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Information Technology & Internet Resources

• Americans' Views on the Role of Science & Technology in U.S. National Defense ... a survey among the U.S. adult public conducted by The Gallup Organization and commissioned by Bayer Corporation. The study examines Americans' knowledge and attitudes toward science literacy and education and the role science and technology play in U.S. national security.
• Changing How and What Children Learn in School with Computer-based Technologies ... abstract of a study by Roschelle et al (2000) who reviewed over 80 current studies specific to effective educational applications of computer-based technology. Abstract provided by CARET.
• Children and Computers ... site providing resources, articles, and research in the use of computers learning with children.
• Children of the IT Revolution ... online article by Meg Mitchell posted in January, 2000, at CNN.COM.  Issues include the impact of technology on children and how they are impacting education with predictions on their impact as adults on society in the future.  References are made to Don Tapscott, Willard R. Daggett, and CEO/CIO's of IT based companies.
• Computer-Based Technology and Learning: Evolving Uses and Expectations ... research paper sponsored by NCREL identifying phases of computer use when determining the best use of technology with learning.
• Computer Delusion, The ... 1997 article by Todd Oppenheimer for the Atlantic Monthly, argues against the use of computers in schools.
• Computers Make Kids Smarter, Right? ... online article by Heather Kirkpatrick and Larry Cuban, published in the Technos Quartely, discussing the impacts of computers on learning.
• Fool's Gold, A Critical Look at Computers and Childhood ... authored by the Alliance for Childhood, this 2001 publication supports the organizations movement to call a "time-out" with school's increased use of computers.
• Future at Work - Trends and Implications ... published by the Rand Corporation, this short publication outlines the expected changes during the 21st century related to labor and population trends.  Included are shifting demographics, the pace of technological change and the path of economic globalization.  The implications related to technology are of interest related to the impact on learning.
• Future of Children: Children and Computer Technology ... an executive summary from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation focusing on research regarding possible effects on child development, equity issues, and recommendations based on their findings.
• Impact of Technology ... articles, documents and studies on the impact of technology on learning.  Maintained by McREL (Mid-continent  Research for Education and Learning).  Read their policy brief "The Impact of Technology on Learning: Making Sense of the Research" (PDF version).

• Internet and Young Children ... suggestions for parents when using technology with young children by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

• Learning to be Wired ... Author Bob Thompson, of the Washington Post, reviews some of the more prominent critics of technology use and goes on to reflect on the experience of several schools struggling to successfully integrate computers without being overwhelmed by technical glitz.
• Myths and Realities about Technology in K-12 Schools ... online article by Glenn M. Kleiman, The Center for Online Professional Education (COPE) at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), published in Leadership and the New Technologies..
• National School Board Association (NSBA) - Why Technology? ... site discusses the impact of information technology on learning.
• Push for Computers in Schools Gather New Foes ... 1999 article written by by Pamela Mendels for the New York Times reports on the Alliance for Childhood and the concern for computers in the classroom.
• Putting IT into Perspective: Infusing Technology into the Classroom ... an online article by Terry Woolard for tech-Learning.com giving one perspective on information technology in the classroom - stressing pedagogy and professional development as the driving forces when planning usage and implementation (posted July 2004).
• Relationship Between Educational Technology and Student Achievement in Mathematics ... a 1998 report compiled by the Educational Testing Service, Policy Information Center, Research Division including a debate on technologies effectiveness; patterns of use; and modeling technology's effectiveness.  This is an Adobe Acrobat PDF download.
• Safe & Smart: Research and Guidelines for Children's Use of the Internet ... study conducted by the National School Board Foundation on the impact of the Internet and computers on children both at school and home.
• Study Probes Technology’s Effect on Math and Science Achievement ... online article in eSchool News reviewing research sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
• Taking Stock: What Does the Research Say About Technology's Impact on Education? ... online article hosted by Technology & Learning Ed Tech Research Forum.
• Technology and Young Children ... a list of resources including research that supports the use of information technology with learning for children.
• Technology in Early Childhood Education ... online resource for educators of pre-Kindergarten to elementary age children when using information technology, sponsored by the NETC (Northwest Educational Technology Consortium).
• Technology in Education ... a series of online articles hosted by New Horizons for Learning with a focus of appropriately used technology tools for learning.
• Technology in Schools: Some Say It Doesn't Compute! ... 1999 online article by Glori Chaika for Education World, examines the hesitation by some to embrace computers in education.
• Teaching Learning and Computing ... national survey of schools and teachers reports and "snapshots" related to information technology including such topics as: state of schools, constructivist practices, software, impact of Internet & e-mail, impact on teaching/learning, socio-economic impacts, and professional development.
• Technology Puzzle ... online article by Larry Cuban for Education Week discussing challenges in the use of technology with education.
• Teenage Life Online: The Rise of the Instant-Messenger Generation and the Internet's Impact on Friendships and Family Relationships ... this Adobe Acrobat (PDF) report by the Pew Internet and American Life Project investigates the growth of teenagers (12 - 18) with Internet-based communications and the impact on both intrapersonal and interpersonal issues.
• Time to Improve Tech Literacy: A New Approach to Technology Education ... a short overview of a larger report ("Technology Speaking: Why All Americans Need to Know More About Technology") by Vanee Vines addressing why information technology planning must change.  The impact on society is stressed.  Hosted by the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) - this is an Adobe PDF file..
• Questioning.Org ... questions and questioning regarding technology and learning.  Includes articles, research tools, and standards based units.
• Why is Educational Technology an Important Component of Public Policy? ... segment from the 1996 Rand Report supporting the application of technology in schools, or view the entire report Fostering the Use of Educational Technology: Elements of a National Strategy, by Thomas K. Glennan, Arthur Melmed.

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