Library Guides: Education Research Guide: Instructional Technology

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Finding Instructional Technology Articles and Materials

In addition to the core education databases listed on the Finding Articles page, these tools focus on topics of instructional technology and instructional design.

ECAR (EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research)
"ECAR provides research and analysis about information technology in higher education for IT professionals and higher education leaders. ECAR is the only subscriber-driven research organization dedicated to understanding IT's role in colleges and universities." Includes numerous reports, web articles, info briefs, infographics, and more.
EdITLib Digital Library
This open digital repository is easy to search and "can help you to discover the latest peer-reviewed research and multimedia presentations, organize your information, share with colleagues, and use as a classroom resource." Helps you find archived conference presentations, selected journal articles and dissertations, and more.
MERLOT II
Since 1997, MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning & Online Teaching) has been building "a curated collection of free and open online teaching, learning, and faculty development services contributed and used by an international education community."

News, Reviews, and Networking

ISTE EdTech Advisor
"ISTE Edtech Advisor is a member-only review and rating platform that gives educators insight on tools, apps, and resources to help inform decision making."
ISTE Connect Blog
Viewpoints and hot topics on professional learning, advocacy, ed tech, mobile learning, and more.
SITE Blog
News and views from Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) members.

Learning Technologies and Tools

EdSurge: EdTech Index
Handy list of 100s of educational apps, websites, online edtech lessons, and other products. K12 and postsecondary; organized by curriculum; teacher needs; school / institution needs, and other categories.

O'Reilly for Higher Education This link opens in a new window
How-to book series on technologies and software with easy to follow examples. Coverage ranges from web & mobile development, Java, digital media, game programming, and more.
Please note that this resource is not available to members of the public visiting Parks Library.

LinkedIn Learning
"LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Through Iowa State University, employees have access to the LinkedIn Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. Anyone with an ISU Net-ID has free and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.

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