Elementary and Middle School

Resources

Articles and Papers

Berenfeld, B. (1996). Linking students to the infosphere. T.H.E Journal, 23(9), 76–83.

Bos, N. (1997). Student publishing of the value-added contributions to a digital library. In E Soloway (Chair), Using Online digital resources to support sustained inquiry learning in K–12 science. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago: IL.

Branigan, C. (2003). Study probes technology’s effect on math and science achievement. eSchool News. Retrieved May 2, 2003, from http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/recommendArticle.cfm?ArticleID=4192

California Instructional Technology Clearinghouse. (1999). A framework for evaluating integrated learning systems/multimedia instructional systems. Retrieved May 3, 2003, from http://clearinghouse.k12.ca.us/

California Instructional Technology Clearinghouse. (1999). Guidelines for the evaluation of instructional technology resources. Retrieved May 2, 2003, from http://clearinghouse.k12.ca.us/

Digital Library Project. (1997). Paper presented at the AERA at the University of Michigan. Retrieved May 9, 2003, from www.mydl.soe.umich.edu/

Digital Library Magazine. (1996, September). Retrieved May 7, 2003, from http://www.dlib.org/dlib/september96/umdl/09wallace.html

Internet projects registry. Global Schoolhouse. Retrieved May 16, 2003, from http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/pr/_cfm/index.cfm

Irwin, V. (2003, March 11). Educators debate whether computer use for young students makes them better learners or not. The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved May 7, 2003, from http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0311/p11s02-lecl.html

Learning and Leading with Technology. The magazine of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Eugene, OR. Retrieved May 11, 2003, from http://www.iste.org/LL/30/7/index.cfm

Lyons, D., Hoffman, J., Krajcik, J., & Soloway, E. (1997). An investigation of the use of the world wide web for on-line inquiry in a science classroom. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.

Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). (2002). Early connections: Technology in early childhood education. Northwest Educational Technology Consortium. Retrieved May 2, 2003, from http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL). (1999). New times demand new ways of learning. Retrieved May 26, 2003, from, http://www.ncrel.org/ncrel/sdrs/edtalk/newtimes.htm

Pea, R., & Gomez, L. (1992). Distributed multimedia learning environments: Why and how? Interactive Learning Environments, 2(2), 73–109.

Reil, M. (1993). Computer networking: A new tool for student and teacher education (Paper W3.6b). Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference.

Tinker, R. F. (1987). Educational technology and the future of science education. School Science and Mathematics, 87(6).

Books

Barnes, B., Brennan, C., Hixson, S., Lidbeck, G., Lockett, G., Maston, L., Mueh, K., Nishimoto, K., Wagner, R., & Yantosh, J. (1996). Tales from the electronic frontier: First hand experiences of teachers and students using the internet in K to 12 math and science. San Francisco, CA: WestEd Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Science and Mathematics Education (WERC).

Bozeman, W. (1999). Educational technology: Best practices from America's schools. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Fulton, K. (1997). Learning in a digital age: Insights into the issues. Santa Monica, CA: Milken Exchange on Education Technology.

Gordon, D. T. (2000). The digital classroom: How technology is changing the way we teach and learn. Cambridge, MA: The Harvard Education Letter.

Hooper, D., & Payne, C. (1999). Integrating technology into the science curriculum. Teacher Created Materials, Inc.

Kleiman, G. M. (2000). Myths and realities about technology in K–12 Schools. Newton, MA: The Center for Online Professional Education (COPE) at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC).

Linn, M. C., His, S. (2000). Computers, teachers, peers: Science learning partners. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Nelson, K. (2001). Teaching in the cyber age: Linking the internet and brain theory. Arlington Heights, IL: Skylight Professional Development.

Reynolds, K. E., & Barba, R. H. (1996). Technology for the teaching and learning of science. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Ronis, D. (2001). Problem-based learning for math and science: Integrating inquiry and the Internet. Arlington Heights, IL: Skylight Professional Development.

Stepien, W. J. (2002). Problem-based learning with the Internet, grades 3–6. Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.

Treasure zone: Interactive science sites for grades K–8. Ed’s Oasis. Retrieved May 6, 2003, from http://www.classroom.com/edsoasis/Treasure/TreasSci.html

Treasure zone: Interactive science sites for grades 6–12. Ed’s Oasis. Retrieved May 8, 2003, from http://www.classroom.com/edsoasis/Treasure/TreasSc2.html

Van Scoter, J., Ellis, D., & Railsback, J. (2001). Technology in early childhood education: Finding the balance. Portland, OR: Northwest Educational Technology Consortium.

Von Blanckensee, L. (1999). Technology tools for young learners. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Woodrow, J. (2000). Technology enhanced secondary science instruction: Seven years of success in core curriculum. Vancouver, BC: University of British Columbia, Technology Enhanced Secondary Science Instruction Project (TESSI).

Web Resources

Children’s Software Revue: http://www2.childrenssoftware.com

Classroom Connect: http://www.classroomconnect.com

DiscoverySchool.com: http://school.discovery.com/

Science Class: NSTA's montly electronic newsletter for science educators: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/archives.htm

SuperKids Educational Software Review:
http://www.superkids.com/aWeb/pages/reviews/reviews.html

TE-MAT: http://www.te-mat.org/

The School House Review: http://www.worldvillage.com/wv/school/html/scholrev.htm

Videos

Skrivan, B.; Shedlosky, J., Danielson, J., LeDuc, J.; & Logsdon, M. (1997). Exploring the Internet. Lincoln, NE: Great Plains National.

Sulla, N. (1998). The technology-infused middle school classroom. A video journal of education. Sandy, UT: Linton Professional Development Corporation (LPD).

Sulla, N. (1998). The technology-infused elementary school classroom. A video journal of education. Sandy, UT: Linton Professional Development Corporation (LPD).