Types of Computers Teacher Resources

Eleventh graders recall and identify what terms mean. They give an example of one of the term's hardware components. Students are taught how Input and Output devices work. They recognize acutual component in the computer as they are...

Fifth graders explore poetry. They write a variety of poetry using the writing process. Students choose a topic related to Thanksgiving and write a Thanksgiving themed poem. They write a rough draft and peer edit their poems. Students...

Students conduct research on temperature, wind speed and weather conditions from a variety of areas. They organize their findings on worksheets and spreadsheets and discuss various examples of databases.

Students explore the variety of organizations that function as Internet connectors and the type of connections available. The lesson was originally written for librarians with little or no net experiences.

Students research the history of Olympic downhill skiing to gather information on names, dates, winning times, and the native country of Olympic downhill medal winners.

Pupils receive a class score of 1-5 for appropriate behavior and participation during P.E. class. When class exits P.E., they move the class ant to a different fruit or vegetable. Each piece of food is worth 5 points, so some may be in...

Learn how computers have changed over the years and the five main types.

This video [6:05] focuses on putting the right hardware and infrastructure in place to fit with blended learning programs. This includes varying types of computers, bandwidth, wired or wireless, etc.

This BBC "hot topic" contains a description of the types of computer viruses. It also provides different ways to prevent or eliminate computer viruses.

Firewall software forms the first line of defense against hackers and certain types of computer viruses. This site explains what a firewall can do to help secure a computer and what it cannot do. The site also discusses different types...

Find out which JavaScript library to use depending on the type of computer programming.

"If you're new to computers or just want to update your skills, you've come to the right place."

Listen to this discussion of a Video Pick of the Week, which looks at how bubbles can be used to behave like electrons in a computer circuit in order to do computations. Includes a link to the video. Aired Jan. 13, 2012. [6:38]

Learn variables, constants, and data types with exercises you can do to test your knowledge.

Easy to understand site that details the basic components of the SCSI and how it functions. Charts and pictures included with links to other modules.

A basic overview and comparison of types of computer modems. Covers phone modems, DSL, cable modems, ISDN, and business T1 and T3 lines. Good animated illustration of data transmission.