Here are some websites that offer assistance with everything from technology planning to getting your school or classroom on-line and then staying on-line.

WestNet IT Multimedia Glossary -- A searchable multimedia glossary for IT industry professionals.

The NetDayCompass is the first, web-based directory of education technology resources designed to help decision-makers in K-12 schools maximize technology investments. This online guide contains high-quality ed tech resources to help schools make smart decisions about technology planning, infrastructure, funding, and classroom support.

PC ARM is a free service from Comdisco that assists schools in determining the level of pc hardware needed for the software you want to run. With limited budgets, it's imperative that schools purchase equipment that actually matches the functionality they need. Comdisco's PC ARM helps you to maximize your dollars by matching your needs with the appropriate level of computer.

A Guide to Networking For K-12 Schools -- This illustrated guide, a project of the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, has been prepared by NETC in both pdf and .html versions for printing and downloading convenience. It offers busy school district decision-makers essential guidelines for planning a school network.

National Center for Technology Planning -- Premier technology planning site created by Dr. Larry S. Anderson includes useful information about a number of guidebooks, articles, and other planning resources but the primary focus is the well organized and extensive list of more than 100 technology plans you can download.

Using Technology in Education -- Links to information for using technology in education, multimedia authoring, educational technology connections, learning HTML, and more. A resource to help you maximize the use of technology in your school

ILC Glossary of Internet Terms -- An alphabetized list of Internet speak. Very useful for first time users, and beyond.

Learn the Net -- The world's most popular field guide to cyberspace. Help is just a click away.

E-Mail Etiquette -- A primer on being polite while using E-mail, includes topics such as being careful about how and how much you write, signatures, following threads, abbreviations and emoticons, and flaming.

The Technology Coordinator's Home Page -- An excellent resource for educators who are planning to integrate technology into a school setting. Includes extensive Internet and published references on how to get started and maintain technology in your schools, as well as listservs to help you out. A must see.

Web66 -- Sponsored by 3M, the goals outlined by the group state it best: to help K12 educators set up their own Internet servers, to link K12 web servers and the educators and students at those schools, to help K12 educators find and use K12 appropriate resources on the web.

Internet Teacher Training Course -- As created by Art Wolinsky and Susan Meyers for educators to learn about the Internet, how to use it, and its vast resources. Although created for Southern Regional High School in New Jersey, the ideas have value to anyone who wishes to learn about the Net.

Inquiry.com -- A search tool for information technology professionals which accesses publications and vendor information to answer all your IT questions. A useful tool.