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TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION 2006-2010
Information on integrating technology into new or renovated school buildings, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. 
Educational Technology in Public School Districts: Fall 2008, First Look.http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2010/2010003.pdf (U.S. Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Washington, DC , Dec 2009)
Provides national data on the availability and use of educational technology in public school districts during Fall 2008. The data are the results of a national district-level survey that is one of a set that includes district, school, and teacher surveys on educational technology. Among the topics covered are number of schools in the district with a local area network connecting computers within the school, district networks connecting schools to the district and the number of schools with each type of district network connection, types of connections from districts to Internet service providers and backup connections to the Internet, and formal computer replacement plans, asset recovery programs (i.e., third-party disposal services) for computers, and treatment of older computers that can no longer serve their original purposes. 68p.
Report NO: NCES 2010-003
Learning Environments: Where Space, Technology, and Culture Converge.http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3021.pdf Warger, Tom; Dobbin, Gregory (Educause, Boulder, CO , Oct 2009)
Suggests that the time has come to broaden the scope of that inquiry and consider factors beyond space, including learning culture and the changing roles of instructors, students, and other people involved in teaching and learning. The effort to understand and develop effective learning environments includes more individuals and more roles than have generally been involved in the discussion about teaching and learning, and the factors at issue include, but go beyond, technology. 14p.
How Technology Will Reshape Academe After the Economic Crisis.
http://www.educause.edu/Resources/HowTechnologyWillReshapeAcadem/170013 Gonick, Lev (Educause, Boulder, CO, May 11, 2009)
Explores a range of technological-informed 'opportunities' from the pragmatics of shared services models to 'transformational' arcs of activities in internationalization and open education resources, all in the context of the economic crisis of 2008-2009 and its effect on higher education. Mergers, consolidations, and perhaps even closures are all possible outcomes of the financial crisis. Viewed as only a financial crisis, crisis management has attempted to attack the economic equation by constraining and re-directing inputs. Fewer students, fewer offerings, suspended sabbatical leaves, salary freezes, and staff layoffs are all intervention strategies for the financial ledger.
21st Century Learning Environments.
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/documents/le_white_paper-1.pdf (Partnership for 21st Century Skills, Tucson, AZ , 2009)
Proposes that learning environments must embrace a diverse and complex world of people, places, and ideas. While a tremendous amount of attention has been paid to standards, assessments, professional development, and curriculum and instruction, the paper finds that learning environments are an essential component to supporting positive 21st century outcomes for students. The report notes that the term learning environment has traditionally suggested a concrete place, but in today s interconnected and technology-driven world, a learning environment can be virtual, online, and remote. While the relationship of physical spaces and technological systems to learning continues to be ever important, even more important is how, and whether, these environments support the positive human relationships that matter most to learning. The paper notes that the greatest challenge to incorporating technology into learning environments is not finding time and money, but finding ways to adequately support the use of these tools. While, today, many schools have advanced well beyond those outdated models and classrooms have become undeniably more flexible, colorful and engaging, this is just an initial step. Successful learning environments must be able to adapt to the constantly evolving and ever-changing nature of technology, teaching, and learning. Includes 66 references. 34p.
Planning for Technology.
http://osfc.ohio.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=BcsRue4xdgI%3d&tabid=79 (Ohio School Facilities Commission, Columbus , Jan 2009)
Briefly discusses planning technology integration into the school construction process. Keys to success and typical technology components are outlined. 2p.
Planning Educational Facilities: What Educators Need to Know.
Earthman, Glen (Rowman & Littlefied, Lanham, MD , 2009)
Provides a detailed discussion of the processes involved in planning a school building, from a discussion on how to organize the local staff to the final evaluation of the building. Individual chapters address planning, educational program development, evaluation of existing facilities, enrollment projection, financial planning, development of the capital improvement program, development of educational specifications, site selection and acquisition, federal regulations, architect selection and employment, project management, commissioning, post-occupancy evaluation, technology integration, and green schools. 332p.
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Effects of Technology on Student Achievement and Motivation in Mathematics. (Dissertation)
Paino, Tara L (Caldwell College, 2009)
Classrooms worldwide show increased evidence of various forms of technology such as the interactive whiteboard (IWB). New technology and improved computer programs allow students to work on a variety of skill levels at their own pace as they build confidence in academic areas, such as mathematics. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine to what extent using technology in a first grade mathematics class would affect student motivation and achievement on curriculum based assessments. The results supported the idea that technology does increase academic achievement and increases student motivation when learning mathematics.
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Classroom of the Future.http://www.edtechpg.com/COTF/cotfflash.html (EdTech Planning Group, Mt. Kisco, NY, 2008)
Presents a video tour of a classroom of the future, featuring multiple display screens, flexible furnishings, ample size that allows for circulation, a mobile teacher workstation, abundant power outlets, wireless and video capability, sophisticated zoned lighting, quiet and locally controlled HVAC, and acoustical isolation.
School Facilities Technology Toolkit.http://www.etech.ohio.gov/jcore_images/programs/osfc/SFTT/SchoolFacilitiesTechToolkit.html (Etech Ohio, Columbus, 2008)
Provides an online guide for school leadership and staff involved with facility projects and corresponding technology decisions. Module One presents the administrative role in technology decisions and advocacy, discusses district strategic planning, and outlines total cost of ownership and voice over internet considerations. Module Two offers infrastructure considerations, an e-rate timeline, and online professional development resources. Module Three discusses assembling the team and team operations. Video tours of a variety of Ohio schools are included.
SMART Board on the Discovery Channel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AgO4ynnyzE (Discovery Channel's Dream Science Classroom, 2008)
Describes the installation of an interactive whiteboard in a renovated high school science laboratory, as well as how in works with accompanying computer and video technology.
