Technology Resources for Administrators
We have identified these online resources as valuable technology tools for administrators. If you have any questions about why they are included or how to use any of the free web services, please contact Victoire Gerkens Sanborn at vjsanbor@vcu.edu or Jim Andre at andrejh@vcu.edu, or call 800-237-0178.
GRANTS & FUNDING
Community Driven Institute: Nonprofit Library
http://www.help4nonprofits.com/H4NP.htm
Click on links such as: 3 Statements That Can Change the World: Mission / Vision / Values or Creating and Measuring Real Outcomes (JARGON FREE TITLE: Reaching for Your Organization's Highest Potential)
Fair Data
http://www.fairdata2000.com/
Find statistical information for your community based on the 2000 census.
2007 Grants and Foundations Book
http://www.valrc.org/publications/pdf/found_2007.pdf
Updated information about grants and funding for Virginia's programs
Wiki (Create a wiki to work on a group project or committee work on grants, and keep track of the progress) http://www.wetpaint.com/
(http://janeaustensworld.wetpaint.com/)
CURRICULUM
Curriculum Development
Putting Standards to Work in the Classroom, a Content Standards Warehouse field document (PowerPoint) http://www.adultedcontentstandards.ed.gov/docs/fieldResources/rollout/Teaching%20Your%20Standards%20-%20%20Putting%20Standards%20to%20Work%20in%20the%20Classroom.ppt
Focus on Basics edition dedicated to curriculum development
http://www.ncsall.net/?id=153
The Principal's Partnership: Research brief on integrating technology and instruction: http://www.principalspartnership.com/techintegration.pdf
Content Standards
A multi-state listing of content standards:
http://www.adultedcontentstandards.ed.gov/default.asp
Instruction
Technology lesson plans: http://www.tcet.unt.edu/START/instruct/lptech.htm
Virtual field trips: http://www.educationworld.com/atech/tech/tech071.shtml#resources
Video: http://www.teachertube.com/
Using video for math class: http://k12wiki.wikispaces.com/Effective+Math+Videos#tocEffective%20Math%20Videos0 Screencasts: http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ & http://ourmedia.org/node/255213 o
Podcasts: http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/
Online Classes / Distance Learning
Web-based training for administrators of GED programs from Florida
http://www.floridatechnet.org/inservice/wbt4/
Online courses for using NRS
http://www.nrsweb.org/trainings/online.aspx
Distance Learning Clearinghouse
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/index.cfm
Distance Learning for Virginia adults looking to improve their skills or earn a GED or CRC
http://www.elearnva.org
PROGRAM PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT
Business Plan Master for Nonprofits
With this template, you can create a business plan outline that will help you with strategic planning and grant writing
http://www.businessplanmaster.com/free-sample-business-plan-for-nonprofit.html
Strategic Planning for Non-Profit and For Profit Organizations
Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation http://www.managementhelp.org/plandec/strplan/str_plan.htm
National Center for Technology Planning
Find resources like The Technology Audit Survivor's Guide and Tech Planning Podcast.
http://www.nctp.com/
Nonprofit Management Portal
Find links to Nonprofit Management, Fundraising and Proposal Writing, and general resources. http://www.cdnportland.org/nonprofitmgtlinks.html
Using Data to Plan Improvement & the NRS
Program Monitoring and Data Use with NRS
http://www.nrsweb.org/NRSwork/
Program Planning: Let Data Be Your Guide
http://www.ilrdc.org/PDFLetDataBeYourGuide.pdf
OUTREACH & COMMUNICATION
Within your organization or with your stakeholders:
Bravenet (Free chat line with one person or a group of individuals) http://www.bravenet.com/
ParaChat (Instant chat with one person or a group of individuals) http://www.parachat.com/
Pollhost (Free poll for your website) http://www.pollhost.com/
Free Web (Create your own free website, blog, or chat room) http://members.freewebs.com/
Blogger (Free blog; easy to set up and easy to use) https://www.blogger.com/start
Within your community
Community Websites Such as, FredericksburgCity.com
http://www.fredericksburgcity.com/community/community.asp
United Way 2-1-1 Find your local call center
http://www.211.org/
Partnership Assessment
An assessment tool an intended for use by community organizations to help them evaluate their adult education partnerships. (Many other resources.)
http://www.c-pal.net/assessment/index.html