Technology

Substantial investment in educational technology has led to a dramatic rise in the numbers of computers in schools—many with multi-media and Internet capabilities. According to Glenn Kleiman of the Center for Online Professional Education, the rapid influx of technology into schools is running ahead of the educational vision and careful planning necessary to put technology to good use. Several EDC centers and projects provide guidance on technology integration to schools and districts, based on the extensive research and evaluation we conduct on educational technology programs. We also develop innovative uses of technology to enhance student and teacher learning.

Educational Video Games for Girls

EDC’s Cornelia Brunner says girls prefer video games with lots of interaction between characters and their environment, and these games require much more sophisticated technology and take longer to develop.

Students Shape Urban Planning (ITEST Massachusetts)

Urban Ecology is a project developed by the Urban Ecology Institute and Boston College to provide 7-12th grade teachers and students with scientific, instructional, and technological training in urban ecology field studies. This Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project is funded by the National Science Foundation and supported by the Learning Resource Center at EDC.

Publishing Genome Research (ITEST New Jersey)

Bioinformatics: the Rutgers Initiative in Teacher Enhancement (BRITE) is a project engaging thousands of New Jersey high school students and their teachers in cutting edge molecular biology investigations. This Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project is funded by the National Science Foundation and supported by the Learning Resource Center at EDC.

Gaining Catfish Aquaculture Skills (ITEST Mississippi)

Catfish Environmental Monitoring (CEMO), a collaboration between Mississippi Valley State University and Scotland Fisheries, is a program designed to integrate experientially-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning into the high school curriculum of 13 rural Mississippi Delta schools. This Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project is funded by the National Science Foundation and supported by the Learning Resource Center at EDC.

Girls Explore IT Careers (ITEST California)

Build IT is an afterschool and summer program for underserved middle school girls that capitalizes on its participants interest in design and communication technologies by engaging them in hands-on, collaborative, real-world experiences. This project, a collaboration between SRI International and Girls Inc of Alameda County (GAIC). This Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project is funded by the National Science Foundation and supported by the Learning Resource Center at EDC.

Becoming Green Energy Experts (ITEST Michigan)

Green Energy Technologies in the City (GET City), a collaboration between Michigan State University and Lansing Boys and Girls Club, is a program designed to empower inner-city youth to become community science experts in energy sustainability and environmental health topics. This Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project is funded by the National Science Foundation and supported by the Learning Resource Center at EDC.

Bridging Culture, Community, and Science (ITEST Maine)

Community for Rural Education Stewardship and Technology (CREST) a project for students and teachers, uses Web design, ethnography, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to address community challenges in rural areas of Maine. This Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project is funded by the National Science Foundation and supported by the Learning Resource Center at EDC.

Inside ITEST (Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers)

The Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program includes more than 135 projects across 38 states that help young people and teachers build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a technologically rich society. The ITEST Learning Resource Center at EDC supports these projects and is showcasing a selection of their contributions to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and workforce development.

Radio Instruction Gets Good Reception

New study shows that radio is successfully reaching children in remote corners of the world.

The Right Frequency

EDC’s Sudan Radio Service provides balanced, unbiased news despite many media restrictions.