Instructional Technology, also often referred to as Educational Technology, deals with the use of technology in teaching. This includes using interactive computer technologies for accompanying traditional courses, course websites, network learning, but also such relatively simple technologies as traditional audio-visual equipment (video, overhead projectors).
CTIE is a research and development center at the University of Missouri dedicated to the reform of teaching and learning methods at all education levels through the innovative application of technology. www.ctie.missouri.edu
The Journal of Virtual Environments is a refereed electronic journal which publishes research that relates to Virtual Environments or makes use of Virtual Environments. www.brandeis.edu/pubs/jove
Database of sites searchable by grade and subject area for curriculum materials, ideas, homework help, lesson plans, projects, and resources for gifted and talented students. Also includes some of the success stories of those who have integrated technolog k12.bellsouth.com/index.html
How technology fits in - and changes - the classroom. The Center is a nonprofit research and educational group based in Washington, D.C. www.tecsoc.org/edu/edu.htm
Practical room designs for more effective educational multimedia presentations with advice ranging from lighting to future proofing, including advice about equipment not violating codes. www.classroomdesignforum.org
This site presents a collection of papers on the theories and applications of role play simulation for teaching and learning. There are links to other educational simulation references and to a bibliography of related articles. www.roleplaysim.org/papers
A team of instructional development experts create customized, needs-based training material to improve employee knowledge, skills, and performance. www.learningsolutionsgroup.com
A manual written for beginning videographers, parents and educators which includes discussions on equipment, videotaping situations, scripting, and other related topics. www.angelfire.com/ar2/videomanual1
A non-profit initiative aimed at helping teachers and students cope with technology integration. Many photographs of computer setups, and a good number of science resources. www.scienceman.com
In addition to retail and freeware versions of language learning modules with exercises and results viewer, this site allows importation of electronic text, sound, picture, or video for custom multimedia exercises. www.dewildecbt.com
Links to web sites with components of design, implementation, and evaluation of games and simulations to improve learning results. Also includes a catalog of games and links to articles on such topics as getting a group to think like a genius and managin www.nasaga.org
In addition to providing an annual conference with the opportunity to review the latest technology trends, this site has technology articles with hyperlinks to resources. www.fetc.org
Provides commercial online instruction on various subjects such as Flash 5 and HTML. Services for design and development of educational media for the web and interactive TV also available. www.roundworldmedia.com