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Technology Lounge
Welcome to the Technology Lounge! The Riordan
Foundation believes technology is an important tool for helping
raise student achievement. This site is intended to provide you
an opportunity to learn from and share information regarding effective
integration of technology as well as improving access.
RX for Reading Professional Development
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| Literacy
and Computers |
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Scores on standardized tests
of basic skills for children taught with computers rise by
10 to 15% compared to the scores of those taught using conventional
instruction. |
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Using technology, children master
basic skills in 30% less time. |
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L.A. County student to computer
ratio falls from nearly 9 to 1 in 2000 to just under 6 to
1 in 2002. |
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62% of California schools have
no certificated technology support personnel. |
Sources: U.S. Department
of Education, The National Institute for Literacy, L.A. Times,
California Department of Education
We hope this site is useful and
appreciate your feedback.
Links
Is there a web site that has helped you use technology more effectively
with your elementary school students? Email us the link, and let
us know how. We are especially interested in sharing links related
to technology and early literacy.
| Apple
Learning Interchange: |
- Lesson plans, video field trips,
teaching practices, and information on events
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| California
Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology |
- Includes tools and information
for planning, assessment, professional development, funding,
and more
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| Intel
Innovation in Education |
- Unit and project plans, models
for integrating technology, teacher technology use stories,
as well as other resources
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| Los
Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Technology Services |
- Visit their WebLink, or use the
pull down list to locate LACOE services for teacher ranging
from professional development opportunities to programs.
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| Los
Angeles Unified School District Instructional Technology Branch |
- Featured programs and projects
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| Microsoft
Education |
- Lesson plans, how to articles,
and tutorials for Microsoft products
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| Office
of Educational Technology |
- The U.S. Department of Education's
web site devoted to increasing opportunities for all students
to achieve through the effective use of technology
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