Is Classrooms for the Future Changing Teaching and Learning in Pennsylvania Schools? A Preliminary Report on the First Few Months.
http://www.pdenewsroom.state.pa.us/newsroom/lib/newsroom Peck, Kyle; Clasuen, Robin; Byers, Celina; Fidishun, Delores; Murray, Orrin; Stoicescu, Christian (Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, Harrisburg , Aug 31, 2007)
Reviews preliminary results of Pennsylvania's "Classrooms for the Future " program, a three-year effort to provide laptop computers, high-speed Internet access, state-of-the-art software, and intensive teacher training and support to high school classrooms across the state in the core subjects of English, math, science, and social studies. Observers and students reported that teachers spent significantly less time in whole-class lectures and more time interacting with small groups and individual students. Teachers reported that students spent significantly more time working in groups and that the physical setup of classrooms often changed to accommodate more collaborative student learning. There was a notable shift in the nature of assignments given to students toward "real world" topics and toward teaching styles in which students participate in hands-on projects. A before-and-after analysis indicated students using the technology tools in learning spent significantly less time "off task" and that there was a significant increase in the level of engagement. 77p.
Microsoft School of the Future.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mug66WnoSk (Public Broadcasting Service, Washington, DC, 2007)
Profiles Philadelphia's Microsoft School of the Future and its extensive integration technology.
The ICT Impact Report: A Review of Studies of ICT Impact on Schools in Europe.
http://insight.eun.org/shared/data/pdf/impact_study.pdf Balanskat, Anja; Blamier, Roger; Kefala, Stella (European Communities, European Schoolnet, Brussels, Belgium , Dec 2006)
Draws on the evidence from 17 recent impact studies across Europe to identify 12 major findings concerning the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on teaching and learning, identifies three types of barriers and makes 13 recommendations to policy-makers, educators and researchers. The "impact studies" in focus include a variety of studies, large and small scale, national and European, and cover evaluations of ICT programmes, inspection reports, specific technology interventions, research reviews, European comparisons, and case studies. Recommendations are included for policy makers, schools and research and development. 75p.
Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994 2005: Highlights.
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2007/2007020.pdf (National Center for Education Statistics, Washington, DC , Nov 2006)
Presents 11 years of data from 1994 to 2005 (no survey was conducted in 2004) on Internet access in U.S. public schools by school characteristics. The report provides trend analysis on the percent of public schools and instructional rooms with Internet access and on the ratio of students to instructional computers with Internet access. It contains data on the types of Internet connections, technologies and procedures used to prevent student access to inappropriate material on the Internet, and the availability of hand-held and laptop computers to students and teachers. It also provides information on teacher professional development on how to integrate the use of the Internet into the curriculum, and the use of the Internet to provide opportunities and information for teaching and learning. 83p.
Report NO: NCES 2007-020
Carnegie's SNS Polling Project Final National Results.
http://www.carnegie.org/sub/news/National_Poll_Summary.pdf (Carnegie Corporation, New York, NY , 2006)
Reports results from a January 2006 telephone poll assessing public sentiment on a variety of school issues. Facility issues surveyed included small learning communities and technology availability. 17p.
Library as Place: Rethinking Roles, Rethinking Space.
http://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/pub129/pub129.pdf Bennett, Scott; Demas, Sam; Freeman, Geoffrey; Frischer, Bernard; Oliver, Kathleen; Peterson, Christina (Council on Library and Information Resources, Washington, DC , Feb 2005)
Presents six essays that consider the effect of online availability of research on the creation and design of library space. The authors consider the role of a library when it no longer needs to be a warehouse of books and when users can obtain information without setting foot in its doors. The authors include librarians, an architect, and a professor of art history and classics. The focus is primarily on research and academic libraries. The essays underscore the central, growing importance of the library as place, or base, for teaching, learning, and research in the digital age. They also encourage active participation of many stakeholders students, faculty, academic officers, information technologists, librarians as well as an experienced architect. 89p.
Report NO: CLIR Pub. No. 129
Universal Design in the Classroom and Computer Lab.
http://staff.washington.edu/sherylb/univ_pacer.html Burgstahler, Sheryl (University of Washington, Seattle , Jan 2003)
Briefly addresses accessibility issues in school computer laboratories, emphasizing accommodation of sensory impairments in web pages, software, and audio-visual presentations. Includes 12 references. 4p.
Once-in-a-Lifetime Funding for K-12 Technology.http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2401 Fickes, Michael School Planning and Management; v48 n11 , p52,54,55 ; Nov 2009
Advises on the availability of as much as $80 billion of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment act that could pay for technology in K-12 schools. Scheduled for disbursement during this year and next, the ARRA K-12 technology money represents a once-time opportunity to bring a district's or school's technology up to date. Various categories of funds and advice on applying is included.
Protecting the Power. [Creating Reliable Backup Power.]
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/powercommunication/article/Reliable-Backup-Power-Requi res- Careful-Design-Attention--11194 Schlattman, Paul; Weber, Robert Building Operating Management; v56 n10 , p51,52,54,55 ; Oct 2009
Discusses uninterruptible power supply (UPS) configurations. Efficiencies, scalable design, compatibility, standby generators, sound attenuation, and exhaust are discussed.
ESN Special Report: Education 3.0.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/special-reports/special-reports-articles/index.cfm?i=60546 eSchoolNews; Sep 04, 2009
Discusses the rebuilding of Louisiana's Jefferson Parish schools after Hurricane Katrina. Instead rebuilding the traditional educational environments, the administrators focused on weaving technology seamlessly through all aspects of education, from building security to lesson plans and student collaboration--interconnecting all facets of school life. Aspects of the concept, called "Education 3.0," are detailed and how it succeeded in Jefferson Parish is explained.
Must-Have Technologies.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2254 Stephens, Tammy School Planning and Management; v48 n7 , p26-28 ; Jul 2009
Reviews essential technology that school systems should acquire, even in times of economic hardship. This include shared calendars, notification systems, curriculum and data management software, Internet access, full multimedia capabilities in every classroom, personalized learning software, and software that encourages collaboration.
Future Projection.
http://www.campustechnology.com/Articles/2009/07/01/Presentation-Technology.aspx Villano, Matt Campus Technology; v22 n1 , p18-20,22 ; Jul 2009
Discusses five current trends in digital projectors: 1) wireless, 2) better light and color, 3) remote monitoring and maintenance, 4) better lens shift, 5) and improved mountability.
The New Classroom Look.
http://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2009/06/17/04classroomlook.h02.html Manzo, Kathleen Education Week; Jun 2009
Describes the technology-rich learning environment of the future, using Sacramento’s Tracy Learning Center as an example. The K-12 charter school has no classrooms or textbooks, with students working at computer stations and in digital projection areas.
