Fostering the Use of Educational Technology: Elements of a National Strategy

Assesses current classroom use of technology and proposes a strategy for incorporating technology in America's schools.

Table of Contents:
SUMMARY CURRENT USE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ELEMENTS OF A NATIONAL STRATEGY TO EXPAND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION THE FEDERAL ROLE IN FOSTERING EFFECTIVE USE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Chapter One INTRODUCTION EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEFINED WHY IS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF PUBLIC POLICY? RESEARCH APPROACH AND OUTLINE OF REPORT Chapter Two THE USE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TODAY CURRENT SCHOOL AND STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY Existing Penetration of Technology in Schools Use of Computers by Students Penetration of Telecommunication Networks EXPERIENCE OF A HANDFUL OF TECHNOLOGY-RICH SCHOOLS Blackstock Junior High School, Port Hueneme, California Christopher Columbus Middle School, Union City, New Jersey East Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, California Northbrook Middle School, Houston, Texas Taylorsville Elementary School, Taylorsville, Indiana Qualities Shared by Five Technology-Rich Schools THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Evidence on the Effectiveness of Educational Programs Making Extensive Use of Technology Evidence Concerning the Performance of Technology-Rich Schools A Note of Caution from History Conclusion Chapter Three THE COSTS OF TECHNOLOGY-RICH SCHOOLS CURRENT SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY EXPENDITURE COSTS OF INCREASING THE LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS Factors Affecting School-Level Costs Conclusion Chapter Four CHALLENGES OF CREATING A NATION OF TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED SCHOOLS FINANCING THE COSTS OF INTRODUCING AND USING TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS Front-End Investment Continuing Costs of Operating Technology-Rich Schools Opportunities for Federal and State Action PROVIDING TEACHERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED FOR EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY-RICH SCHOOLS The Nature of the Current Teaching Force Support for Continuing Professional Development Preservice Training for Teachers Opportunities for Federal, State, and Local Action ENSURING THAT NEEDED SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE Market Supply and Demand for Educational Software Opportunities for Federal, State, and Local Action Chapter Five SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS FINDINGS ELEMENTS OF A NATIONAL STRATEGY TO EXPAND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION Relate Use of Technology to Educational Reform Agenda Build Costs of Educational Technology into State and Local Education Budgets Provide Access to National Information Infrastructure Monitor the Equality of Access to Benefits of Educational Technology and Work to Improve That Equality of Access Where Possible Capitalize on the Lessons of Pioneer Schools and Districts The Federal Role in Fostering Effective Use of Educational Technology Appendix PARTICIPANTS IN CTI WORKSHOPS Bibliography