Database and Other Online resources

Resources on this page, such as how to write html, how to avoid plagiarism, and etc., are more general. However, from a broader perspective, they are also very important information for people in Ed Tech and the related fields.

Resources for research, writing and professional development.

• Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) - many online resources on a variety of educational issues.
  
  
• PsycINFO or PsychLit - an abstract (not full-text) database of psychological literature from the 1800s ? present; it is also a search engine by which you can search over a million records.
  
  
• Resources and Databases - electronic journals, databases and other resources from Purdue University's Library
  
  
• Instructional Technology Global Resource Network - online resources about instructional design, learning theories, performance technology, distant learning, and etc.
  
  
• The IT Journal On-Line - these online articles address topics such as copyright issues, virtual libraries, technology and education, research, project management and Web-based training.
  
  
• Electronic Journals at the University of Colorado
  
  
• The Encyclopedia of Educational Technology - a collection of short multimedia articles on a variety of topics related to the fields of instructional design and education and training.
  
  
• Using APA Format - offers information about writing and formatting papers in APA style.
  
  
• Avoiding Plagiarism - resources and information on plagiarism and how to avoid plagiarism
  
  
• Plagiarism - resources on preventing and detecting plagiarism
  
  
• Educational Technology Conference Information - compiled by Dr. Krista Glazewski, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, Purdue University
  
  
• Preparing for a Conference Proposal and Presentation & A Sample Conference Proposal - PDF file

Educational links for different levels of learners & training opportunities and self- training opportunities (web-based training manuals, handouts, etc.).

• Training @ ICS at Purdue University - training opportunities in multimedia technologies for faculty and staff; the training manuals and instructional materials are also available online.
  
  
• Microsoft Education - offers education on the latest Microsoft technologies through the Microsoft IT Academy Program
  
  
• Jim Lehman's Education Links - a collection of web sites for media and educational exhibitors; a collection of web sties for different subject areas / disciplines; a collection of web site for kids, web search engines, and etc.
  
  
• Lloyd's Gallery of Neat Stuff - a collection of some interactive simulations and games related to understanding instructional technology; some tutorials for multimedia design and development tools are also available.
  
  
• Electronic School - a technology magazine for K-12 school leaders and a resource for educators. It will be updated frequently with new education technology resources.
  
  
• Whatis.com - definitions for different terms of information technology
  
  

Resources about comprehensive exam from other similar programs.

• Comprehensive Examination of Ed Tech Program at SDSU - has sample comprehensive exams and sample responses
  
  
• Doctoral Qualifying Exams of IST at IU - has sample exams and recommended reading list
  
  
• Qualifying Examination Prep - has practice questions with answers for instructional design, learning theories, media literacy, distance learning, and human performance technology.