computer Assisted Instruction
- Guidelines for Computer Assisted Reading Instruction
- Computers in Writing Instruction: Elementary Level
Assistive Technology
- National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System
- Perspectives about Technology in Special Education
- Sensory, Inc. --Speech Recognition and Voice Activation Technologies
- Fluent Speech Technologies
- SpecialLink
- LD Online In Depth: Technology
- Assistive Technology Guide
- Alliance for Technology Access
- Adaptive and Assistive Technology
- Assistive Technology Expo
- Assistive Technolgy for Computer Access
- TechNet: Illinois Assistive Technology Project Demonstration & Loan Center
- Tools for Life: Assistive Technology Center
- Selected Links to Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication Resources for Children with Disabilities
Adaptive/Assistive Hardware and Software for Young Children and Special Needs
- Electronic Learning Assignment
- VTech Electronic Toys for Children
- LeapFrog --Electronic Learning Materials
- Fischer-Price --Early Electronic Learning
- Big Keys --Enlarged Keyboard
- DataDeskTech Keyboard --Reduced Keyboard with Trackball
- Fisher-Price Computer Learning System --Keyboard Topper for Infants
- Little Fingers Children's Key Caps --Add Appliques to Keys Indicating Both Upper and Lower Case Letters
- Enabling Devices --Toys for Special Needs
- Touch Screens
- Eye Gaze Input Devices
- On Screen REACH Speech Keyboards
- Inclusive Technology
- Switches, Keyboards, Mice, etc.
- Sight Sheet Magnifiers
- Microsoft Accessibility
Digital Drawing
- Introduction to Digital Drawing
- Wacom Tablets
- Pixter
Technology Resources for Teachers and Students
- Early Connections: Technology in Early Childhood Education
- ISTE: Teacher Resources
- The Internet Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
- Educational Technology Resource for Teachers and Students
- Teach-nology: The Web Protal for Educators
- Learning Through Technology: A Planning and Implementation Guide
- Integrating Technology
- Multiple Intelligences: 8 Ways of Learning with Technology
- WWW4Teachers
- eSchool News Online
- Learning Technologies in Schools
Tech Support and Software Sites for Educators
- Microsoft Classroom Teacher Network
- Classroom Corner: Office Tips for Teachers
- Teacher Tools
- Online Rubric Maker
- Chalkware: IEP Maker Pro
- Report Card Maker
- School Manager
- ESL School Manager
- Math Software
- English Software
Child Care Management Software
- EZ Care2 Center Management
- Child Care Manager
- ProCare Child Care Management Software
- Soft-Care
- Kids Care Day Care Management
- Donor Perfect Fundraising Software
Web Page Authoring
- Creating a Web Site
- HTML: Getting Started
- Writing HTML -Established for Teachers
- Learning HTML Quickly and Easily for Free
- Learning XHTML
- Arachnophilia HTML Editor --For those writing in HTML
- Web Diner --Web Authoring Resources
- Complete HTML True Color Chart
Graphics: Online Resources
- GifWorks
- Eclipse Digital Imaging
- Free Foto
- WebShots
- Art Today
- Anfy
- Clip Art Guide
- School Clip Art
- Furniture Clip Art
- Jasc Graphics Software: Paint Shop Pro
Audio Software Resources
- Audiograbber
- Crescendo Internet Music Player
- Real One Player
Free Web Sites
- Lycos: Angelfire
- Yahoo: GeoCities
- Freeservers
- The Free Site
- Sample Web Site: Personal Page
PSYCHOLOGY
Educational Psychology/School Psychology and Related Areas
- Learning Theories of Instructional Design
- What is Instructional Design Theory
- Constructivist Theory and Internet Based Instruction
- Readings in Learning and Learning Technologies
- Computers and Language Learning: An Overview
- Center for Innovative Learning Technologies
- Postmodernist Possibilities of Computer-Based Instructional Simulations
- Health Services/Technology Assessment Texts
RESEARCH
Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Education and Social Science
- New Directions in the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Educational Technology
- Critical Issues in Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology
- IT and Cognitive Science Research Connections
- The World Wide Web: A Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning?
