The tech support section includes information about issues related to staffing models, funding models, and practices that keep a school or district’s computer systems up and running. Resources in this section include innovative practices on providing support. 

 

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Assistive Technology for Alternate Assessment and Evidence-Based Practice

Find out some ways to use technology for ongoing accessible diagnostic and prescriptive curriculum planning and alternate assessment through general education curriculum software that has been designed for universal access and provides scaffolds for differentiated instruction.

Classroom 2.0 Wiki

This site is devoted to building resources for the classroom and professional-development use of Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies. It provides you with a good overview of the technologies, some ideas for lesson plans, and then points you in the direction of more detailed resources.

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EdTech Locator - PD 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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Educational Technology

Educational Technology provides news, techniques, and theories of effective use of technology in education for use and consideration when implementing professional development.

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Information Technology Making a Difference in Children's Lives: An Issue Brief for Leaders for Children

This Issue Brief urges groups working on children's issues to include technology planks in their platforms and policy agendas. In addition to working for equitable access to digital tools for underserved children, the report encourages leaders of children to lobby for changes in public programs serving children to make them more effective, efficient and accessible by incorporating information and communications technology.

Instructional Module Assessment

The assessment module is meant for use either after completion of the project-based learning module or with participants who are familiar with project-based learning. The module is designed for a two to three hour class or session, divided into two parts.

Maine Learning Technology Initiative: Successful Strategies for Maine Schools

What makes for the successful implementation of one-to-one technology in the classroom? Explore this resource to find a list of strategies that will ease the process. Each strategy refers to supporting resources, including many from Maine schools.

Maine Learning Technology Initiative

Route 21

Help yourself and your staff infuse 21st century skills into education. Explore this one-stop-shop for 21st century skills-related information, resources, and community tools.

Science, Art, and Technology

Science, Art, and Technology was originally offered by The Art Institute of Chicago to Chicago Public School science teachers interested in exploring the relationship between science and art within a museum setting. Search the website for lesson plans, professional development materials, and other resources to explore the intersections of science, art, and technology.

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This blog delivers daily computer tips in the form of web sites, files, and news for educators, parents, and administrators.