Educational Technology Foundations
Module 5: Knowledge Bases
The official ISTE knowledge base consists of the following eleven books and research reports. Each item's bibliographic entry is followed by a link you can follow to order a printed copy or download the resource if it is available online.
Campbell
Campbell, D. & Cignetti, P., Meleyzer, B., Nettles, D., Wyman, R. (2001). How to Develop a Professional Portfolio: A Manual for Teachers. Boston: MA: Allyn and Bacon. To order a printed copy, search Amazon for the book's title.
Dimock
Dimock, V., & Heath, M., & Burns, M., & Burniske, J., & Menchaca, M, & Ravitz, J. (2000). Applying technology to restructuring and learning: Research report.. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. Retrieved June 13, 2008, from http://eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/16/c7/a2.pdf.
Forcier
Forcier, R. (1999). The computer as an educational tool: Productivity and problem solving.. (2nd ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill of Prentice Hall. To order a printed copy, search Amazon for the book's title. This book also has an excellent Web site online.
Galin
Galin, J., & Latchaw, J. (1998). The dialogic classroom: Teachers integrating computer technology, pedagogy, and research.. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English. Retrieved June 17, 2006, from http://eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED424585.pdf.
Hawisher
Hawisher, G., & Selfe, C. (1999). Passions, pedagogies, and 21st century technologies.. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English/Utah State University Press. To order a printed copy, search Amazon for the book's title.
Kane
Kane, J. (1999). Education, information, and transformation: Essays on learning and thinking. Columbus, OH: Merrill of Prentice Hall. To order a printed copy, search Amazon for the book's title.
Jonassen
Jonassen, D., & Peck, K., & Wilson, B. (1999) Learning to solve problems with technology: a constructivist perspective. Columbus, OH: Merill of Prentice-Hall. To order a printed copy, search Amazon for the book's title.
Morrison
Morrison, G., & Lowther, D. (2004). Integrating computer technology into the classroom. Columbus, OH: Merrill of Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0131421165. To order a printed copy, search Amazon for the book's title.
Moursund
Moursund, D. (1999). Project-based learning using information technology. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education. You order this book from the ISTE bookstore.
Reynolds/Valdez
Reynolds, Ginger M. (2006) Using Technology in Education. Oak Brook, IL: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Retrieved June 13, 2008, from www.ncrel.org/policy/pubs/html/vp12/essay.htm. Note: This is a required reading from the ISTE knowledge base. It is an update of Valdez, G., & McNabb, M. &, Foertsch, M., & Anderson, M., & Hawkes, M., & Raack, L. (1999). Using Technology in Education.
Zemelman
Zemelman, S., & Daniels, H., & Hyde, A. (1998). Best practice: New standards for teaching and learning in America's schools. (2nd ed.). Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. To order a printed copy, search Amazon for the book's title.
AECT Knowledge Base
The AECT Knowledge Base is a collection of 41 research articles and book chapters contained in the 2002 revision of the Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology. This revision was compiled by David Jonassen. The entire knowledge base is available online to AECT members. The most cost-effective way to access the knowledge base is to become an AECT member. AECT membership costs from $50 per year for students through $140 per year for a comprehensive professional membership. Once you are logged on as an AECT member, you can access the knowledge base at http://www.aect.org/edtech/default.asp.
NCREL eLearning Knowledge Base
Online at www.ncrel.org/tech/elearn/ is the e-learning knowledge base maintained by the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL).
