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1. The Administrators Guide to the Internet: by Terri Gray, Ed.D. One of the best organized set of links that address instruction, hardware, and other issues of interest to administrators.
http://www.classroom.com/edsoasis/TGuild/Resources/AdminGuide.html
2. Successful Technology Integration: The best definition of technology integration that Ive ever seen. It is constructivist and visionary but would really make a difference in how we teach our children.
http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us/hodag/educationaltec/index.html
3. Encouraging Resistant Educators to Use Technology: Excellent overview article of the challenges and opportunities created by technology integration. Thoughtful solutions are offered to typical problems and links to additional articles provide more details on specific issues like professional development and student achievement.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/thepoint/resist.htm
3a. Two for one: while at NCREL, check out their Technology and Engaged Learning Bibliography: The best list of resources relating to instructional technology presented by NCREL.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/techbib.htm
4. Teach-nology.com: One of the best all-purpose educational websites. Sometimes I even start here before going to Google. Share this one with your teachers!
http://www.teach-nology.com
5. Google: My favorite search engine.
http://www.google.com
6. Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow: A major initiative to put computers in the classroom. Its over now, but there are detailed reports about the project including lessons for any school thats in the midst of trying to figure out what to do with technology.
http://www.apple.com/education/k12/leadership/acot/
7. The Virginia Department of Education: If you're an administrator in Virginia, you should be visiting her regularly. Check SOL scores, review blueprints and guidelines, learn about new initiatives.
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/
8. Backflip: A fun way to keep track of bookmarks and share them with others. I've backflipped over 700 websites for educators.
http://www.backflip.com/members/witchyrichy
9. American Association of School Administrators: Spend some time online with people like you.
http://www.aasa.org/
10. Technology and Education: What Have We Learned: A website from the Wall Street Journal dedicated to instructional technology.
http://interactive.wsj.com/public/current/summaries/tech97-4.htm
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