Overwhelmed by High-Tech?
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2225 Dolan, Thomas School Planning and Management; v48 n6 , p48,50 ; Jun 2009
Discusses integration of disparate educational hardware and software programs, with special attention to the opportunities offered by electronic whiteboards.
Not Just a Fad. [Green Computing--From Fad to Fixture.]
Dillon, Naomi American School Board Journal; v196 n4 , p44,45 ; Apr 2009
Reviews the introduction of "green" practices into school technology, emphasizing low- and no-cost initiatives such as adjusting computers to turn themselves off sooner.
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Thinking Inside the Box.
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/datacenters/article/To-Trim-Data-Center-Energy-Costs-Disconnect-Unused-Servers--10610 Brill, Kenneth Building Operating Management; v56 n2 , p66-68 ; Feb 2009
Advises on cutting data center energy use by replacing and then removing old servers, rather than just adding on to them, investing in energy-efficient hardware, and running multiple applications on one server.
Got an Energy Hog?
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/datacenters/article/Ten-Tips-To-Make-A-Legacy-Data-Center-More-Energy-Efficient--10606 Hassen, Marcus Building Operating Management; v56 n2 , p59,60,62,64 ; Feb 2009
Advises on improving the energy efficiency of data centers, including maintenance of underfloor pressure, proper implementation of cold and hot aisles, updating HVAC systems, strategic location of thermostats, consideration of energy efficiency in IT equipment decisions, and updating of inefficient lighting.
Computers and the Environment: Minimizing the Carbon Footprint.
Kaestner, Rich School Business Affairs; v75 n2 , p18,19 ; Feb 2009
Advises on how to purchase computer equipment that contain more environmentally benign content and use less energy. Proper disposal of equipment is discussed, as are ways to use computers to reduce energy use through automation of procedures that previously required paper or staff travel.
"Where Do You Learn?": Tweeting to Inform Learning Space Development
http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolu m/Where DoYouLearnTweetingtoInfor/163852 Aspden, Elizabeth J.; Thorpe, Louise P. Educause Quarterly; v32 n1 ; 2009
The authors took Twitter's "What are you doing?" prompt and instead asked "Where are you learning?" They succeeded in getting 15 students to send tweets that would offer insights into their learning patterns, activities, and environmental triggers. Although the depth and style of their participants' tweets varied greatly, most offered much more than they had hoped for by providing lighthearted but insightful information about how their university, home, and social lives blended together. Above all, the authors were able to take a nonthreatening and decidedly nontraditional activity to engage students in university-wide planning and development. Includes four references.
Integrating Technology with Architectural Needs.
Elmasry, Sarah Educational Facility Planner; v43 n2-3 , p24-28 ; 2009
Reports on a study that examined integrating patterns of learning technologies with the building envelope and interior systems, as well as how the relate to occupant performance. Access to technology, mobility within the classroom, arrangement of technology in the learning space, and modes of technology use are explored. Observations are related to teacher-centered or to more social models of instruction.
New A/V Systems Use Cat 6 Cable.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2085 Kelley, Greg School Planning and Management; v48 n1 , p80,81 ; Jan 2009
Discusses the advantages of Cat 6 cable for audio and video networking, citing how it was deployed in all schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
Tech Trends Every School Leader Should Know.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=56397 Stansbury, Meris eSchool News; Dec 12, 2008
This identifies four key trends that school district chief technology officers (CTOs) should be aware of: accountability, the changing nature of learners, the accessibility of technology, and the "internal and external demands" that are now placed on ed-tech executives.
Projecting the Future.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2034 Kollie, Ellen School Planning and Management; v47 n12 , p36,38,39 ; Dec 2008
Discusses trends in classroom technology, describing the latest whiteboard, projection, and student response equipment. Devices are sorted into what is considered essential, what are desirable add-ons, and what is foreseen for the evolution of these technologies.
Proven Tools that Work.
http://www.asbj.com/MainMenuCategory/Archive/2008/December Longfellow, Chuck American School Board Journal; v195 n12 , p24-27 ; Dec 2008
Discusses the necessity of adequate telephone access for effective school to home communication. Individual telephones and voice mail for each teacher is recommended, as well as auto-dialing systems for administrative communication.
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"N" is for Now!
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2008/11/n-is-for-now.aspx Briggs, Linda Campus Technology; v22 n3 , p30-32,34,36 ; Nov 2008
Discusses the advent of the 802.11n standard for wireless networks. The new standard promises dramatic increases in speed and signal coverage, and eliminates the need for wired connections in some high-bandwidth applications such as video, multimedia, sound, and even voice of internet protocol (VoIP). Examples of how the standard is being implemented at ten higher education institutions are included.
Getting in Touch.
http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1740 Dyrli, Kurt District Administration; v44 n12 , p34-36,38 ; Nov 2008
Discusses applications of touchscreen technology in schools, including interactive whiteboards, personal computing for special education, and laptops whose screens serve as a tablet for writing and drawing.
A Holistic View of the Total Cost of Technology.
Kasetner, Rich School Business Affairs; v74 n10 , p21,22 ; Nov 2008
Suggests calculating the total cost of technology by including the actual costs of equipment and software, along with direct and indirect labor costs, which are typically greater than that of the actual technology.
Interesting Developments.
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2008/11 McDonough, Andy Campus Technology; v22 n3 , p16,18,20 ; Nov 2008
Discusses trends in digital projector technology, citing the features and installation criteria of DLP, LCD, and hybrid LCoS devices. Wireless and ultra-short-throw projectors are also discussed.
The Computer Security Battle.
http://www.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2002 Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v11 n11 , p36-38,40 ; Nov 2008
Descbribes ways that universities are protecting their data, including separating student, faculty, and staff intranets; removing social security numbers from records; and separating backups to diverse locations.
GoinGreen.
http://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2008/10/20/02green.h02.html?print=1 Davis, Michelle Education Week Digital Directions; Oct 2008
Briefly profiles sustainability efforts in schools, including recycling computers, centralized hibernation commands to computers, sophisticated HVAC systems that adjust to outdoor temperature and room occupancy, rainwater collection, and lighting that adjusts to ambient daylighting.
