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[[File:Cover-NETP17-150w.jpg|thumb|196x196px|2010 National Educational Technology Plan]]
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.ed.gov/legislation/GOALS2000/TheAct/sec233.html |title=Sec. 233 Office of Educational Technology}}</ref>

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]]

==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

==References==
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[[Category:United States Department of Education]]
[[Category:Governmental educational technology organizations]]