Resources

This page contains files and links that may prove useful to the work of the Technology Committee. It is not intended to be a complete listing of all resources, but a selection of "starting points."

International Society for Technology Education (ISTE)- a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the use of information technology to aid in learning, teaching of K-12 students and teachers. One of the primary tools to help them do this are their National Educational Technology Standards (NETS). The NETS have served as a roadmap since 1998 for improved learning and teaching. They help measure proficiency and set goals for what students (NETS•S), teachers (NETS•T), and administrators (NETS•A) should know and be able to do with technology in education. Our proven leadership in developing benchmarks and guiding implementation has resulted in broad adoption of ISTE's standards in the U.S. and many other countries.
 * NETS for Students - the standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge students need to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly global and digital world.
 * Listing (PDF)
 * Student Profiles
 * Essential Conditions (PDF)
 * NETS Implementation Wiki
 * NETS for Teachers - the standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge educators need to teach, work, and learn in an increasingly connected global and digital society.
 * Listing (PDF)
 * Essential Conditions (PDF)
 * NETS for Administrators - the standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge school administrators and leaders need to support digital age learning, implement technology, and transform the education landscape.
 * Listing (PDF)
 * Essential Conditions (PDF)

Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) - the premier professional association for school district technology leaders. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders. This organization facilitates a number of initiatives associated with the technological structure of educational institutions. Some of them are listed below.
 * CoSN Broadband Knowledge Center
 * CoSN Green Computing
 * Mastering the Moment - budgetary related items

Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21)- a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student. As the United States continues to compete in a global economy that demands innovation, P21 and its members provide tools and resources to help the U.S. education system keep up by fusing the 3Rs and 4Cs (Critical thinking and problem solving, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity and innovation).
 * Framework for 21st Century Learning