- Maui Educational Technology Research and Development
- Association for Educational Communications and Technology
- PBS Teacher Source: Technology & Teaching Research
- NCES: Internet Access in Public Schools & Classrooms 1994-1999
- Tech Tamers Educational Technology Research
ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION
Educational Leadership & Organizational Management
- National Educational Technology Standards Project: Resources for Development of Technology Standards for School Administrators
- The Beliefs, Practices, and Computer Use of Teacher Leaders
- Management Software for Use in Non-Profit Child Care Programs
- Technology Research and Educational Reform
- EdWeb: Exploring Technology and School Reform
- Computer Technology and Instructional Reform
- Reinventing Schools: The Technology Is Now
- Educational Technology Network
- My School Online --Free Web Sites for Schools
TEACHER EDUCATION
Teacher Recruitment, Preparation, and Induction
- Technology in Preservice Teacher Education
- Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
- International Society for Technology in Education
- National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers Project: Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers
- Web Tutor for Educational Psychology: A Practitioner-Researcher Model of Teaching
- Teaching with Electronic Technology
- Using the Internet in the Classroom
- Integrating On-Line Learning: A First Attempt to Integrate the Internet into a Teacher Education Core
Curriculum Subject
- NetTech: Educational Technology for Education Leadership
- Northwest Educational Technology Consortium
- Columbia University Teachers' College Institute for Learning Technologies
- EdTech Web Ring
- Evaluating Web Pages
- ERIC Educational Technology Web Site
- Cyberculture
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In-Service Training and Continuing Education
- HeadsUp! Network --Distance Training for the Head Start and Early Childhood Community
- Technology Situated Learning and the Professional Development of Teachers
- National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers
- International Society for Technology in Education: Professional Development
- Preparing Teachers for Effective and Wise Use of the Internet in Schools
- EDUCAUSE
- The Electronic School
- Educational Technology Training Center
- Staff Development and Internet
ADULT LEARNING
The Adult Learner, Adult Education, and Lifelong Learning
- US Dept. of Education Community Technology Centers
- Adult Learning Theory: Implications for Distance Education
- Distance Education Online Resources
- University of Phoenix Online and Distance Education for Working Adults
- Northeast Center for Telecommunications Technologies
- The Center for Democracy and Technology
- Literacy Online
- Older Adults and Learning Technology Project
- SeniorNet: Computers and Internet Education for Seniors and Older Adults
- Assistive Technology: Meeting the Needs of Adults with Learning Disabilities
HIGHER EDUCATION
Technology for College IT Departments, Instructors and Students
College/University Teaching and Learning
- EduCauseIT Resource and .edu Domain Name Registration/Management (for US Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions)
- Leadership Abstracts: Seven Practices to Prepare Our Students for Success in the Digital Age
- Preparing Faculty for Instructional Technology: From Education to Development to Creative Independence
- Using Technology in Education
- The Big 6 Approach to Teaching Information and Technology Skills
- Teach-nology: Higher Education Resources
- Educational Technology Resources for Higher Education
- Evaluating Web Resources
- College Students' Use of the Internet
- A Constructivist Approach to Teaching on the Web: The Virtual Chautauqua Project
- Using the Concept Attainment Model for Web-Based Interventions in Self-Paced Classes
Distance Education
- Pedagogy Resources for Online/Distance Ed
- What's the Difference? A Review of Contemporary Research on the Effectiveness of Distance Learning in Higher Education
- Quality on the Line: Benchmarks for Success in Internet-Based Distance Education
- Distance Learning in Higher Education
- Distance Education Clearinghouse
- Distance Education Online Resources
Legal Issues Around Technology in Education
- Internet Legal Issues
- Copyright and Distance Education Resources
- Fair Use of Copyrighted Works:
A Crucial Element in Educating America
- The Death and Rebirth of Plagiarism: Ethics and Education in the InfoSphere
- BitLaw: A Resource on Technology Law
Self-Directed Learning
- Turning Teaching into Learning. The Role of Student Responsibility in the Collegiate Experience
- Supporting and Facilitating Self-Directed Learning
- A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Self-Direction in Adult Learning
- Strategies for Learning at a Distance
Portfolios
- College LiveText
- Designing a Teaching Portfolio
- Teaching Portfolios: Definition and Purpose
- Professional Portfolios for School Leaders
- Electronic Portfolios for Educators
- Electronic Portfolios: Examples, Articles, and Scholarly Papers
- Faculty Portfolios Onine: Samples, Guides, and Tools
- Portfolio Resources
Technology and Special Needs in Higher Education
- Assistive Technology for Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabiities
- ATutor
- Courseware Accessibility
- Adaptive Technology Resources
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