Below is a list of technology related links that we think you may find useful. We will add links to this page as we find new sites, so check back regularly. Also, please send any links that you would like to see added to this page to coetechnology@eku.edu

Technology in Education Sites:

• The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF)

  • Innovative models for K-12 teaching and learning.

• Teaching With Technology (EKU)

• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3)

  • U.S. Department of Education PT3 grants website.

• Project PICT Preservice Infusion of Computer Technology

  • Bowling Green State University site designed to enable preservice teachers to fully utilize modern technology for improved learning and achievement in their future classrooms.

• WWW4Teachers

  • An indexed collection of online resources made by teachers for teachers!

• Milken Family Foundation

  • Contains some excellent teaching with technology articles. 

• PBS Teacher Source

  • PBS forms Technology Alliances with companies that support PBS TeacherSource's mission to serve preK-12 educators.

• eSchool News Online

  • Contains a wide variety of K-12 technology information and resources. 

• CyberBee

  • Created by a school librarian, this site provides a wealth of resources for the school librarian including especially helpful resources for creating a school Web site, evaluating Web resources, and enhancing the curriculum with the Internet.

• Community Learning Network (CLN)

  • CLN is designed to help K-12 teachers integrate technology into their classrooms.

• Nine Rules for Good Technology

  • What distinguishes a good technology from a bad technology? The following nine characteristics define the former. Think of them as a checklist; a technology that has more of these features is, in general, better than a technology which has fewer of them.

• Education Commission of the States (ECS)

  • The mission of the Education Commission of the States is to help state leaders identify, develop and implement public policy for education that addresses current and future needs of a learning society.

• NCAM Educational Software Accessibility Guidelines

  • Production guidelines for making learning software usable by those who have low or no vision, impaired hearing, or impaired manual dexterity.

• EDvancement

  • EDvancenet has developed resources to help school leaders and policymakers address the issues surrounding the use of technology in K–12 education.

• Technology N' Teaching Lesson Plans

  • TNT is a database of technology-related lesson plans developed by Florida educators. Search 400 lesson plans to easily find activities to enhance your curriculum.

• An Educator's Guide to School Networks

  • This site will help you understand what it takes to become a networked school by providing you with an online tutorial on computer networks. This site covers topics such as local area networks, metropolitan area networks, and wide area networks along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.

• Regional Math/Science Collaborative of Southwestern Pennsylvania

  • The Regional Math/Science Collaborative is southwestern Pennsylvania's endeavor to coordinate and focus its efforts to strengthen math and science education for all students.

• North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL)

  • The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping schools -- and the students they serve--reach their full potential. Specializing in the educational applications of technology.

• Creative Classroom

  • Creative Classroom Online is packed with ready-to-use ideas, time-saving tips, and practical advice from experts and readers like you. From integrated classroom projects to strategies for tough-to-teach topics, the site is designed to keep you current--and inspired!

Online Tutorials and "How to" sites for popular software applications.

• Microsoft Office Tutorials

  • Word 2000

  • Excel 2000

  • PowerPoint 2000

  • Outlook 2000

  • Access 2000

  • Publisher 2000

  • FrontPage 2000

The Internet

• Glossary of Internet Terms

• The Kids Simple Guide to the Internet

• Web Searching

• Internet Tutorial