| In 1999, a consortium of government and industry leaders, in association with Techies.com, developed Techies Day to encourage students of all ages to learn more about technology careers. This year’s observance is Oct. 7.
The purpose of the day was to help address long-term demands for technology workers, as well as to promote career awareness and achievement. To support these goals, technology professionals and organizations volunteer their time and skills. Look for individuals and groups in your area that will help you develop the use of technology in your classroom. And, check the numerous resources available online. Choose from:
Educational Technology
Center for Democracy and Technology
The center promotes democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age.
IBM Reinventing Education
A great program for integration of technology
IEEE Computer Society Learning Technology Task Force
International Forum of Educational Technology and Society (IFETS)
Group encourages discussion on the issues affecting the educational system developers (including AI) and education communities.
International Society for Technology in Education
ISTE is a nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders in educational technology.
International Technology Education Association
ITEA is the largest professional educational association, principal voice, and information clearinghouse devoted to enhancing technology education.
NCES Technology in Schools
Research on technology and its impact on schools
Office of Technology Assessments Publications
Technology for Teachers
Technology software and other resources for special education
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From and for the classroom
International Technology Education Association
List of technology resources
The Evolution of Time Measurement through the Ages
Good models of teaching with technology
MEA Foundation
MEAF is dedicated to helping young people with disabilities, through technology,
maximize their potential and fully participate in society.
National Cristina Foundation (NCF)
This group provides computer technology and solutions for people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons.
TechLearning
This site has examples of programs that are current and work.
Virginia State Standards for technology
Practice tests for grades five and eight
World Wide Web for teachers
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General sites
Apple.Mac
Includes iPods and podcasting
Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Group links professionals with a common interest in educational technology and its application to learning.
Computer Using Educators, Inc.
An active group that promotes hands-on technology conferences
Early Childhood Technology Literacy Project
An instructional project in Montgomery County Public Schools focused on integrating technology to increase primary students' skills in reading and writing
Education with New Technologies
This site is designed to help educators integrate new technologies. You must register.
Electronic Privacy Information Center
Learn about privacy and civil liberties in the information age; you must register.
From Now On - The Educational Technology Journal
Microsoft Education
Find everything from best practices to help for parents.
A Practical Journal of Multimedia, CD-ROM, Online & Internet in K-12
This interesting site provides a wide array of resources and current events.
Technology grants
TERC Science & Math Learning
Electronic community fosters collaboration among leaders in teacher development.
Ties Magazine
Publication supports technology education and integrating math, science and technology curricula in middle and high schools.
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Grant sites
Federal Funding for Technology Education
Grants for Nonprofits: Computer Technology
View this compilation of web pages and books for nonprofit organizations seeking funding for computer technology.
Microsoft
Dial 1-800-704-8215 for free workshops.
TechCorps
Find out who may offer help wiring your school for the future.
Technology Grant News
Directory of current, ongoing & open technology grants
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NCLB and other laws
Computer Law
An absolutely huge site that deals with computer law, history of computers, hoaxes, intellectual property, government agencies, domain names and much more.
IPLawUS.com
Domain & Trademark issues for lawyers, consumers & Web
Tech Briefs for NCLB Planners
State and local technology planners who intend to apply for funding can get a free tool from The Northeast and Islands Regional Technology Consortium to help apply.
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Useful Apple sites
Applelinks
This Macintosh resource offers software and hardware links and a Buyer's Guide.
Association of Macintosh Trainers
EveryMac
MacFixIt
Macinstein
MacInTouch
Upgrades for Mac software
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