"Must-Have" Technologies.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1966 Dolan, Thomas School Planning and Management; v47 n10 , p44-46 ; Oct 2008
Evaluates the benefits of interactive whiteboards, interactive class response systems, wireless slates, voice enhancement, document cameras, and networked calculators in classrooms.
Computer Furniture: Supporting the New Information Landscape.
Kessell, John School Planning and Management; v47 n10 , pF3,F4,F6 ; Oct 2008
Advises on selection of furniture that supports computer workstations. The article emphasize flexibility, breaking down that concept into options of mobility, physical arrangement, technical integration, multi-use, ergonomic design, and "green" construction materials and techniques, as well as repairability.
Schools Prepare for Switch to Digital TV.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?i=54698;_hbguid=0df87e25 eSchool News; Jul 29, 2008
Discusses potential issues that may arise for school television reception after the February, 2009, nationwide conversion to a digital signal. Schools receiving analog signals will need a converter box, just as those receiving analog signals in their home. Schools with cable service will need to confirm that all televisions are receiving the cable signal, and that the sets are digital-ready.
Converge and Conquer.
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2008/07/converge--conquer.aspx Korzeniowski, Paul Campus Technology; v21 n11 , p44-46,48,50 ; Jul 2008
Discusses the current state of automated facilities control, citing a variety of software and hardware applications and illustrated with examples of strategies from five higher education institutions.
Getting Mobile.
http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1638 Norris, Cathleen; Soloway, Elliot District Administration; v44 n8 , p20-24 ; Jul 2008
Discusses the advent of handheld computers in K-12 classrooms. The properties that distinguish a mobile device from a laptop are discussed, as are some of the ways teachers have incorporated them into the classroom. Examples of successful handheld computer programs from three school systems are provided.
Convergence: Yea or Nay?
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2008/07 Villano, Matt Campus Technology; v21 n11 , ps4-s8 ; Jul 2008
Discusses merging of campus physical and IT security, citing examples of hardware and software applications from higher education institutions that have merged these functions, as well as from those who have chosen to keep them separate.
The Road to Convergence.
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2008/07 Villano, Matt Campus Technology; v21 n11 , ps16,s17 ; Jul 2008
Presents six best practices for campus security technology convergence, beginning with testing the cable network, and continuing through product selection, careful and patient deployment, testing, and training.
Hands On Computing: How Multi-touch Screens Could Change The Way We Interact With Computers and Each Other.
Brown, Stuart F. Scientific American; Jun 2008
Rather than responding to the presence of a single finger, multi-touch computer screens can follow the instructions of many fingers simultaneously. Multi-touch computing could one day free us from the mouse as our primary computer interface, the way the mouse freed us from keyboards.
Online University Programs: Opportunity or Competition?
http://www.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1852 Dietz, Gary College Planning and Management; v11 n6 , p50,52-54 ; Jun 2008
Discusses the current state of online learning and how some higher education institutions blend distance and on-site education.
IT Emergency Preparedness.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1864 Fickes, Michael School Planning and Management; v47 n6 , p38-40,42 ; Jun 2008
Details a three-phase approach to IT emergency preparedness, consisting of identifying the assets to be protected, making a list of potential threats, and finding tools, policies, and procedures to protect them. Redundancy, remote storage of data, types of natural and human threats, and recovery are addressed.
VoIP: Like It or Not.
http://www.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1830 Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v11 n5 , p58,60,62 ; May 2008
Reports on the increasing use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) at higher education institutions. Advantages of this technology over traditional phone lines are detailed, as are disadvantages, which typically derive from the complexity of campus-wide systems, reliability, and cost overruns. An example of the conversion of Dartmouth to VoIP is included.
Clicks Are Changing Classrooms.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1826 Kollie, Ellen School Planning and Management; v47 n5 , p38-40 ; May 2008
Discusses how clicker systems have improved classroom participation and response to teacher and test questions, and how they have improved achievement scores.
It's All about Power.
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2008/05/its-all-about-power.aspx Schaffhauser, Dian Campus Technology; v21 n9 , p44-46,48-50 ; May 2008
Describes four higher education institutions' uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, which were designed to keep data and communications viable during a power outage.
Spread the Word.
http://asumag.com/security/spread_word_school/ Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v80 n8 , p43-45 ; Apr 2008
Discusses computerized synchronization of school clocks and bells, along with voice over internet protocol (VoIP) strategies that improve system-wide communication and easier phone access to teachers in every room.
Technology Push.
http://asumag.com/Construction/technology/technology_push_university_president/ Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v80 n7 , p16-20,22 ; Mar 2008
Reviews the evolution of technology in schools from early Internet access to current pursuit of wireless technology for classroom and administrative functions. Particular attention is given to internet-based systems for school safety and security.
A School That's Too High on Gizmos.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/08/AR2008020803271.html?sub=AR Welsh, Patrick Washington Post; , pB1, B4 ; Feb 10, 2008
Laments the proliferation of high technology at the new T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Some teachers find their teaching styles encumbered by requirements that they abandon older teaching methods, and that personal contact is being lost.
Designing for the Tech-Savvy.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz/2008/casestudy3.html Jackson, Jeanne Learning by Design; n17 , p204 ; 2008
Advises on design for technologically sophisticated students, with particular attention to environments that support small learning groups.
Outlook 2008: What's ahead for Educational Facilities and Business in the New Year and Beyond.
Kennedy, Mike
Predicts 2008 trends in school enrollment, construction, sustainability, maintenance, indoor air quality, security, technology, business and finance, and energy use.
Interactive Whiteboards.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1705 Kollie, Ellen School Planning and Management; v47 n1 , p88-90 ; Jan 2008
Explains features of interactive whiteboards, illustrated with cases where they have helped students who are mildly learning disabled, autistic, or have low test scores.
Power Down: Saving Money with Automated Computer Power Management.
Thickins, Nick School Business Affairs; v74 n1 , p30,31 ; Jan 2008
Cites the benefits of software that automatically shuts down school computers. With power to hardware under centralized control, system availability and security, as well as maintenance and serviceability are improved along with the energy savings.
A Movable Feast.
http://www.thejournal.com/articles/21715 Waters, John T.H.E. Journal; Dec 2007
Reviews concepts for continuously adaptable classroom design, noting that wireless technology liberates arrangement from being fixed around the technology, that the L-shaped classroom provides new possibilities, and that areas outside the classroom are learning spaces too.
