Two
Challenges to Technology in Our Schools: Commercialization and Digital Equity:
The University of Georgia's Lynne Schrum discusses commercialization of
educational technology and the societal divisions aggravated by the digital
age.
The Digital
Promise Project advocates the creation of an educational trust fund called
the Digital Opportunity Investment Trust (DO IT), which would provide for the use of
digital technologies in education.
The George Lucas Educational Foundation recently released a
video for this project illustrating the potentials of new technology in learning.
IMS
Guidelines for Creating Accessible Online Learning Technologies: Experts
in the field of online learning have created a set of guidelines to educate the
eLearning community about challenges faced by people with disabilities.
Resources and possible solutions are presented.
Focus
on Reading Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities: The College of
New Jersey's Special Education Department has compiled helpful list of
resources, software reviews, user profiles, and scan/read systems for people
with disabilities who utilize assistive technology.
New
Pennsylvania State Educational Technology Plan: July 1, 2002-June 30,
2005. Read about Pennsylvania's vision, strategic goals, and actions to ensure
the effective use of technology in education. Among its collaborative
strategies, the Department of Education has partnered with MAR*TEC to evaluate
the status of technology integration at Pennsylvania's Preservice Teacher
Programs.
Pilot
the New Online NJ Standard Framework: Find out how new standards and
CPIs are linked to NJ frameworks and resources, search for CPIs, suggest a
classroom activity, or add a web link at this helpful resource.
