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In this Issue: NOTES FROM THE The RTECs: A Wealth of Resources |
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR
A Wealth of Resources
The Web is awash with resources for educators, more than you'll ever have time to investigate. That's why this issue of the NETC Circuit focuses on resources available through the Regional Technology in Education Consortia--the RTECs--which have been providing and disseminating useful resources for educators who use technology since their inception in 1995.
Created by the Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement, each of the six RTECs serves a section of the country, as the map on the inside shows. But resources created by the RTECs are available to all educators.
This issue of the Circuit highlights only a few of the resources made available by the RTECs; but in investigating them, you'll gain insight into what the RTECs are about and see how to access even more resources.
We've broken down the resources by category to help you find what you're looking for quickly:
- Resources for the classroom,
- Resources for educators,
- Resources for professional development,
- Resources for policy, planning, and evaluating, and
- Resources for equity.
Some resources, of course, fit into more than one category, so take time to look at everything. And remember: Although each RTEC serves its own region, you can contact any of them for further information on their resources. (NETC--your RTEC--is available to provide additional assistance.)
Speaking of resources, also in this issue is an article on the Technology in Education Expert Panel. This OERI-sponsored panel has been looking for promising and exemplary programs that can be used as models for others, and the results will be ready this summer.
And you'll see another article on Computer-Based Study Strategies by
Mary Ditson. This is a powerful, proven resource that every educator should
know about.
Seymour Hanfling,
NETC Director