In a quantitative study that found a positive effect of supplemental digital video on student achievement, the researchers first identified particular state standards being addressed by all schools in the study, then selected video content and created assessment items specifically aligned with those standards. The effect size (.66) was greater than is typically found in more general meta-analyses of computer-enhanced instruction (Boster et al., 2002) (Boster et al., 2004).

In a qualitative analysis of nine case studies of schools where technology was used to conduct inquiry-based learning, (Means & Olson, 1997) described the role of teachers as "curriculum developers." Technology integration involved teachers in rethinking and reshaping their curriculum. Key questions for teachers to ask themselves as they reorganize curricula in terms of the technology application(s) they have selected are:

• What does the technology offer students in terms of developing concepts and content?
• How does it help students to carry out inquiry processes?
• How will students work together collaboratively or cooperatively?
• What is the relationship between technology and other instructional materials?
• What new knowledge of my content or discipline, of teaching, or of technology do I need in order to foster new learning in my students?
• What knowledge processes, and skills do students need before using the technology?

Alignment of project or lesson content with state content standards is an important first step to infusing technology with curricula. A survey of 465 teachers in California resulted in 92% affirming that the first step in infusing technology into the curriculum is having information about the specific content of a program or use of an application that aligns with state-adopted curriculum standards. A number of the respondents indicated that an online resource that profiles electronic learning resources with the specific skills in knowledge areas that align with content standards would help them select programs that will facilitate curriculum integration with technology (Cradler & Beuthel, 2001).