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Asia Foundation: Information and Communication Technology for Development [Pdf]
A two-page overview of how this organization supports the growth of information and communication technology in Asia, what types of technology it promotes, and why it is such an important issue to the development and modernization of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945:20s: Innovations in Communication/technology
A quick comprehension check over innovations in communication and technology in the 1920s.
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The Communication Oriented Society
Informative site that explores the changes that society and global communications are incurring as communication technology develops and infiltrates the global community.
United Nations
Unesco: Information and Communication Technologies in Schools
This UNESCO handbook for teachers delves into information and communication technologies in schools. Scroll down through the pdf document to pages 5 through 8 for a list of specific topics included in this extensive resource.
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Insafe: Safer Internet Centres: Communicating Respectfully [Pdf]
A 16-page textbook designed to give students in Grades 1 and 2 insights into various means of communication whilst drawing on real-life parallels of rights and responsibilities. Includes coloring pages for students and links to several...
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California Ict Digital Literacy: Assessments and Curriculum Framework [Pdf]
Standardized approach to information and communication technology, aligned with state and national standards. ICT literacy is the ability to use digital technology, communications tools and networks. The competencies include accessing,...
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The Center for the Study of Technology and Society
This online magazine offers the latest news and information concerning the relationship between society and available technologies.
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Infinitec: Living With Assistive Technology
Learn all you can about living with assistive technology by checking out the topics outlined in this section of the INFINITEC website.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Communicating in a Technological World
Through utilizing the Internet to discover technological advances in the 20th century and interviewing relatives and friends who experienced these changes in communication, students will discover firsthand how technology has changed...
Technovation
Curiosity Machine: Challenges: Engineer a Communication Network
Using some everyday household materials, students are challenged to design and build a network to send communication signals in multiple directions to multiple people. To help students accomplish this challenge there are tips, a lesson...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Connect With Other Digital Citizens, Technology, Resources
Virtual learning module on what it means to be a "digital citizen" and connect with others in today's world of digital technology and available resources. Full discussion of communication guidelines, digital literacy, and commerce in...
ACT360 Media
Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology
Informative, fun, and humorous tutorial that uses cartoon characters to provide an introduction to information technology. The tutorial covers operating systems/desktops, email, the world wide web, and networks.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Canada in Space
Canada has accomplished some important achievements in space technology. Use the links to explore the main topics. Educators will appreciate connecting to the school program "Space: Space Exploration" on this site.
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Learning Skills for Information, Communication and Media Literacy: Math [Pdf]
The Partnership defines ICT Literacy as the use of 21st-century tools to perform learning skills. Learning Skill + 21st Century Skill = ICT Literacy. The Math Map here enables educators, administrators, and policymakers to gain concrete...
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Education Services Australia:digital Technologies Hub: Ict vs Digital Technology
This resource explains what the difference is between ICT capabilities and Digital Technologies, or DT. Includes an infographic, a blog article, a video [1:32], a chart showing how assessment differs for each, and a learning continuum...
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National Initiatives Concerning Information and Communication Technology Mexico
This article describes how the Mexican school system is changing through the use of educational programming and television.
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Partnership for 21st Century Skills: Ict Literacy Map Math [Pdf]
This "roadmap" can show how Information and Communication Technology tools can be used to develop and enrich mathematics content instruction. Examples are given for 4th, 8th and 12th grades.
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Western Australia Department of Health: Online vs Face to Face Communication
Students discuss the similarities and differences between online and face-to-face communication. They also research and explore protective strategies to ensure they communicate safely using technology.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Technology of the 1800s
[Free Registration/Login Required] Article considers the inventions and innovations in communication, transportation, and manufacturing that drove America forward in the nineteenth century. Includes a link to an interactive history of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Wireless Technology Timeline
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Program which promotes STEAM projects, students create poster of a timeline on the history of wireless communication.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Different Ways to Communicate Online
There are many different types of communication technology. They all have different strengths. It is important to think about which type of communication is best for each occasion. Learn about five different methods of online...
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: The Case Files: History of Communications
Look back in time at some of the people who invented the first technologies for communicating across time and distance that form the foundations of today's information society.
New Zealand Ministry of Education
Nz Ministry of Education: What's the Problem?
The aim of this unit is for students to develop their persuasive writing and information gathering skills using various forms of information and communication technology. It is hoped that the context of 'teenage problems' will provide an...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Four Principles for the Open World
The recent generations have been bathed in connecting technology from birth, says futurist Don Tapscott, and as a result the world is transforming into one that is far more open and transparent. In this inspiring talk, he lists the four...