New report on technology use from AFT-NEA

We need to a better job in our classrooms...the report indicates that even with all of the technology, many teachers have not changed their mode of instruction. Of course, those of you have instituted assured experiences integrating technology and 21st century skills to add value to curriculum and instruction are ahead of the curve...

Just Released! ISTE's NETS*T (teachers)

The New National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T) were released @ NECC on Monday. Goto the ISTE NETS page, on the left side, select NETS for Teachers and then follow the link for NETS for Teachers 2008. (The link to the actual standards is too long for BLOGGER.)

News from SETDA; Appropriation Status of EETT

Earlier this week, the House shared its FY09 Appropriations for EETT - $272.25 million. This small increase specifically represents a statement by the Appropriations Committee to show a "turn of the tide" in terms of funding for educational technology and is the first time that we have received any increase in the House for about 4 years.

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, HHS and Education also released its marked-up its version of the FY09 spending bill yesterday. EETT received level-funding in this bill, which translates into $267.4 million.

Although we would all prefer larger numbers, this does put EETT in a good position as we enter the probable continuing resolution or the eventual conference and voting on Appropriations. The continuation of this program and the indication of support from the House and the Senate is important as we move forward with a new Congress and Administration.

New SETDA white paper on broadband access

SETDA releases the first whitepaper report from the Vision 20/20 Action Plan series “High-Speed Broadband Access for All Kids: Breaking through the Barriers” this report addresses the growing concern and critical need for high-speed Internet access among our districts and schools