Professional Development
Professional development is targeted at successful technology integration. Professional development is an essential component in the process of teachers learning to effectively integrate technology in a classroom environment. This training can take many forms and should include a wide variety of skills beyond the operation of specific software. This resource area provides resources for professional development opportunities that exist across the country.
Professional Journals for Mathematical Concepts & Applications
TCRecord.org: The Voice of Scholarship in Education
URL: http://www.tcrecord.org/default.asp
Description: This online publication of a print journal has articles on technology, learning, teaching, and assessment/evaluation. The site uses reader survey information to personalize content. It is a good resource for current research and technology information.
Sponsoring Organizations:
Teachers College - www.tc.columbia.edu/
Colombia University - www.columbia.edu/
Electronic-School: The School Technology Authority
URL: http://www.electronic-school.com/index.html
Grades: K-12
Description: This quarterly technology magazine for K-12 leaders and online resource from American School Board Journal chronicles technology change in the classroom and much more. There is also a forum, tech reviews, informational meetings, and links to other technology education sites.
Sponsoring Organization: National School Board Association - www.nsba.org/