ANITA'S ANSWERS

Technology and curriculum integrated in a meaningful way is the future of education. Our world is changing because of the Internet and the explosion of information, so we must change with it. What an exciting time for educators who are willing to learn along with their students.

My name is Anita Schaezler and I am a third grade teacher at the Math/Science/Technology Elementary School in Richardson, Texas. My professional interests in these areas have led me to pursue my Masters in Learning and Technology at East Texas State University. Everything I am learning is also being used in my third grade classroom. This August,1996 I will complete my Masters and with this degree and my experience in the integration of computers and curriculum, I will seek opportunities to support other teachers in the movement towards successful integration of technology in the classroom. This is the most exciting time of my professional career, and I hope to share my excitement with teachers, students, administrators, and parents.

Some Basic Texas Education Sites

The National Parks/Science Resources
This page has information for links to publishers, lesson plans, resources, and sites with a focus on the National Parks and science. Several lesson plans have been created as an integrated curriculum project on the National Parks.

TENET Web
The Texas Education Network is an effective information and communication resource for Texas educators and children. Through the Texas Center for Education Technology teachers can find lesson plans, units and resources about technology.

East Texas State University
East Texas State University has both undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the Masters programs through the SHED department in the College of Education leads to a degree in Learning Technology and Information Systems through coursework in Education Technology.

Texas A&M University
This is the home page for Texas A & M University with information about their graduate and undergraduate programs.

Hartsfield Elementary School
This is an elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida U.S.A. that is committed to computers and technology. Their home page might give some good ideas for your own school home page.

Texas Center for Educational Technology
This Texas Association promotes the integration of technology into the public schools. They sponsor a SCOPE project that might be interesting to research.

Texas Computer Education Association
This Texas Association has a primary focus on integrating technology into the K-12 environment. Workshops , conferences and newsletters are sponsored by this association.