Gadgets in the Classroom: Let Me Consult My PDA...
http://news.independent.co.uk/education/schools/article3113581.ece McCormack, Steve The Independent; Nov 01, 2007
Describes UK's national e-strategy that features a reliable and modern array of PCs and laptops, networked, often wirelessly, in suites. A growing numbers of schools are dispensing with the traditional model of locating all computers in the same place.
Improved broadband connectivity in most schools has massively improved speed and efficiency; most classrooms have an electronic whiteboard. Many schools are using the latest models of personal digital assistants (PDAs) to take computer technology right out of the classroom.
Voting with Their Seats: Computer Laboratory Design and the Casual User.
Spennemann, Dirk H. R.; Atkinson, John; Cornforth, David Behaviour & Information Technology; v26 n5 , p409-420 ; Sep 2007
Student computer laboratories are provided by most teaching institutions around the world; however, what is the most effective layout for such facilities? The log-in data files from computer laboratories at a regional university in Australia were analysed to determine whether there was a pattern in student seating. In particular, it was investigated whether students and academic staff usage was affected by the layout of a computer laboratory and therefore a preference by students in where they were seated. It was found that the layout of the computer laboratories does not affect which computer layout a student will use. Further, it was found that academic staff prefer to use a computer laboratory designed along a more traditional lecture room layout when working with first-year students. This research will be valuable to institutions designing new computer laboratory facilities. [Authors' abstract]
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The Technology Facade.
Tomei, Lawrence American School Board Journal; v194 n9 , p44-49 ; Sep 2007
Offers 20 questions and a checklist that school officials can use to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a district's technology program. Facility issues addressed include the distribution of and access to computer facilities.
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A Brave New World.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1550.shtm Dolan, Thomas School Planning and Management; v46 n7 , p44-46 ; Jul 2007
Discusses the latest audiovisual technology available for classrooms, their typical costs, compatibility of the various components, and adoption and training possibilities for various devices.
Increase Square Footage While Driving Energy and Labor Costs Down Through Wireless Technology.
http://www.cfmmag.com/print/Campus-Facility-Maintenance/Increase-Square-Footage- While-Driving-Energy-and-Labor-Costs-Down-Through-Wireless-Technology/1$423 Grindall, Will Campus Facility Maintenance; v4 n2 , p32,33 ; Summer 2007
Describes wireless and web-based monitoring of campus infrastructure systems, with particular attention to monitoring of steam traps.
Adjusting to Technology.
http://asumag.com/Furniture/university_adjusting_technology/ Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v79 n11 , p26,28,30,31 ; Jun 2007
Discusses school furniture selection in the light of the technology that will be used. Traveling laptops, the smaller footprint of current hardware, and wireless networks are reviewed.
Audiovisual Technology and Sustainable Design.
Melchin, Jon The Construction Specifier; v60 n6 , p100-102,104,106-108 ; Jun 2007
Advises on environmentally conscious audiovisual technology installations, including plasma and LCD screens which save energy and can be viewed in daylit rooms, use of lead-free or recycled content, design that allows easy access for inspection and maintenance, and attention to acoustics. Includes four references.
Fast Forward: A School District Redefines Learning.
http://www.edutopia.org/fast-forward-school-district-redefines-learning Rubenstein, Grace Edutopia; v3 n4 , p50-55 ; Jun 2007
Describes aggressive technology integration in the Lawrence Township (Indiana) School District. This has enabled extensive research even in the primary grades, distance learning, and community involvement.
Control Freak.
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2007/06/control-freak.aspx Waters, John Campus Technology; v20 n10 , p34-36,38,40,41 ; Jun 2007
Reviews current classroom technology, including multi-window and multi-input whiteboards, advanced control podiums that allow a variety of input and mark-ups from the controller, and advanced remote monitoring of systems.
Gauging Technology Costs and Benefits.
Kaestner, Rich The School Administrator; v64 n5 , p28-30,32,33 ; May 2007
Advises on how to accurately calculate costs and assess value for technology deployed in schools. Three categories for Total Cost of Ownership are detailed, consisting of amortized costs of equipment, and direct and indirect labor costs. Value of Investment is discerned by comparing costs and benefits to district goals and mandates, between varying projects vying for the same funds, and sustainability of the technology discerned by achievement.
Technology for Productivity.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1360.shtm Kollie, Ellen School Planning and Management; v46 n5 , p33,34,36 ; May 2007
Presents an interview with Michael McCurdy, the assistant principal of Estridge High Tech Middle School in Boca Raton, Florida. The school features IP telephony, a totally wireless environment, classroom sound saturation systems, doors that lock and unlock automatically at class changes, and biometric hand scanners.
Have Phone Will Travel.
Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v10 n4 , p34,36 ; Apr 2007
Discusses the demise of the land line on college campuses, particularly in residence halls. Programs that issue all students cell phones with GPS tracking for safety are covered, as well as their use with faculty and facility staff.
Tracking U.S.Trends.
Bausell, Carole; Klemick; Elizabeth Education Week; v26 n30 ; Mar 29, 2007
Rates the states on their technology integration, awarding grades from A-D. The typical grade was a C+. Use of whiteboards and laptops, access to online curriculum, and educator competence are assessed.
Getting Up to Speed.
Trotter, Andrew Education Week; v26 n30 ; Mar 29, 2007
Reviews the last ten years of technology integration into schools, including the effects of the E-rate and No Child Left Behind programs. The emphasis on testing and accountability is viewed as having a largely negative effect on technology integration.
Bridging the Digital Divide.
SchoolsforLife; n4 , p24-26 ; Mar 2007
Reviews technology-rich schools being built in some of the United Kingdom's most deprived areas. These were prioritized for funding to the typically disadvantaged state of the students.
Teach Me and I Will Listen, Show Me and I Will Learn, Involve Me and I Will Understand.
Profiles the BBC's Classroom of the Future, created for visiting schoolchildren's workshops on the creative use of technology. Lessons learned from the design and utilization of the facility are included.
