Resources

On this page you will find a number of resources to help faculty successfully incorporate various technological applications into their lessons.

Professional Organizations

EDUCAUSE - EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) - This international not-for-profit organization is dedicated to the advancement of information technology in the classroom.

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - ISTE developed the National Educational Technology Standards and advances the effective use of technology in education.

New Media Consortium (NMC) - The New Media Consortium (NMC) is an international 501(c)3 not-for-profit consortium of nearly 200 leading colleges, universities, and museums dedicated to the exploration and use of new media and new technologies.

The TLT Group - The TLT Group promotes an international network of educators and institutions working together to enhance information technology in the classroom.

Tools

The CEO Forum School Technology and Readiness Report - This report outlines the stages through which teachers and students travel before they become technology innovators.

The DL Clearinghouse - The DL Clearinghouse provides faculty with best practices and tips for conducting online courses.

CETLA's Distance-Learning Orientation for Faculty
On this page, you will find information to prepare you for the unique DL environment.

CETLA's Distance-Learning Orientation for Students
On this page, you will find information to help students decide if a DL class is appropriate for them as well as directions to orient them to the unique DL environment.

UMUC-Verizon Virtual Resource Site for Teaching with Technology - A partnership between the University of Maryland, University College, and Verizon Telecommunications, this site presents a self-guided learning module on effective uses of technology in the classroom.

CETLA's Multimedia Resources - This webpage provides links to a wide range of online learning objects designed for both in-class and distance-learning settings.