Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1.0
Introduction
2.0
Approach
External Benchmarking Study of Advanced Technology Applications
3.0
Educational Needs
4.0
Technology Solutions to Educational Needs
4.1
Educational Software
4.1.1
Commercial Instructional Software
4.1.2
Evaluation Software
4.1.3
Administrative Software
4.2
Educational Hardware
4.2.1
Instructional Hardware
4.2.2
Computers, Communication Devices, and Media Devices
4.3
Educational Outreach Programs
4.3.1
University Sponsored
4.3.2
Corporate Sponsored
4.3.3
Government Sponsored
4.4
Other Technology Programs of Interest
5.0
NSF Funding Trends
5.1
ESIE is comprised of 12 Programs
5.2
Five Most Significant Programs: Three Primary Groupings
5.2.1
Informal Science Education Program
5.2.2
Instructional Materials Development Program
5.2.3
Teacher Enhancement Program
5.2.4
Centers for Learning and Teaching Program
5.2.5
Urban Systemic Program
5.3
Basis for Significance and Grouping
6.0
Conclusion
7.0
Appendices
7.1
ESIE Funding Information
7.1.1
Centers for Learning and Teaching Program
7.1.2
Comprehensive Partnerships for Mathematics and Science Achievement Program
7.1.3
Educational System Reform Program
7.1.4
Enrichment Courses Program
7.1.5
Informal Science Education Program
7.1.6
Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)
7.1.7
Instructional Materials Development Program
7.1.8
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching Program
7.1.9
Rural Systemic Initiative Program
7.1.10
Teacher Enhancement Program
7.1.11
Teacher Professional Continuum Program
7.1.12
Urban Systemic Program
8.0
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