What's Your Emergency?
http://asumag.com/security/life_safety/university_whats_emergency/ Semer, Jeri; Ostrom, Dave; Peabody, Chris American School and University; v79 n6 , pSS44,SS46,SS48 ; Feb 2007
Discusses the use of IP telephony to assist in location of emergency callers and enhance campus security. This enhanced 911 (E911) capability for multi-line phone systems is the law in a growing number of states. Issues of phone location identification and the necessity for meticulous maintenance of this information are also covered.
Toward a Future Wireless Classroom Paradigm.
Choi, Young B. ; . Abbott, Thomas A.; Arthur, Michelle A.; Hill Douglas N. International Journal of Innovation and Learning ; v4 n1 ; 2007
The use of wireless computers in the classroom has become an increasing trend in the 21st century. This paper explains the roles and effectiveness of computers and the internet in an educational environment, as well as the importance of current technologies used in schools, including Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and tablet PCs. The use of handheld devices will be a valuable asset to students and teachers alike in future classrooms.
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Education, Unplugged.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_techFeature-1.asp Fortmeyer, Russell Architectural Record; Supplement , p41,42,44 ; Jan 2007
Discusses infrastructure for wired and wireless networks, emphasizing the differences between outfitting new or existing schools, firewalls, the use of PDA's and smartphones.
Thinkering Spaces: A New Genre of Exploratory Environments for Kids.
Moura, Heloisa; Fahnstrom, Dale; Prygrocki, Greg Educational Facility Planner; v42 n1 , p3-7 ; 2007
Presents concepts for development of interactive environments called "ThinkeringSpaces." These environments are proposed for content-rich sites, such as libraries, to help bridge the gap between physical and virtual learning experiences. Features of these installations are described, including "smart spaces," mutimodal technologies, sensorial objects, and activity nodes. Includes ten references.
Commons 2.0.
http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly Sinclair, Bryan Educause Quarterly; v30 n4 , p4-6 ; 2007
Discusses the potential of a well-designed commons for "constructivist learning," and includes major points of commons design, including modular clusters of organically shaped and movable furniture, and appropriate equipment. Basic principles of openness, freedom, comfort, inspiration, and practicality are also explored.
Get Smart.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/1264.shtm Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v9 n12 , p16,18 ; Dec 2006
Discusses automated HVAC, lighting, and security systems, along with the type of network these systems require, security for that network, and cooperation between facilities and IT staff.
Interactive Whiteboards.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1228.shtm Meissner, Rob School Planning and Management; v45 n11 , p24-26 ; Nov 2006
Describes a variety of ways that teachers use interactive whiteboards to engage students; display complex images, photographs, and websites; and the whiteboard's ability to appeal to a range of learning styles.
Envision This.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/1242.shtm Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v9 n11 , p29,30 ; Nov 2006
Profiles Purdue's Envision Center, an advanced virtual reality facility, describing its features, funding, and the ways various department make use of it.
Display Technology: Picture This!
http://thejournal.com/articles/19492 Villano, Matt T.H.E. Journal; v33 n16 , p16-20 ; Nov 2006
From interactive whiteboards to handheld tablets, from digital projectors to newfangled video-editing systems, these products are grabbing student attention. Statistics indicate that kids prefer to learn in a visual world and like to have information at their fingertips. Across the board, the latest and greatest classroom display products meet these needs. This article discusses a spate of new multimedia tools that is putting a whole new face on the learning process.
Wiring the Dining Experience.
http://www2.universitybusiness.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=573 Esposito, Jennifer University Business; v9 n9 , p56-60 ; Oct 2006
Describes web-based utilities that allow students to check their meal plan balances, menus, and nutritional content; order breakfast to be delivered to their first class; and order meals in advance so that proper quantities can be prepared.
Tech Trends: Five Creative Uses of Technology
http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=923&p=1#0 Renwick, Lucille District Administration; Oct 2006
This discusses five ed-tech trends, including emergency communications, digital storytelling, educasting for iPods, edugaming, and videoconferencing.
Computer Labs: Here to Stay?
http://web.archive.org/web/20070502212335 Rivero, Victor American School Board Journal; v193 n10 , p50,51 ; Oct 2006
Describes situations in which a computer laboratory is preferable to technology distributed to classrooms, particularly when the classroom cannot provide a one-on-one computer to student ratio. Adaptation of learning environments to a digital platform, rather than integrating technology into old environments is encouraged.
Do You Have a Strategy?
Kalina, David Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers; v81 n6 , p34-36 ; Sep 2006
Education is undergoing a transformation across the country as it responds to new understandings of the mechanisms for learning. These changes are affecting the physical environments where learning occurs, from individual rooms to entire building complexes. The impact of these trends on facilities is dramatic. Old classroom models will not support these new paradigms. This article offers strategic planning on facilities management as a way to boost student performance. The author proposes a change in the traditional thought process by focusing on a strategic plan to a facilities concept. A facilities project can be used to reinforce a culture of experimentation, assessment and implementation. Facilities should be designed with the purpose of empowering faculty and students to capitalize on change and explore alternative relationships between pedagogy, technology, curriculum, furniture and the encompassing architectural environment. In addition, rapidly changing technology should be evaluated to determine how technology can best support faculty and student exploration into more effective ways to learn
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Improving School Communications with Television.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1180.shtm Kollie, Ellie School Planning and Management; v45 n8 , p39,40,42,43 ; Aug 2006
Profiles two television broadcasting studios located at a middle and high school respectively. The studios are used for announcements, emergency messages, teleconferences, and distance learning. Twelve suggestions for getting started with the addition of a television studio to a school are offered.
What Can School Officials Do When Internet Abusers Target Schools?
Ashmore, Robert School Planning and Management; v45 n5 , pT14-T17 ; May 2006
Suggests ways to combat threatening or abusive Internet postings, noting opportunities and limitations under the law that affect pursuit of offenders. Key ways to reduce risk emphasize establishing limits on acceptable speech and diligently pursuing infractions.
The Skinny on the Virtualized Desktop.
Bahal, Dinesh School Planning and Management; v45 n5 , pT8,T10,T11 ; May 2006
Discusses the benefits "thin-client" computing, where applications and data are stored on servers only, and personal computers at individual workstations are not part of the system. Security and mobility is maximized in these configurations, while hardware and energy costs are reduced.
