The Basic Instructional Technology Source Book contains articles that will assist educators as they face the challenge of integrating technology tools into teaching.When teachers learn how to use technology tools then they can make the most effective and innovative use of technology to enhance the curriculum.By using this guide, a teacher may learn skills in a manner and time more appropriate for the individual teacher.

It is suggested that each teacher begin by determining your technology expertise and noting the essential technology skills for each level.One of the best ways to learn technology is to begin with communication skills.Learning how to relate technology and integrate it into the curriculum comes as you browse the Internet looking for lesson plans, state and national standards, and access planning guides and curriculum maps.

As teachers become more proficient with their technology skills, they begin to see the need for creating electronic presentations and web pages.As the various hardware becomes available, teachers find their desire to learn about each increases.This guide was developed first as a tool to help beginners, and, as the skill level of teachers increases, there will be additions made to this book.

At this point in time the software in each school varies so many of the software guides and assessment tools will be unique to each school.That is why you will find references and links to your specific school in these sections.