A technology infrastructure is composed of equipment, communication lines, and software that support education technology in a school or district. This section includes articles about innovative technologies and methods for developing an infrastructure suited to a specific community’s education program and operating environment.

 

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7 Things You Should Know About Cyberinfrastructure

Cyberinfrastructure merges technology, data, and human resources into a seamless whole. It integrates high-performance computing, remote sensors, large data sets, middleware, and sophisticated applications. It also helps faculty and students share expertise, tools, and facilities to generate knowledge.

7 Things You Should Know About Grid Computing

Grid computing uses middleware to coordinate disparate IT resources across a network, allowing them to function as a virtual whole. The goal of a computing grid, like that of the electrical grid, is to provide users with access to the resources they need, when they need them. Grids address two distinct but related needs: providing remote access to IT assets, and aggregating processing power.

8 Tips for Going Paperless

Eliminating paper files and handouts is a practical, easy to understand application of computer technology. Read suggestions from two technology coordinators on how to convert district information from paper based to paperless.

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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.

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Addressing Cyberbullying in Schools

Address the issue of cyberbullying with tools and workshops provided through this resource, and help students understand that bullying and cyberbullying are behaviors that will not be tolerated.

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Arcademic Skill Builders

Arcademic Skill Builders is a nonprofit web site that features online educational games offering a new approach to learning basic math, language arts, vocabulary, and thinking skills. Inspired by arcade games and the intense engagement they foster between the game and player, the site's programs stem from experience, systematic observations, and research in understanding student learning in school and social situations.

Asset Management Systems

Asset management systems enable districts to efficiently keep track of their computer equipment. Read this article to learn about asset management systems and how they can help districts save money.

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Boost the Credibility of Your Grant Proposal with a Solid Review of Existing Research

This article briefly presents the components of a literature review necessary to help make technology grant proposals successful.

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Class Homepage Builder

Build class websites with this easy to use tool that allows you to communicate with students and parents in one setting.

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.

Computer simulation helps young children learn conflict-resolution skills

A computer game designed to teach non-violence and conflict resolution skills to young children has found a home with Curriki, the nonprofit collection of open online curricular materials available for downloading free of charge. The computer game, called "Cool School: Where Peace Rules," features animated school characters in situations that ask children ages 5-7 to select an action for resolving a potential conflict.

Concord Consortium Blog

The Concord Consortium is a nonprofit educational research and development organization that works to create interactive materials that exploit the power of information technologies. The blog for the Concord Consortium features brief articles on a variety of topics relating to educational technology.

ConnSENSE Podcasts

Learn about new technology tools, including the updated TechMatrix, that were introduced at the recent ATIA Conference.

Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is a voice for K-12 education leaders who use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning. CoSN provides products and services to support leadership development, advocacy, coalition building, and awareness of emerging technologies.

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CoSN Small District Technology Leadership Wiki

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is a voice for K-12 education leaders who use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning. The objective of this wiki is to provide a space for collaborative work around topics regarding effective planning for and use and implementation of technology.

Creating an Effective Virtual School Program

This article explains how administrators can turn their ideas into reality and implement virtual schools. The article lays out the initial choices that must be made, and delves into important topics such as accountability and finding the right teachers for virtual schools. 

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Digital Media e-Guide

Read about this introduction to technology tools for the art room, which covers everything from hard drives and printers, digital cameras, and digital video cameras, to different types of drawing, painting, animation, and web publishing softwares.

EdTech Locator - Tech Coordinators

Use the EdTech Locator to identify where you, your school, or district is located on a continuum of technology integration. Map a course to deepen your technology integration to improve the achievement of all students. In addition, use CITEd's Teacher Self Assessment to help identify your placement on the Ed Tech Locator.

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Ed-Tech Online

This website that compiles all of the funding sources for educational technology provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Rather than search the multiple websites of various organizations, a visit to Ed-Tech Online will lead you to grant program summaries, strategic objectives, appropriations, contact names and telephone numbers, as well as direct links to the government agencies offering specific grants.

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EdTech Online: Grants

Explore this easy-to-use grant directory to learn more about U.S. Department of Education technology grants for states, districts and local schools.

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