Bigger Bang for a School District's Buck: Merging Capital and Technology Plans and How to Fund Them.
Hayes, Bill School Planning and Management; v45 n5 , pT2,T4,T6 ; May 2006
Advocates bundling of capital construction and technology efforts to efficiently create adequate educational facilities and to take advantage of outside funding at the most opportune time. Advice on creating a district-wide plan joining technology and facilities personnel is offered, as is and example of how the Syracuse City School District accomplished such a project.
Power to the People.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/1136.shtm Milshtein, Amy College Planning and Management; v9 n5 , p26,30-32 ; May 2006
Describes the benefits of cellular flooring systems to schools. Delivery of electrical, data, and HVAC services through raised floors allows more flexibility, along with improved fire safety and environmental benefits. Raised floors are typically more expensive to install than conventional floors, but costs are recovered with savings realized at each move or reconfiguration of the space.
An Emerging New World.
Nelson, Pete School Planning and Management; v45 n5 , pT12,T13 ; May 2006
Discusses the convergence of data, voice, and video over internet protocol (IP). The implications for hardware and energy savings in schools is covered, as is the struggle between traditional telephone and cable operators for dominance in service delivery.
A Secure Balance.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_secure_balance/ Norlin, Luci American School and University; v78 n6 , pSS44-SS46 ; Feb 2006
Describes procedures to improve information technology systems security, focusing on meta-directories for centralized access control. Advice on selecting the right meta-directory software solution is included.
Wireless Communication.
http://www2.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=241 Pascopella, Angela District Administration; v42 n2 ; Feb 2006
Describes the use of wireless technology in schools, with devices being used to photographically document drug dealing and gang activity, as well as to track students and identify locations of persistent security risk.
Creating a Rich Learning Environment.
http://thejournal.com/articles/17706 THE Journal ; Jan 2006
The convergence of the Internet, classroom projectors, and peripherals such as interactive whiteboards and document cameras provides possibly the greatest opportunity in a decade for the integration of technology into daily teaching and learning. The biggest challenges are finding cost-effective devices that will make technology more accessible to students, and solving the home-to-school communication problem. This article offers solutions to those challenges.
Finding Space for Technology: Pedagogical Observations on the Organization of Computers in School Environments.
http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/59/56 Jenson, Jennifer; Rose, Chloe Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology; v32 n1 ; Winter 2006
Discusses how the physical location and organization of computer technologies, whether in the lab, classroom, library, or even school hallway, delimits and shapes the ways in which teachers talk about and make use of computers in their schools. As with the distribution of and access to any kind of resource, the distribution and organization of computers has an impact on the frequency and quality of teachers' integration and implementation efforts. Three case studies are presented that highlight how the structuring and re-structuring of space in schools can be a significant factor in whether and how this technology is used by teachers and students.
Facility Departments Frustrated by Technology.
Meeks, Glenn Educational Facility Planner; v41 n1 , p30-33 ; 2006
Outlines policies and processes that have been effective in integrating technology implementation projects in large school districts. The makeup and duties of a district technology steering committee is described, as are the benefits and possible threats of such a committee to the technology integration process. Regularly reviewed district guidelines are outlined, as are solutions to last minute changes and surprise projects.
What's after Wireless?
Swaim, Chuck Educational Facility Planner; v 40 n 3/4 , p41-44 ; 2006
Describes five components of effective planning for future classroom technology, and then details six implications for future classroom technology components. These include converging networks, wired and wireless, cellular computers, and very thin appliances. Includes four references.
Building the School for the Future
http://www.microsoft.com/education/SchoolofFuture.mspx The School District of Philadelphia and Microsoft are working together on an ambitious and purposeful task: To build a School of the Future. This website includes downloadable resources, a virtual tour, professional development tools for educators, and frequently asked questions.
Classroom Design Forum
http://www.classroomdesignforum.org/ Design information on classroom design layout and media placement, including video monitors, projectors, flat screens, rear-view projection, multimedia consoles, and electronic whiteboards. Discusses multimedia room layouts, lighting issues, and wiring. Website established by Ronald E. Baker who describes the information as a distillation of knowledge gained from designing and renovating classrooms at a major midwestern university over a period of 40 years.
Clearinghouse on Information and Technology
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/res.cgi/Educational_Technology Includes publications, links, digests, communities, and much more.
Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School
http://www.orosha.org/cergos/ Designed by the Oregon Public Education Network, this website shows simple ways to set up a computer workstation so that it is safe and comfortable for children.
Computers and Education:Computer Recycling Center
http://www.crc.org Computer Recycling Center (CRC) accepts for donation, computer equipment of any age or condition. Computers and Education has a computer re-use program that provides refurbished computers to California public schools and community nonprofits. Drop-offs and business pickups to donate usable equipment to our program are available.
Consortium for School Networking
http://www.cosn.org CoSN promotes the use of telecommunications to improve K-12 learning.
Members represent state and local education agencies, nonprofits,
companies and individuals.
Creating the 21st-Century Classroom.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/creating-the-21st-century-classroom/ Presents a collection of articles concerning the creation of 21st-century classrooms, with particular attention to the integration of technology. The website also links to additional national and state resources for technology integration in schools.
Educational Technology Research Clearinghouse
http://www.edtech.wednet.edu/Resources.cfm Compiled by the Educational Technology Development Center, this includes research findings and research links on technology's role in classrooms.
Effective Security Practices Guide.
http://www.educause.edu/content.asp?page_id=1261&bhcp=1 Provides practical approaches to preventing, detecting, and responding to IT security problems in higher education environments. The Guide contains resources on awareness, policies, risk assessment, network and host vulnerability, security architecture design, network and host security implementation, intrusion and virus detection, incident response, encryption and authentication, and links to more than thirty effective practices and solutions contributed by members of the higher education community.
Electronic School: The School Technology Authority
http://www.electronic-school.com/ The technology magazine for K-12 school leaders. Electronic School is
published quarterly as a print and online supplement to The American
School Board Journal.
E-Rate (AASA Online)
http://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=634 The American Association of School Administrators E-rate site contains
excellent links to E-Rate information.
eSchoolNews
http://www.eschoolnews.org/ An online resource on K-12 school technology integration offering free newsletters, resources on funding, and many special publications and reports. eSchoolNews also sponsors conferences and professional development opportunities for teachers and school administrators on a variety of school technology topics.
