Technology In Support of Learning
A number of professional associations provide valuable guidance on
the many ways in which technology can enhance education. The
Software & Information Industry Association recently released its
Vision K-20 website and report, which calls for every K-20 educational
institution to fully embrace technology and e-learning by the end of
the decade. xxxiii
On the industry side, Cisco has commissioned a
comprehensive literature review on the effectiveness of various
educational technologies.xxxiv
In 2008, the Consortium for School
Networking (CoSN) launched Empowering the 21st Century
Superintendent, a resource-rich website to help superintendents and
other district leaders build their knowledge, skills, and confidence
about educational technology.xxxv
The International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE)xxxvi
offers a wealth of resources on its
website, including their award-winning Center for Applied Research in
Educational Technology (CARET),xxxvii
which features research-based
resources that address critical educational technology questions.