Office of Educational Technology explained

Agency Name:	Office of Educational Technology
Headquarters:	Washington, DC, U.S.^[1]
Chief1 Name:	Chris Rush

The Office of Educational Technology is located in the Office of the Secretary of the United States Department of Education. 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.^[2]

The first director of the Office of Educational Technology was Linda Roberts.

Key Initiatives of OET

• Supporting personalized learning models
• ConnectEd_Initiative (connecting US schools to broadband)
• Creating Education Innovation Clusters

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Notable OET Publications

• 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

The Office of Education Technology has had seven directors in its duration.

• Linda Roberts
• Susan Patrick
• John Bailey
• Tim Magner
• Karen Cator
• Richard Culatta
• Joseph South
• Chris Rush

Notes and References

1. Web site: About NOAA Research.
2. Web site: Sec. 233 Office of Educational Technology.