Classroom Technology Associations and Organizations
The use of advanced technology in education is at once a boon and a challenge. The process of installing computer systems, training teachers and support staff, and integrating this new technology into the existing curriculum can be a backbreaking, nerve-wracking job. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates the use of AT in the schools, as a tool for access and independence for disabled students, in addition to the tools and techniques needed for the non-handicapped majority. Learning how others have succeeded can give you a needed boost toward your own success. Use the links provided here to locate helpful resources on associations and organizations concerning educational technology, classroom networks and technology.
4 Directions: Native American Culture and Education Guide
Integrating technology with Native American culture and education, 4 Directions offers a resource library and list of participating schools.
A Plus America
Get an overview of the American A Plus program, which provides free technology to schools through successful school-business partnerships.
Ability Research Center, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Outlines the research, assessment, training, and technical services available in assistive computer technology for those with disabilities.
Advanced Network and Service
Multimedia educational services and products which advance education by the use of computer network applications and technology in schools.
Alliance for Technology Access
A network providing information and support services to adults and children with disabilities, focusing on the use of assistive technology.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology
This organization promotes educational technology by professional development for educators, with doctoral research, legislative updates, and more.
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Get details about the mission, activities, publications, and projects of this group for the research and dissemination of information technology.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia
Detailed listings of radio, television, and online programs, program summaries, transcript information, and a list of e-mail and site references.
Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, Australia
Archived conference proceedings, electronic discussions, members services, links to the refereed Australian Journal of Educational Technology.
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency, United Kingdom
This government-sponsored organization was established in order to ensure that technology helps raise educational standards. Read all about it.
Center for Applied Special Technology: Universal Design and Learning Guide
Information on CAST professional development programs, products, the CAST National Universal Design Laboratory, and the 'Interfaces' newsletter.
Center for Educational Leadership and Technology
Information on the Center for Educational Leadership and Technology, and how CELT focuses on the use of technology for educational reform.
Distance Education and Training Center
The importance and process of accreditation, with a list of accredited distance education providers, publications, workshops and conferences.
Education Australia: Education Network Australia
This education company seeks to ensure optimal internet use in education, primarily by managing the Education Network Australia (EdNA) Online.
Educational Communications Board, Wisconsin
Wisconsin's ECB provide a statewide telecommunications system and assistance in the diffusion of advanced technologies in support of education.
Educational Computing Association of Western Australia
Get details of professional development seminars, national and international conferences, and an extensive network of resources for educators.
EduCause.edu: Information Technology and Higher Education Guide
Information technology in higher education group offers general information, calendar of upcoming events, and searchable electronic publications.
EduCause.edu: Instructional Management Systems Project
States that the development and promotion of open specifications for creating and managing online content will improve teaching and learning both.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology: Consortium for School Networking
This organization promotes educational technology in K-12 schools. The site includes membership, conference, workshops and online forums.
Florida State University, Tallahassee: Learning Systems Institute: Center for Performance Technology
A part of Florida State's Learning Systems Institute, the site has a staff directory, FAQs, current projects, and the organization's goals.
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia: Center for History and New Media
Information and discussion concerning the nexus of history and the new media, with the essay "Historians and the Web: A Beginner's Guide."
GTE Internet Working: Co-Nect School Resources Guide
Information on networking infrastructure, teacher training, and curricula, with links to Co-NECT schools, and issues in educational technology.
Heritage Online: Online Teachers Training Institute
This online institute trains teachers to use the internet for distance education. Browse here for sample lesson plans and related internet links.
Illinois Assistive Technology Project
Get information on the organization and assistive technology resources, with legislative details and access to several group publications.
International Society for Technology in Education
Assisting the use of technology in education by providing educators with curriculum materials, research, and developmental and policy updates.
International Technology Education Association
Showcases information on educational technology, select sites and events, a directory of links to K-12 pages, government agencies, and more.
International Telecomputing Consortium: Education and Library Networks Coalition
ELNC oversees the implementation and effects of the Universal Service provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, in schools and libraries.
MadLab.org
Electronics workshops for students and teachers. Offers kits, lessons in electronics, clubs, a list of science festivals, a problem corner, and pictures.
Micro Electronics in Education Unit, Wales, United Kingdom
Organization promoting the use of technology covers conferences, projects, and computer and Welsh language resources. In English and Welsh.
Murdoch University, Perth, Australia: Online Educational Courses Guide
Get information from Murdoch University on courses it offers via the internet, with sample units, advice on enrolling, academic issues, and links.
National Center for Technology Planning
Information related to educational technology planning, with articles and additional resources: sample state, district, and building-level plans.
National Education Association
An immense, information-packed site on American education and current reform initiatives to improve public education at all levels, and much more.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory: North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium
An organization helping educators in its regional states to increase and improve the use of educational technology, with practical applications.
Northern College, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom: Multimedia and Primary Education
MAPE promotes the use of information technology in primary schools throughout Scotland. Site provides details on conferences and a journal.
Northwest Educational Technology Consortium
This consortium works to integrate technology and learning in schools in the Pacific Northwest. Site offers a newsletter and discussion of issues.
Online Internet Institute
The Online Internet Institute has the "National Professional Development Library," a resource for K-12 teachers using computers in the classroom.
Open Training and Education Network, Australia
Using technology for flexible, self-paced, distance delivery, this VocEd provider gives details to prospective students and contacts for courses.
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio: Instructional Telecommunications Council
Information on instructional technology and its use in distance education, particularly at higher education levels: services, research and links.
Technology Student Association
Association for students enrolled in technology education: offers a discussion forum, links, and a site for those becoming technology educators.
Tennessee State University, Nashville: Diane Project
An electronic community for business and schools explains its mission, projects, and affiliations, with related articles and digital photo album.
United States Distance Learning Association
Research concerning K-12 and higher education distance learning, a fact sheet of basic terminology and philosophy, with links to providers.
Universal Service Administrative Company
Nonprofit organization ensuring affordable telecommunications to all states in the U.S. Includes separate sections on and links to each program.
Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association, United Kingdom
Development association for information systems in higher education in the U.K. offers newsletters, journals, and links to current projects.
University of Geneva, Switzerland: Educational Technology Institutions Guide
Institutions, government agencies, companies, organizations, and academic departments researching and developing educational technology.
University of Indiana, Bloomington: Center for Excellence in Education
The Center for Excellence in Education offers information on its organization, which promotes, among other things, technology in education.
University of Missouri, Columbia: Center for Technology Innovations in Education
CTIE works for the improvement of education, through the invention of new technologies. Site presents the center's five research projects.
University of Reading, England, United Kingdom: European Initiative for Biotechnology Education
European organization offers resources for teachers and students, including curriculum materials, activities, CD-ROMs, newsletters, and more.