http://www.edtags.org/ http://www.edtags.org/css/EdTags.jpghttp://www.edtags.org/bookmarks.php/all/setda Recent bookmarks posted to Edtags.org 60 http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=56081 This article shares the new guidance from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) for reforming the nation's schools with the help of technology. sanchye Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:09:46 +0000 t561 technology setda guidelines recommedations http://www.thejournal.com/articles/23551 State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released a report highlighting the need for professional development as a way to empower teachers and the role that technology can play in teachers' ongoing learning. amarjit Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:01:23 +0000 t561 teacher training teacher development educational technology setda teacher attrition http://www.setda.org/web/guest/2020/assessmenttrends This website contains a report on assessment which talks about how technology supports assessment that improves teaching and learning. It also gives some current and emerging assessment trends. sanchye Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:04:10 +0000 t561 assessments technology setda http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=54254;_hbguid=9dcab52b-f5ab-4eaf-96cb-ece0e4045502 Despite significant gains in high-speed connectivity among schools in the last decade, most schools' broadband access is still not sufficient to accommodate current and future technology needs, according to a report released this month by SETDA. High-speed internet access is vital for U.S. education and global competitiveness, and ensuring broadband access for all students has become a... uma Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:43:58 +0000 setda k-12 high-speed internet broadband ed tech http://www.setda.org/web/guest/individualstateprofile The reports displayed on this site include data from the No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program.These reports can be used to review the effectiveness of EETT within your state, to compare state programs or to view examples of exemplary programs within each state. Great for grant writers/seekers. aseldow Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:31:49 +0000 t529 nclb cio setda tech director fall river http://www.setda.org/web/guest/maximizingimpactreport In a new report, Maximizing the Impact: "The Pivotal Role of Technology in a 21st Century Education System", the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills urged renewed emphasis on technology in education. aseldow Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:46:40 +0000 setda 21st century technology ed tech reports http://www.thejournal.com/articles/21460 The United States Senate has released a discussion draft for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Seconday Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), Titles I through VII and X. As with the House version introduced last month, the Senate's draft includes language from the ATTAIN Act, emphasizing funding for education technology, professional development, and various systemic reform initiatives. uma Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:41:20 +0000 nclb attain iid cosn iste setda siia http://www.thejournal.com/articles/21110 The United States Senate late last week introduced S. 1996, its version of ATTAIN (Achievement Through Technology and Innovation), a bill to reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Act of 2001. ATTAIN was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives back in May. uma Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:42:47 +0000 congress attain ed tech title iid iste setda http://www.setda.org/web/guest/toolkit2007/medialiteracy/nationalperspective The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has developed a set of materials that promote a systemic approach for information and media literacy within our schools. We seek to help states develop a common vision and implementation strategies that prepare students to make safe, responsible, and smart use of technology and media both in and out of school in the 21st Century. uma Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:27:50 +0000 media literacy online internet internet safety setda toolkit online resources http://www.setda.org/web/guest/stateliteracyreport In a survey conducted by SETDA in December 2006, 38 states and DC responded to questions regarding their approach to media literacy. The survey showed that much effort is being put toward developing standards and policies that keep our students safe online, provide them with technology skills, as well as utilize communication and information in the most productive ways. A snapshot of survey results is presented in this report uma Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:26:14 +0000 media literacy online internet internet safety setda cable in the classroom cic http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showstoryts.cfm?ArticleID=7252 A new survey from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and Cable in the Classroom reveals that states are making progress when it comes to teaching students about media and information literacy--but two out of five states surveyed still don't have standards in place for doing this. To help states and school systems teach important media-literacy skills, SETDA has issued a new toolkit containing resources and advice. uma Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:24:59 +0000 media literacy online internet internet safety setda cable in the classroom cic