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Education technology is assisting in a huge change in educational practice. This is not really something new, as education technology has been changing over several decades. When we first began teaching, it was said that teachers from the 19th century would experience limited difficulty in working in those classrooms. This would certainly not be the case now.
Not only has the range of technology changed, but it has widened access to knowledge to such an extent that students as well as others now have to accept they will be lifelong learners. As Alvin Toffler has said - ‘The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.’ Heidi-Hayes Jacobs says - ‘Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event.’ Encouraging students to learn how to learn is, in our opinion, the most important aspect of education.
This page looks at different educational technologies, ways of integrating them into the educational process, research which supports and assists this, sources of informationn to help and support teachers and other information that will, hopefully, be of value. It is not just about computers and software programs.
The webmasters would appreciate help in this area. If you are aware of a suitable inclusion not already listed on this page, please take the time to notify us. Every suggestion will be seriously considered and if deemed suitable will be added. With your assistance, this page will be more useful. This is very much a work in progress and will require considerable, further development.
Education Technology
Interactive Whiteboards
- An Interactive Whiteboard … What Next ?
‘Penny Ryder tackles the initial fear factor head on and shares ten tips for starting out with interactive whiteboards.’ - InteractiveWhiteboard.net.au
User groups, videos, online training, notebook lessons, What’s New ?, About Smart Boards, more. - Interactive Whiteboards
Sharing resources, resources from schools, additional resources [often PDF files]. e·learning. Victoria. - Interactive Whiteboards, Schoolzone
Evaluations, resources, articles, use by subject, board tools, webguide for resources. UK. - Interactve Whiteboards Theme Page
edNa. ‘Presents a collection of information and research on the use of interactive whiteboards in the classroom, as well as links to interactive curriculum resources.’ You can even join an online Interactive Whiteboards Community. - Interactive Whiteboard Top Tips
basic tips, followed by by more complex presentations for specific examples. - Smart
‘Share resources and ideas for using Interactive Whiteboards.’This is the UK site.
General Sites
- Centre for Learning Innovation
NSW. ‘Brings together educational expertise and educational technology infrastructure to form a hub of innovation for schools and TAFE, as well as external clients.’ Services, teacher tools, more. - Education Uses of Specific Learning Technologies
Grouped links under a range of heading. Australian collection. General to Digital Video, social conferencing to Electronic Whiteboards. -
Educators Use of New Technologies
Online community at edNa. Discussion, resources, links, support. - Electronic Student Profile
NT. ‘Online system that manages student records and enables you to keep in touch with your child’s performance and development at school.’ - Victorian Student Number
‘Assigned by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to all students in government and non-government schools, and students in Vocational Education and Training Institutions. The number, which is unique to each student, will be used as a key identifier on a student’s school records, and will remain with the student throughout his or her education, until reaching the age of 25.’
Teaching With the Internet
- Teaching With the Internet
‘Gersh’s Guide For Educators.’ City College of New York. Extensive listing of sites in topic areas. - Teaching With the Internet K-12
New Literacies for New Times. Extension information in multiple chapters. has embedded links to top sites for specific areas and examples. - Using the Internet to Enhance K-12 Teaching & Learning
Fairly brief but has several short pages with links to lesson plans, rubrics, worksheets, more.
Research & Reports
- Analysis of Emerging Trends Affecting The Use of Technology in Education
BECTA, UK. Carried out through 2008 and released in 2009. Not just learning, but also administration, more. -
Building Schools for the Future
UK secondary schools program. ‘The programme aims to create learning environments which inspire all young people to unlock hidden talents and reach their full potential; provide teachers with 21st century work places; and provide access to facilities which can be used by all members of the local community’. Goes beyond technology only. Interesting concept. - Digital Education Revolution
‘The aim of the Digital Education Revolution is to contribute sustainable and meaningful change to teaching and learning in Australian schools that will prepare students for further education, training and to live and work in a digital world.’ Publications, sections, more. Commonwealth Government. - Reading Comprehension on the Internet
‘ Expanding Our Understanding of Reading Comprehension to Encompass New Literacies. An online version of the February 2003 Exploring Literacy on the Internet document, Donald J. Leu, Jr., edited for the International Reading Association’s journal The Reading Teacher.’ -
STEPS
Study of the impact of technology in primary schools. ‘Provides the most detailed picture yet of national ICT strategies and their impact in primary schools in the 27 countries of the European Union, as well as in Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway’. - The Role of Technology in Education 3.0
‘Little evidence suggests that new technologies in the classroom are being used to transform educational paradigms. If technologies are not making an impact in the classroom today, should they power Education 3.0 ?’ Article from a series in this area. - Using Innovative Learning Technologies
Report on Exemplar Schools.
Virtual & Online Learning
- Distance & Rural Technologies
‘Connections, Virtual Excursions.’ What is happening in NSW. - eFolio in the UK
Blog, with this section looking especially at ePortfolios. -
E-learning Insights
‘A cross-sectoral podcast that aims to provide academics, teachers and trainers with interviews on leading tools, technologies and issues in e-learning’. From edNa. -
Flex e-News
‘The e-newsletter from the national training system’s e-learning strategy’. Australian Flexible Learning Framework. News, events, tips, resources, focus topics, more. - How Does Virtual Learning Occur ?
