Resources

Here is a collection of resources to help New Mexico educators advance the effectiveness of educational technology for learning in our state.

The idea behind CoSN's Small School District Technology Leadership wiki is that school technology leaders in small school districts are not only able to access and make use of resources provided by CoSN and other sources, but are additionally able - and encouraged - to contribute to the site by adding their own best practices, tips, strategies, case studies and resources. They are also encouraged to start or contribute to discussions taking place on the wiki. To start accessing resources, best practices, case studies and more on the CoSN Small School District Technology Leadership wiki, just go to [|www.cosn.org/wiki]
 * [|CoSN's Small School District Technology Leadership wiki]**

From the CoSN Small School District Technology Leadership wiki: "Through the [|Ed Tech Action Network (ETAN)], CoSN and the [|International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)] provide direct access to the policy-makers whose decisions affect the daily work of school technology leaders. ETAN provides a forum for educators and others to engage in the political process and project a unified voice in support of a common cause – improving teaching and learning through the systemic use of technology. ETAN’s mission is to influence public policy-makers at the federal, state and local levels and to increase public investment in the competitiveness of America's classrooms and students. Membership is free and supports all policy and advocacy work on behalf of the education technology community. [|Sign up] to be included on ETAN's mailing list."
 * [|Ed Tech Action Network (ETAN)]**

[|**Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA)**] From RETA's website: The Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) program is a statewide professional development partnership funded by the New Mexico Legislature. RETA helps New Mexico educators and administrators integrate technology into their classrooms.RETA professional development includes online, face-to-face, and blended [|workshops]. Watch the [|RETA Best Practices Video] to learn more about the program. Explore RETA's site and make sure to check out the [|RETAzens blog] //(575) 646-8231 or (800) 821-1574 |// //reta@nmsu.edu//

[|**Innovative Digital Education and Learning in New Mexico (IDEAL-NM)**] IDEAL-NM provides eLearning services to P-12 schools, higher education institutions, and government agencies. IDEAL-NM reduces geographic and other barriers to educational opportunity while increasing the digital literacy skills youth and adult learners need to participate in a global economy. IDEAL-NM is a joint program of New Mexico Public Eduacation Department and the New Mexico Higher Education Department and supported by the New Mexico Learning Network and the Department of Information Technology. New Mexico is the first state in the nation to create a statewide eLearning system that from its inception encompasses all aspects of learning from traditional public and higher education environments to teacher professional development, continuing education and workforce education.

[|Library of Congress'] "Digital Native" Series
[|TITLE: The Anthropology of Digital Natives]
 * SPEAKER:** Edith Ackerman
 * EVENT DATE:** 04/07/2008
 * RUNNING TIME:** 119 minutes

[|TITLE: Digital Natives Series: Everything Bad is Good for You]
 * SPEAKER:** Stephen Berlin Johnson
 * EVENT DATE:** 05/12/2008
 * RUNNING TIME:** 121 minutes