Resources

NEA Publishes Survey of Educational Technologies

Gains and Gaps Online: An NEA Survey of Educational Technologies in U.S. Schools  (PDF, 520k, 62 pg) finds that the majority of educators, including education support professionals, have access to a computer at school, and a growing number of them are involved in school technology decisions. But many educators still say the biggest obstacle to increasing their technology proficiency is a lack of time. Take a look at school technology from the educator's perspective. View the Executive Summary of this report. (October 2004)

Education Week Issues Annual Technology Report

"Technology Counts" is Education Week's annual 50-state report on educational technology. The report for 2005  tracks the economic and policy forces that are moving educational technology dollars in new directions.  The 2004 report explored the role that technology is playing in classrooms across the globe. It includes breakdowns by continent and U.S. state on access to, and use of, technology in education. (Registration required; limited access.)

Tool To Evaluate Science Curricula Available Online

Need help evaluating the range of science curricula available on CD and on the Internet? This free online guide allows educators to judge whether materials available electronically support the kinds of effective science teaching and learning recommended in the national science education standards. "Selecting Computer-Based High School Science Curricula: A Guide for Teachers " was developed by the Center for Science Education in 2004.

Visions for the Future of Education Using Technology

Distinguished educators and technology specialists describe learning experiences of the future in 2020 Visions: Transforming Education and Training Through Advanced Technologies   (PDF, 85 pg).

Among those adding to this collection is NEA Executive Director John I. Wilson. Check out his contribution: "A Visit to the Springdale School System in 2012." He writes, "Students will require both technological fluency and whole new levels of media literacy skills. Educational employees will have a vast array of tools to tap the potential of every child, but will also face the significant challenge of managing these new responsibilities." (September 2002)