2. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org Electronic Poster Session Created by Vickie Duax As part of the requirements for her Master's in Educational Technology Master's in Educational Technology The final project for Education for a Democratic, Pluralistic SocietyEducation for a Democratic, Pluralistic Society

3. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org Education Reform Networks Great Resource for Educators Searchable Database Quality Content Learns about you and customizes results based on your preferences Easy to Use FREE!

4. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org The Education Reform Networks A project of the National Institute for Community Innovations National Institute for Community Innovations 15 different portals of high quality content Created in collaboration with expert communities Funded by the the U.S. Department of Education Technology Innovations Challenge Grant Program and he US Department of Education PT3 Digital Equity Task Force

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6. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org The National Institute for Community Innovations NICI is a vast organization “The mission of the National Institute for Community Innovations is to foster local economic and social well-being through educational innovation, especially in economically distressed communities.” “Our primary services support K-16 reform efforts in educational equity, education technology, K-16 partnership, and data-driven staff development and school change.” More About NICI

7. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org Digital Equity Portal

8. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org What is the Digital Equity Portal? A list of web resources –Content Creation –Effective Use –Quality Content –Cultural Relevance –Technology Resources All resources evaluated by educators and professionals

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11. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org Content Creation Over 30 annotated links Content Creation High quality tutorials Lesson Plans Simulations Assessments

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14. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org Effective Use Over 100 Annotated links Effectively Using Technology for Digital EquityEffectively Using Technology for Digital Equity Government and Community Resources Bridging –Between Home and School –For Americans with Disabilities –Gender equity –Economic equity –Underserved populations

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17. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org Culturally Relevant Content Over 80 links to resources Culturally relevant resources –African America –Asian American –Native American –Hispanic –Women –Differently abled –Low income

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24. ©Vickie Duax 2005 vduax@dcn.org My Collection Must register to use Registration is free Use the catalog The system notices what you use Makes recommendations The more you browse the more appropriate the list becomes based on your interests

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