Linda G. Roberts directed the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology from its inception in September 1993 to January 2001, and served as the Secretary of Education's Special Adviser on Technology. Roberts developed the first National Technology Plan, launched five new technology programs, and increased the technology budget from less than $30 million to over $900 million annually. She is now a consultant to the educational technology industry and member of Boards of Directors for such groups, including Classroom Connect and Sesame Workshop.

As the Clinton Administration's spokesperson for educational technology, Roberts championed effective use of computer and telecommunications technology for teaching and learning and played a key role in the development of the E-RATE, an annual $2.25 billion program to bring the Internet and advanced telecommunications to the Nation's schools and libraries. Roberts' Office coordinated programs and policy throughout the Department, forged partnerships among state, local, federal, and private sector efforts, and supported national and international cooperation through annual conferences and special projects.

In the development of bilateral agreements between the U.S. and other countries, including Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Ireland, Japan, and Mexico, Roberts focused efforts on educational technology and supported the development of new OECD and APEC educational technology projects. Roberts visited schools and classrooms all across the U.S. and was the keynote speaker at more than 100 state, national and international conferences, promoting innovative and effective use of educational technology.

Roberts is the recipient of many awards, including the Smithsonian Computer World Award for Leadership in Education, the ISTE Pioneer Award, the Federal 100 Award, and the U.S. Distance Learning Association's Eagle Award. Roberts also served on the George Lucas Educational Foundation Board of Advisers.