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Materials Available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat:

American Institutes for Research (2002). Integrated Studies of Educational Technology (ISET): Implementing the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Educational Technology State Grants Program.

Duran, R. P. (2000). Implications of electronic technology for the NAEP assessment.

Levin D., and Arafeh, S. (2002). The digital disconnect: The widening gap between Internet-savvy students and their schools.

Levin, D., and Darden, C. (2000). Forum on technology in education: Envisioning the future–Proceedings.

Smerdon, B., Cronen, S., Lanahan, L., Anderson, J., Nicholas, I., and Angeles, J. (2000). Teachers’ tools for the 21st century: A report on teachers’ use of technology.

Additional Education Technology Materials:

AIR Web Development Team (2004). NCTI Networking Service. Washington, D.C.: National Center for Technology Innovation, American Institutes for Research.

American Institutes for Research (1996). Educational technology information kit. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Arafeh, S. (2000). Policy recommendations for maximizing the educational promise of the Internet. E-testimony submitted to the Web-based Education Commission.

Assey, J. (1999). The future of technology in K-12 arts education. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Bass, R., and Rosenzweig, R. (1999). Rewiring the history and social studies classroom: Needs, frameworks, dangers, and proposals. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Birman, B., Kirshstein, R., Levin, D., Padilla, V., Arcilla, M., Ellison, S., and Weidler, D. (1999). Formative evaluation of the Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Program: Findings from initial case studies. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

Chambers, J., Lieberman, J., Parrish, T., Kaleba, D., Van Campen, J., and Stullich, S. (1999). Study of education resources and federal funding: Final report. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Planning and Evaluation Service.

Ginsberg, A., Gray, T., & Levin, D. (2004). Online Professional Development for Mathematical Teachers: A Strategic Analysis. National Center for Technology Innovation, American Institutes for Research.

Hanson, K., Brown, B., Levine, R., and Garcia, T. (2001). Should standard calculators be provided in testing situations? An investigation of performance and preference differences. Applied Measurement in Education, 14, 59–72.

Kirshstein, R., Birman, B., Quinones, S., Levin, D., and Stephens, M. (1999). The first-year implementation of the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund in five states. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

Labbo, L. (1999). Toward a vision of the future role of technology in literacy education. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Levin, D. (2000). Challenges facing policymakers seeking to increase the effective use of technology in education. E-testimony submitted to the Web-based Education Commission.

Levin, D., Hurst, D., and Burns, E. (2000). Computer and Internet access in private schools and classrooms: 1995-1998. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics.

Levin, D., Lewis, L., Snow, K., and Farris, L. (1999). Distance education at postsecondary education institutions: 1997-98. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics.

Levin, D., Stephens, M., Kirshstein, R., and Birman, B. (1999). Toward assessing the effectiveness of using technology in K-12 education. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

Pearson, R., Reeve, A., and Kane, M. (1997). Investing in school technology. Alexandria, VA: National School Boards Association.

Quinones, S., and Kirshstein, R. (1998). An educator’s guide to evaluating the use of technology in schools and classrooms. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

Rakow, S. (1999). Forum on technology in K–12 education: Envisioning a new future—science. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Richardson, J. C., Levin, D., and Lundmark, V. (2001). A snapshot of technology in U.S. schools: Where are we today? Tampere, Finland: EdMedia 2001 Conference.

Rose, D., and Meyer, A. (2000). The future is in the margins: The role of technology and disability in educational reform. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Rubin, A. (1999). Technology meets math education: Envisioning a practical future. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Schank, R., and Jona, K. (1999). Extracurriculars as the curriculum: A vision of education for the 21st century. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Silver-Pacuilla, H., Ruedel, K., Mistrett, S. (2004). A Review of Technology-Based Approaches for Reading Instruction: Tools for Researchers and Vendors. Washington, D.C.: National Center for Technology Innovation, American Institutes for Research.
This paper also features an interactive web-based reading matrix.

Smerdon, B., Lewis, L., Parsad, B., Carey, N., Bartfai, N., and Farris, E. (1999). Teacher quality: A report on the preparation and qualifications of public school teachers. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics.

Stokes, P. (2000). E-learning: Education businesses transform schooling. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

Thornburg, D. (1999). The future of technology in K-12 education: Envisioning a new future. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

U.S. Department of Education (2000). E-learning: Putting a world-class education at the fingertips of all students—The national educational technology plan. Washington, DC: Author.