This section about evidence-based practices offers guidance on classroom strategies based on peer-reviewed research. Resources include articles, studies, technical reports and other current publications related to technology integration and education.

 

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Access, Adequacy, and Equity in Education Technology

This report examines the state of educational technology resources and support in public schools across the country, as reported by classroom teachers and instructional assistants.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE Conversations

Classroom 2.0 LIVE Conversations are community-scheduled opportunities to talk on specific topics with other members of the Classroom 2.0 using one of the online voice/video/sharing programs. Using this wiki page you can find discussions to participate in, or schedule to host additional ones.

Critical Issue: Enhancing System Change and Academic Success Through Assistive Technologies for K–12 Students With Special Needs

This article describes successful assistive technology initiatives in Wisconsin and Schaumburg School District 54, Illinois, focusing on key elements of effective systemic change to improve schools. It details the promising benefits of assistive technology, evidenced by projects currently in place in Maryland, Kansas, Texas, and Michigan. Readers will consider research-supported and evidence-based answers to questions such as: (1) What are key issues around assistive technology? (2) How can assistive technology stop enabling special needs students' dependency on others and empower them? (3) How can it help in reducing achievement gaps and increasing access? and (4) What are some ways to increase teacher quality and collegial support?

Learning Points

Forum Guide to Elementary/Secondary Virtual Education

National Center for Educational Statistics

Great Schools: The Parents Guide to K-12 Success

Founded by a former teacher, GreatSchools helps parents choose schools, support children's education and improve schools in the community.

Open Educational Resources

OER Commons is the first comprehensive open learning network where teachers and professors (from pre-K to graduate school) can access their colleagues’ course materials, share their own, and collaborate on affecting today’s classrooms. It uses Web 2.0 features (tags, ratings, comments, reviews, and social networking) to create an online experience that engages educators in sharing their best teaching and learning practices.

Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education

Partners in Learning

The Microsoft Partners in Learning initiative supports the dual commitment by Microsoft to advance the quality of education and provide alternative channels for economic progress. By building partnerships with governments and schools around the globe, Partners in Learning works to integrate technology into daily teaching, learning, and research.

Practical Theory: A View from the Classroom

A Philadelphia principal’s blog explores issues in public education from an administrator’s point of view.

Promoting Education and Technology - Together

Join Cheryl Volkman, CEO Emeritus of AbleNet, Inc., in her online discussion of her experience working with and learning from administrators (hosted by the National Center for Technology Innovation).

Resource Kit on Specific Learning Disabilities Determination Procedures and RTI

Use this kit to navigate changes related to specific learning disability determination and responsiveness to intervention in your school.

Technology Links for Reading Instruction (PDF)

This document addresses five research based components of effective reading programs. A supplementary chart further breaks down each component into skill areas and provides links to associate software and technology.

Texas Assistive Technology Network