Funds for Learning: Bringing Technology to the Classroom
http://www.fundsforlearning.com/ Funds for Learning is an educational technology consulting firm specializing in the E-rate program. Their Web site offers basic information on the E-rate, a state-by-state E-rate funding analysis, news items and a free electronic newsletter.
George Lucas Educational Foundation
http://glef.org The George Lucas Educational Foundation web site disseminates information about exemplary programs in K-12 schools. Topics include: Community Partnerships; Business Partnerships; and Technology Integration. The web site includes Edutopia magazine and multimedia presentations.
ITTE Institute for the Transfer of Technology to Education
http://www.nsba.org/itte/ A program of the National School Boards Association, ITTE works
actively with school districts across North America that are exploring
creative ways to teach and learn with technology. Members include
school superintendents, curriculum directors, technology coordinators,
principals, business leaders, teachers and school board members.
MediaInEducation.com: Defining the Use of Media and Technology in the Learning Environment
http://www.mediaineducation.com/ Provides a place to learn about how presentation media and advanced technology can be used in the learning environment, and to promote interaction among educational practitioners. The website offers feature articles, a discussion forum, and virtual classroom tours.
NetDay Community Initiatives.
http://www.netday.org/community_netday.htm NetDay Community Initiatives is a collection of community-focused, direct service programs that seek to connect students and teachers with the resources to facilitate learning through the effective use of educational technology. NetDay is a non-profit organization that helps educators meet educational goals through the effective use of technology.
NetDayCompass
http://www.netdaycompass.org A comprehensive directory of education technology resources that helps decisionmakers in K-12 schools maximize technology investments. The site's searchable resource directory includes technology planning, infrastructure, grants and funding, classroom support and best practices. Each resource is reviewed by NetDay editorial staff, with selected items and best practices designated for excellence.
Network of Regional Technology in Education Consortia
http://www.rtec.org/ The Regional Technology in Education Consortia (R*TEC) program is
established to help states, local educational agencies, teachers, school
library and media personnel, administrators, and other education entities
successfully integrate technologies into kindergarten through 12th grade
(K-12) classrooms, library media centers, and other educational
settings, including adult literacy centers.
New Tech Network
http://www.newtechnetwork.org/about.html Works with schools, districts, and communities to develop innovative high schools. The foundation facilitates project-based team learning, a culture that empowers students and teachers, and integrated use of technology.
Oracle Help Us Help Foundation.
http://www.oraclefoundation.org/ A nonprofit organization founded in 2001, that assists K-12 public schools and youth organizations in economically challenged communities through grants of computer equipment and software.
Taking TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) to the Classroom.
http://classroomtco.cosn.org/ When a school district purchases computers or installs a network, the cost of
the hardware is only one small part of the expenses it can expect down th
road if it is going to use those technological resources effectively. This
site, sponsored by the Consortium for School Networking, offers a variety of
tools to help school administrators and technology directors understand these
issues, including a white paper, downloadable PowerPoint presentation and
updated lists of resources on various aspects of Total Cost of Ownership.
Technology News and Resources, (AASA Online)
http://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=1566 The American Association of School Administrators site contains a
section devoted to technology issues and ideas, with links to resources
and web sites.
Technology-Mediated Learning Classroom Design
http://168.144.129.112/tml_classroom_design.htm Compilation of sources of information on technology-mediated learning classroom design, by Bob Hails, the Distance Learning Coordinator at Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education in Harrisburg, PA. Includes links to many university webpages on what is alternatively referred to as technology classrooms, smart classrooms, electronic classrooms, or videoconference rooms.
The TLT Group: Teaching, Learning, and Technology
http://www.tltgroup.org/facilities/Activities-TOC.htm Lists problematic teaching/learning activities, each of which is illustrated by examples of physical and virtual learning spaces that facilitate those activities . The pages can be used for brainstorming, for planning, and for developing tools to evaluate spaces and their support services. The website solicits suggestions of new activities, as well as examples from users' institutions of how specific types of physical or virtual space can support, or hinder, those activities.
The Work Place: Electronic Classrooms
http://www.workspace-resources.com/work/education/educ00.htm Information-packed Web site on the learning environment, with sections
on the electronic classroom, distance learning, teaching with
technology, software for education, education consultants, and
private-sector training. Each section contains lists of full-text resources
and links to sites, as well as names of companies and consultants.
U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html Covers programs, state and regional contacts, federal resources,
publications and research, conferences, and information on the E-Rate
program.
Universal Service Administrative Company, Schools and Libraries Division
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/ The Universal Service Fund (commonly referred to as the E-Rate) provides eligible schools and libraries with discounts in order to ensure affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services. This site provides information and current news on this program along with application forms, and funding commitments.
Videoconferencing Resource Links
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/links.html Compiled by AT&T's Knowledge Network Explorer, this compilation of links includes information on classroom design, videoconferencing technology/equipment, distance learning, video streaming, magazines, newsgroups, and more.
Career and Technical Education Classrooms and Facilities http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/tech_ed.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on the planning and design of technical laboratories and technology education facilities in schools and colleges, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Distance Learning and Videoconferencing Classrooms http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/distance_learning.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on the design of classrooms and the implementation of technologies for distance education, e-learning, and videoconferencing in school and university facilities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Interactive Whiteboards http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/interactive_whiteboards.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on educational use of interactive whiteboards in the classroom, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Online Purchasing Systems for School Facilities http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/ecommerce.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) E-commerce websites that provide online products and services for school construction, facilities maintenance, furniture and equipment needs, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
School Facilities Management Software http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/software.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on computer-aided facilities maintenance management systems for handling priorities, backlogs, and improvements to school buildings, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
Technology Integration 1990-2005 http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/technology.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information published between 1990 and 2005 on integrating technology into new or renovated school buildings.
Technology Integration--Higher Education http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/technologyHE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on computer and electronic communications technologies for classrooms, labs, student learning spaces, and other campus environments at colleges and universities.
Wired and Wireless Networks in Schools
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/wireless.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on wired and wireless communications networks in K-12 schools, including standards, design, security, testing, performance, interoperability, and future adaptability.
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