Resources included in these libraries were submitted by ITEST projects or STELAR and are relevant to the work of the NSF ITEST Program. PDFs and/or URLs to the original resource are included in the resource description whenever possible. In some cases, full text publications are located behind publishers’ paywalls and a fee or membership to the third party site may be required for access. Permission for use must be requested through the publisher or author listed in each entry.
ITEST Newsletter: Winter 2011
PublicationRead about ITEST projects news, conferences and opportunities!
ITEST Newsletter: Fall 2010
PublicationRead about ITEST projects news, conferences and opportunities!
ITEST Newsletter: Summer 2010
PublicationRead about ITEST projects news, conferences and opportunities!
ITEST Newsletter: Spring 2010
PublicationRead about ITEST projects news, conferences and opportunities!
ITEST Newsletter: Issue 3, Fall 2006
PublicationLearn more about the ways that ITEST projects use hands-on activities with educators and youth to promote scientific inquiry. The ITEST LRC Newsletter, Issue 3/Fall 2006 includes this feature story plus success stories from three ITEST projects, resources, and LRC news and events.
ITEST Newsletter: Issue 2, Spring 2006
PublicationLearn about the many educators and young people who are using cutting-edge technology to support science learning.
ITEST Newsletter: Issue 1, Fall 2005
PublicationThis newsletter is designed to share the exciting work of teachers and students participating in ITEST (Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers) projects across the United States. Participating educators and young people work hand in hand with scientists and engineers on extended research projects that carry them beyond the classroom, using technology to explore topics ranging from biotechnology to environmental resource management. In this issue, we spotlight the work of five ITEST projects, highlight upcoming presentations and publications, and link to valuable resources
Freedom Machines
PublicationThe Freedom Machines film, discussion guide, lesson plan, and resource guides are designed to dramatically broaden the concept of diversity for all students through telling the intimate stories of adults and children with disabilities who are using modern technologies to change their lives. Original Freedom Machines website
Program Evaluation of ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers
PublicationITEST projects provide meaningful learning opportunities for youth and their teachers, with a focus on increasing the understanding about possible STEM careers. A subset of the projects that have shown success are being funded to scale up. Others are working to improve the knowledge base on effective STEM experiences by conducting research or convening researchers and practitioners. This document demonstrates the scheme behind the evaluation of the ITEST program as a whole.SRI International presentation, 2012.
A Learner-Centered Design Method for Educational Technology
PublicationThis paper aims to share EDC’s learnings from developing and implementing this method including addressing issues of trust between youth and adult team members, appropriately acknowledging youth contributions, balancing the roles of mentors and adult design partners, and making dynamic curriculum adjustments based on participants learning styles and skill levels.