Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA).  TCEA was founded in 1980 and is the largest state organization devoted to the use of technology in education.

   American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).   ASTD promotes workplace learning and performance professionals. This organization began in 1944 and claims to be the largest of its type.

   Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).   AACE was founded in 1981 and is dedicated to help educators integrate technology into their teaching by encouraging inquiry and dissemination of research.

  American Educational Research Association (AERA).   AERA began in 1916 and is the most prominent international professional organization with the primary goal of advancing educational research and its practical application.

   Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) .    AECT's mission is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.

  International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).   ISTE is the largest teacher-based, nonprofit organization in the field of educational technology.

  International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI).   ISPI was founded in 1962 and is dedicated to help organizations improve productivity and performance in the workplace.

   Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT).   SALT is for professionals in instructional technology.  This organization attempts to group members according to the interest and experiences of the individuals.

   Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) .   SITE is the only organization that only focuses on the integration of instructional technologies into teacher education programs.

  Texas Association for Educational Technology (TAET) .   The mission of TAET is to help improve instruction through educational technology by disseminating information and working with other educational technology organizations.

  The eLearning Guild.  The eLearning Guild provides learning opportunities, networking services, resources, and publications for professionals with interests in e-Learning design, development, and management.    Membership is world wide and members are instructional designers, content developers, web developers, project managers, contractors, consultants and managers who work in corporate, government, and academic organizations.  TOP

  The American Journal of Distance Education (AJDE).   This journal provides research-based knowledge about all aspects of the pedagogy of the field of distance education.

  International Journal of Human-Computer Studies/Knowledge Acquisition (IJHCS).  IJHCS is a scholarly journal published monthly by American Press.  This journal covers topics from the computer to the person.

 IS News.  Newsletter of the Instructional Systems Program @ Florida State University.

  Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN).   This publication is a major resource for educators interested in online learning.

 Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR).  This journal is published by AACE. JILR publishes papers related to educational technology theory, design, implementation, effectiveness, and impact on education and training in interactive learning environments.     TOP

   U. S. Department of Education.   This government organization was created in 1980 and is the organization responsible for overseeing education in America.   Their mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation.

   Texas Education Agency.   This agency of the Texas state government responsible for overseeing education in Texas. Their mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students in Texas.

   The Charles A. Dana Center.   This organization is a part of the University of Texas at Austin and provides Texas education leaders with new knowledge about teaching and learning.

   Star Center: Support for Texas Academic Renewal.   The Star Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.   The Texas Star Center provides support and technical assistance services to the Texas Education Agency, regional service centers, and local Texas school districts.

   Texas Computer Education Association.   This state organization devotes this Web site to the improvement of teaching through the use of technology in education.  TOP

  ERIC Database - The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education, produces the world's premier database of journal and non-journal education literature.

  The World Almanac of Educational Technologies.   This is a new e-book being developed at the University of Georgia focused on the technology integration efforts around the world. The book is divided into countries and regions, each containing 1) an overview of technology integration and educational policies, and 2) a case study providing in-depth analysis of the relationship between technological tools and education.

  Encyclopedia of Educational Technology - A comprehensive list of Educational Technology and Instructional Development terms and concepts developed by San Diego State University Department of Educational Technology.

  Merriam-Webster Online.  A full dictionary and thesaurus, including sound clips demonstrating proper pronunciation.

  APA Style Electronic Formats.   This site is a MUST for any research paper.

  Texas Education Agency - Educational Technology.   This site is the educational technology division of the Texas Education Agency.

  Star Center: Support for Texas Academic Renewal.    The Star Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.   The Texas Star Center provides support and technical assistance services to the Texas Education Agency, regional service centers, and local Texas school districts.

  eLearning Glossary.   This site says that they are the world's biggest, or at least most irreverent, e-Learning glossary.  One visit to this site and you will probably agree.  This site provides a definition for most everything EdTech.

  Educational Technology Job Resources.   This website provides a resource for Educational Technology majors looking for a job.   TOP