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EDC Awarded $9.2 Million to Research Video Games for Teaching

Sep 9, 2008

U.S. Dept. of Education names EDC a National R&D Center on Instructional Technology
Abstract:

EDC’s Center for Children and Technology is taking a close look at how game-based activities can aid science and literacy instruction. We are collaborating with colleagues at EDC’s Center for Science Education and Electric Funstuff to develop and pilot-test a series of game modules—built around the Nintendo DS—that infuse inquiry-based game activities into traditional classroom practice. The game modules will fit into regular curricula and will target the science misconceptions, reading difficulties, and motivational issues that hamper student learning and complicate science teaching. More»

Nomination Period Open for 2009 Jan Hawkins Award

Sep 8, 2008

Submission deadline is February 6, 2009.

Teachers College Press to publish Data-Driven School Improvement, developed in association with CCT

Mar 1, 2008

New book delves into current thinking, framework for using data to support learning.
Abstract:

New book shares the insights of leading researchers, educators on data-driven decision-making More»

Nomination Period Open for 2008 Jan Hawkins Award

Jan 10, 2008

Submission deadline is February 25, 2008.

Do You See Computer Games as Learning Tools? Do You See a Place for YouTube in the Classroom?

Jul 27, 2007

Apply for our Fall Internships and Apply Your Passion for Technology
Abstract:

CCT seeks university students and graduates with a passion for technology to fill several Fall Internship positions investigating gaming and online media's roles in student learning. More»

Margaret Honey Accepts Strategic Position with Wireless Generation; Strategic Directors Assume Her Leadership Role

May 1, 2007

Only the third director in CCT's 26-year history, Honey spent nearly a decade in the leadership role
Abstract:

Margaret Honey has accepted the position of senior vice president with Wireless Generation, a software developer with deep ties to both Margaret and CCT. CCT's strategic directors have assumed her leadership responsibilities. There are no current plans to identify a successor. More»

On Girls, Boys, and IT Careers

Apr 6, 2006

Google TechTalk given by Associate Director Cornelia Brunner at Google's campus
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Discusses gender differences in technological imagination and their influence on IT professions and women's participation in these professions More»

EDC Wins Northeast Regional Laboratory Contract

Mar 29, 2006

CCT staff named to key positions
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The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), in partnership with WestEd and American Institutes for Research (AIR), has been awarded a five-year $38 million contract... More»

CCT Director Margaret Honey featured in Education Week Live Chat

Mar 6, 2006

March 8, 2006 Discussion: The Challenges of One-to-One Computing

Senior Researcher Shelley Pasnik featured in Education Week Live Chat

Jan 10, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006 Discussion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Electronic Textbooks

Partnership for 21st Century Skills Issues Report, Online Tool Focused on Educational Assessments of 21st Century Skills

Jun 21, 2005

Emphasizes the critical need for a national commitment to the assessment of 21st century skills in order to make U.S. education more globally competitive.

Drs. Cavallo and Bers Named 2005 Jan Hawkins Award Recipients

Apr 14, 2005

Honored for their early career contributions to humanistic research and scholarship in learning technologies.

Nomination Period Open for 2005 Jan Hawkins Award

Jan 5, 2005

Submission deadline is February 14, 2005.

Charting a different course

Apr 28, 2004

IBM’s Reinventing Education grant program identified as a model for school reform

2004 Jan Hawkins Award Recipients Announced

Apr 12, 2004

Drs. Brian Smith, Elizabeth Davis honored for their early career contributions to humanistic research and scholarship in learning technologies.

CCT Report Synthesizes Twenty Years of National Education Technology Policy, Offers Guidance for Future Policy Recommendations

Nov 5, 2003

New report analyzes 20 years of national education technology policy documents.

Nomination Period Open for 2004 Jan Hawkins Award

Nov 3, 2003

Submission deadline is December 31, 2003.

CCT Researchers Win ISTE SIGTE Research Paper Award for 2003

Jun 4, 2003

"Real Teachers Making Real Changes: The RETA Model for Professional Development" paper selected from among all those to be presented at this year's National Educational Computing Conference.

CCT at NECC 2003!

May 30, 2003

Virtual Conference Press Kit, including event details and document downloads, posted online

Union City, CCT Featured in Spring 2003 Issue of Edutopia

May 1, 2003

Systemwide change issue focuses on the Union City turnaround (cover story) and its blueprint for success (co-authored by Fred Carrigg of Union City and Margaret Honey, director of CCT)

Drs. Nichole Pinkard and Reed Stevens share 2003 Jan Hawkins Award

May 1, 2003

University of Chicago, University of Washington professors honored for their early career contributions to humanistic research and scholarship in learning technologies.

Benton, CCT Release New EdTech Report at NCTET Summit

Feb 25, 2003

Report: America's $40+ Billion Plus Investment in K-12 Education Technology Potentially At Risk

New Report Says America's $40 Billion Investment in Educational Technology Potentially At Risk

Dec 12, 2002

Study outlines steps needed to take edtech to the next level, calls for national commitment to bridge household digital divide.

Nomination Period Open for 2003 Jan Hawkins Award

Dec 11, 2002

Submission deadline is February 15, 2003.

CCT Staff Present at American Evaluation Association Conference

Nov 15, 2002

Evaluation process discussed from multiple vantage points at annual evaluation conference featuring academics, program managers, professional evaluators, and agents from government entities, nonprofits and research organizations from a variety of fields.

CCT Redesigns Web site to Reach More Teachers and Administrators

Nov 1, 2002

New dissemination initiative promises more developments in months ahead.

Ellen Mandinach joins CCT as Associate Director for Research

Sep 17, 2002

Senior Research Scientist from Educational Testing Service tapped for newly-minted position.

Quotes and Mentions

Jun 15, 2002

Our researchers often lend reporters and authors their perspectives on topics central to their research efforts. The bibliographical references for articles and books written by or containing quotes from our staff are enclosed within this release, which is updated periodically.

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