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Evaluating Technology in Schools and Classrooms

Whether or not technology will be used in America's classrooms is no longer an issue for debate. As computers increasingly replace chalkboards as a favored teaching tool, the result is a rapidly mounting investment that merits a serious evaluation of how technology actually affects teaching and learning.

To assist in this effort, OERI is now offering a guide to aid educators in appraising their own technology efforts. Developed as part of the evaluation of the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund, a major technology grant program, An Educator's Guide to Evaluating the Use of Technology in Schools and Classrooms provides educators with the types of assistance that states say they need.

The Guide walks educators through the evaluation process. It uses a hands-on approach and addresses key questions, such as: "Where do I start? What information do I need to collect? How? Where do I go from here?" Worksheets, sample questionnaires, and other tools to help educators tailor evaluations to their individual needs also are included.

The Guide is available free from ED Pubs, while supplies last, by calling toll free 1-877-4ED-Pubs and appears online at http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ORAD/kadeval.html. For further information, contact Nancy Loy, Office of Reform Assistance and Dissemination, by e-mail at nancy.loy@ed.gov or by regular mail at U.S. Department of Education, 555 New Jersey Avenue NW, Room 508J, Washington, DC 20208.

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