Personal Knowledge Management system (pkms) Websites:

Professional Associations:

These websites are the cornerstone websites for every EDTEC member to be aware of. They offer valuable information, resources, and tools, and have the most up to date information available in the field:

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
This is the website for the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. This site provides access to publications, links, and resources for training & development issues.

International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
Leading international association dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace. ISPI represents more than 10,000 international and chapter members throughout the United States, Canada, and 40 other countries. ISPI's mission is to develop and recognize the proficiency of its members and advocate the use of Human Performance Technology.

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education.

San Diego State University Resources for the EDTEC student:

Atomic Learning
Atomic Learning provides web-based software training for more than 110 applications students and educators. This is a great resource and is free to use for SDSU EDTEC students. Definitely, this site is worth checking out for help on various software programs.

Blackboard
Many Classes in the EDTEC program use Blackboard as the LMS for the course. Easy to use for the student and the LMS provides the opportunity to be a one stop shop for all relevant information on the selected course.

Moodle
Similar to Blackboard, classes that do not use Blackboard generally use Moodle instead. Both systems have their advantages and disadvantages.

SDSU EDTEC Home Page
Resource page for EDTEC Department. Provides the student information related to the Educational Technology program.

SDSU Library
Library resource. Can access databases and interlibrary loan program. You almost never have to walk into a library again... well, almost.

Coast Guard Professional Sites for the Performance Technologist:

Coast Guard Learning Portal
Access to different trainings through the Coast Guard’s Learning Portal.

Coast Guard Performance Technology Center
Coast Guard's Performance Technology website giving members links to valuable resources and information.

Instrument Sites to Assist with Gathering/Analyzing Data or Making Assessments:

Survey Monkey
Create surveys, gather and analyze data. Great resource when writing a research paper and the need arises to gather data from individuals.

Quia
Need to create a quiz to assess knowledge... check this site out.

Informational Sites Dealing with Education, Technology, Performance Technology, EDTEC Issues, etc:

Distance Educator.com
Great resource that provides access to the latest and greatest articles dealing with distance education issues.

Dr. Ruth Clark's Articles
Access available to everything Dr. Ruth Clark has written. Part of Dr. Clark’s training and consulting business.

EDTEC-SDSU A Creative Community of Learners and Leaders
Online Social Networking site involving current and former members of San Diego State University’s EDTEC 795B seminar.

elearning guild
Collaborative site where the members share information about the design, development, and management of web-based educational or instructional content (e-Learning). Many resources and valuable information is located on the site.

e-learning guru
website that offers visitors links to book reviews, interviews, and knowlege centers deealing with e-learning. Great resource for those interested in learning more about e-learning solutions.

elearning technology
Blog by Dr. Tony Karrer. He is the CEO/CTO of TechEmpower, a software, web and eLearning development firm based in Los Angeles, and is considered one of the top technologists in e-Learning and Performance Support.

First Things Fast
Link to Dr. Allison Rossett's website on performance analysis. This website provides the user valuable job aids, checklists, questions to ask, etc when conducting a performance analysis.

Performance Improvement Non-Training (PINOT) Solutions
Site created by Dr. Allison Rossett and Rebecca Frazze. Different non-training interventions from feedback to business process re-engineering (BPR) are discussed in detail. Links to valuable articles and resources are also included.

The Learning Circuits Blog (ASTD)
This is the American Society for Training & Devopment’s online magazine for everything related to e-learning

Wikipedia
Online encyclopedia resource with articles submitted by users on endless topics. Site’s information is a good place to start conducting research, but not 100% guaranteed reliable information, although owner of the site makes validations for the entries.

YouTube
Other than the obvious entertainment aspect gained from watching videos on this site, there are instructional videos found on the site that are educational and great resources.

Social Networking Sites:

Facebook
Popular Social Networking site.

LinkedIn
Networking site for professionals.

MySpace
Popular social networking site.

Ning
Popular social networking site where you can create a site for any topic.