Office of Educational Technology
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, U.S.[1] |
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| Website | tech.ed.gov |
The Office of Educational Technology (OET) is part of the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development in the Office of the Secretary of the United States Department of Education.[2] OET develops national educational technology policy and advocates for the transition from print-based to digital learning and supports the President's and Secretary’s educational priorities.
The Office of Educational Technology was established in 1994 as part of the Goals 2000 Educate America Act.[3] The first director of the Office of Educational Technology was Linda Roberts. The office's staff was laid off in 2025 in response to Executive Order 14202.[4]
Key Initiatives of OET
[edit | edit source]- Supporting personalized learning models
- ConnectEd_Initiative (connecting US schools to broadband)
- Creating Education Innovation Clusters
- Publishing National Educational Technology Plans in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2010, 2016, 2017, and 2024.[5]
Notable OET Publications
[edit | edit source]- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning
- Enhancing Teaching and Learning through Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics
- Expanding Evidence Approaches for Learning in a Digital World
- Learning With Connected and Inspired Educators
- Promoting Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance—Critical Factors for Success in the 21st Century
Former OET Directors
[edit | edit source]The Office of Education Technology has had seven directors in its duration.
- Linda Roberts (1993–2001)[6]
- John Bailey[7]
- Susan Patrick (2004–?)[8]
- Tim Magner (2006–?)[9]
- Karen Cator (2009–2013)[10]
- Richard Culatta (2013–2015)[11]
- Joseph South[12]
- Chris Rush[13]
References
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