Response in a forum. Contains links to other sources of information. -
Learning Circuits
‘To promote and aid the use of e-learning, creating a body of knowledge about how to use technology efficiently and effectively for learning. It delivers a fully interactive Website with discussions, demos and resources, and articles on a weekly basis’. US developed. - Online Curriculum Services
Department of Education, WA. Teaching and learning, curriculum, collaboration, Professional learning, digital content, more. - Plan e-learning
Part of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework. ‘Links provide comprehensive guidance and support for practitioners in planning and implementing e-learning.’ -
Research Shows Evolving Picture of E-Education
Article with associated links. 2009, Edweek.org. - Students Prepare for First Term in Virtual School
ABC News, Jan. 4 2010. Students in the NSW far west will begin at a Virtual Selective High School for the first time. - The e-Learning Plan
‘Useful resources to assist schools in developing their e-Learning Plan, from the NCTE’s e-Learning Handbook and Roadmap to case studies and video exemplars highlighting how teachers are integrating ICT in their classrooms.’ -
The Networker
‘The Networker is a monthly email and RSS newsletter of Australian e-learning news, events and resources for all sectors of education and training’. From edNa. -
Westwood Cyber High School
‘A virtual learning experience offering students an opportunity to obtain a High School diploma by teaching them the skills necessary for higher education or future employment’. US example of the Notschool program initiated in the UK by Inclusion Trust.
Other Information
Blogs, Pods, Social Networking
- Classroom 2.0
‘The social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies in education.’ - Jane's E-Learning Pick of the Day
‘A daily item of e-learning interest selected by Jane Hart of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies.’ Opens at the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009. -
Teaching and Learning in The Digital Age
A blog which covers a huge range of areas including that of using educational technology. One such page is Virtual Field Trips & Webquests. Check the menu for others. An Australian site that is well worth visiting. - The Power of Educational Technology
Blog. ‘Demonstrating the power of technology to transform learning, energise communities and inspire innovative thinking.’
General Sites
- AICTEC
Australian Information and Communications Technology in Education Committee‘National, cross-sectoral committee responsible for providing advice to all Australian Ministers of Education and Training on the economic and effective utilisation of information and communications technologies in Australian education and training.’ - Aussie
Blog, Educator Resources, Educational Technology Resources. Annotated links for the latter. Covers Tools, Blogs, Reports. - Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
Both online and PDF versions of articles - Click - A Technology Guide for Parents
Department of Education & Training NSW. Articles, video, podcasts and more. - Digital Education - Making Change Happen
‘Available to schools, jurisdictions and teachers to provide support in planning for integrating ICT into the delivery of teaching and learning.’ - Education.au
‘Bringing people, learning and technology together.’ Immersive Learning [including video], Hot TopICTs, blog feeds and much more. Well worth visiting. -
Education Technology [Milken]
Milken Family Foundation, US. Articles, discussions, projects, reviews, PD Issues, more. - Education Technology Solutions
‘Australia’s leading education technology publication.’ -
Emerging Technologies
‘The Emerging Technologies discussion area is aimed at anyone who would like to discuss, share and learn from others about the use of emerging technologies in an educational context’. Becta, UK. - EnhanceTV
‘Open to everyone with an interest in teaching with TV. We hope you find it a lively place to connect and share with educators and the film industry.’ Study Guides, Them Packs, Teaching Topics, Podcasts, Community area and more. -
eSchool News
‘eSchool News covers education technology in all its aspects, from legislation and litigation, to case studies, to purchasing practices and new products’. Publications, articles, news, resources, video, help, offers, more. -
ICT in Education
The Educational Technology Site. Articles Free Stuff, newsletter, products, article archive, more. ‘The aim of this site is to provide users, teachers, leaders and managers of educational ICT high quality articles that provide both information and food for thought’. -
ICT ME-ntoring
‘An initiative of edna’s Professional Learning and Online Communities team’. - International Society for Technology in Education
Educator resources, Support Ed Tech, Professional Development, Publications, research, bookstore, more. Includes Webinars. - Intodit Easy Wiki !
‘A Free and flexible hosted Wiki service that allows users to drag and drop content, including text, photos, videos with a focus on ease of use.’ Examples suggest a multiple range of uses. - Machines Are The Easy Part; People Are The Hard Part
‘This little book takes a somewhat skewed approach to educational technology. Its focus is on the human elements to which attention must be paid before technology can have an impact on teaching and learning.’ Fee-based, but quite small cost. -
pd21
‘The complete professional development solution for schools and school districts that are focused on technology integration, quality teaching and sound pedagogy’. Available in Australia. Linked to SchoolKit. - Scootle
‘Learn, teach and collaborate using digital curriculum resources from The Le@rning Federation’. -
Slowmation
‘A narrated animation created by university or schools students that is played in slow motion at 2 frames/second to explain a science concept. It is a new teaching approach that integrates aspects of clay animation, object animation and digital storytelling that encourages students to use technology and design a multimodal representation of their learning’. Developed at University of Wollongong, Australia. - Technology and Education
Annotated links to roles and impacts of technology in educational settings and processes. A second section and a Toolkit. - Technology in Education
Non-annotated links under specific heading. US listing. - Technology in Education Websites
Keith Lightbody. Links in 24 areas. Digital Cameras to Wireless Networking. - Telementor.org
‘Academic mentoring support from professionals of ITP sponsor companies. All student/mentor communication is project focused and facilitated by a teacher or parent.’ US based program. - Ten Ways Online Education Matches, or Surpasses,
Face-to-Face Learning
Article from 2003. - The 2020 School Links Library
Audstega listing under several headings including research, resources for parents, Professional Development Planners, School Technology Planners, teachers & learners.‘ ’ -
Using ICT in The Classroom
‘The information and resources provided in this theme page are intended to assist educators in using ICT in their classroom’. From edNa.