Planning
NCTP(National Center for
Technology Planning)
The NCTP site is an excellent resource for finding links
for technology planning.
Developing Effective Technology Plans
Great ideas for developing a technology plan for your school. Integrating technology is more than putting computers into your school. Some ideas are presented here that may help you design an effective plan for technology.
Technology Planning: Recipe for Success
What steps are needed to develop a technology plan for your school? What is a technology plan? This site will try to help you solve these questions so that you may get started on your own technology plan.
Computer
Labs Versus Classroom Integration of Computers
The argument presented here is where should we locate
our computers to get effective use from them in our schools: in the classroom
or in computer labs. See research-based and opinion-based arguments
for phasing out computer labs and putting the computers into the classroom.
How
to Set Up Computers in Your Classroom
A classroom computer can be a motivating and powerful
tool. This site gives you some tips for setting up computers in your
classroom, whether you have one computer or several computers.
Computer
Classroom Design
The physical set-up is an important consideration for
designers of computer classrooms. This site helps with ideas for
where to put your computers, the layout of the room, what type of
chairs to use, student/computer and student/instructor interface, and technical
requirements in setting up your room.
Easing
Eyestrain for Computer Users
Children, as well as adults, spend hours on computers.
Visual skills in children are not fully developed, which may lead to Computer
Vision Syndrome. See some excellent tips to help children avoid vision
problems related to extended computer use.