Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT) - Founded in 1972, membership in the SALT is oriented to professionals whose work requires knowledge and communication in the field of instructional technology. It is a professional society, designed for individual membership participation with classes of membership keyed to the interest and experience of the individual. The society provides a means to enhance the knowledge and job performance of an individual by participating in society sponsored meetings, and through receiving Society sponsored publications. It enables one to achieve knowledge for work in the field of applied learning technology by association with other professionals in conferences sponsored by the society. ...

SETDAConnects.org - This Web site serves as a one-stop resource for State Education Technology Director's Association members and the educational community to conduct research and collaborate with colleagues in a virtual environment. The site allows users to communicate and collaborate with colleagues from across the nation, find information on research articles and successful grant proposals, and conduct in-depth research on topics such as scientifically based research, competitive grants and data driven decision making....

Profiling Educational Technology Integration (PETI): Resources for Assessing Readiness & Use - This Web site provides a number of tools to assist states, districts, schools and researchers in profiling their progress with technology over time, documenting both readiness and effective use. Tools include a framework for aligning NCLB technology and student achievement expecations with local infrastructure; surveys for teachers, principals and districts to assess technology infrastructure and application; model school and state reports on technology infrastructure; and background on how the tools were developed....

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - ISTE is a nonprofit professional organization that promotes appropriate uses of information technology to support and improve learning, teaching and administration in K–12 education and teacher education. This site offers publications on standards, professional development, teacher resources and research projects....

National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students - This Web site provides frameworks, standards and performance indicators for establishing learning environments supported by technology. It includes links to network guides, software, curriculum standards and performance indicators for technology-literate students....

K-12 TCO Calculator - This calculator was designed by the Institute for the Advancement of Emerging Technologies in Education (IAETE) to help school leaders estimate their total technology costs over a five-year period. The calculator provides for costs associated with professional development, increased energy consumption and building modifications....