Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Using Computers to Improve Your Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Tips from the University of Toronto on using word processing features as aids in composing and revising papers. W.9-10.6 Technology, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6, W.11-12.6 Technology
Website
University of Washington

University of Washington: Equal Access Computer Labs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a...
Article
Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Oppenheimer: The Computer Delusion

For Students 9th - 10th
A controversial article from The Atlantic magazine suggesting that there is no evidence to show that using computers in schools improves either teaching or learning. Argues against cutting enriching programs in art and music to fund...
Primary
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Fipsp: Authentication Technology Alternatives

For Students 9th - 10th
These guidelines describes the primary alternative methods for verifying the identities of computer system users, and provides recommendations toFederal agencies and departments for the acquisition and use of technology which supports...
Lesson Plan
Other

Ontario Council for Technology Education: Designing Chess Pieces [Pdf]

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this project, students will design and create 3D CAD drawings of a set of chess pieces. They will work through the stages of the design process, assess and develop design criteria when creating concept and scaled sketches, and use...
Lesson Plan
Other

Ontario Council for Technology Education: Designing a Desk Organizer [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By the end of this project, students will be able to understand and work through the stages of the design process, assess and develop design criteria when creating concept and scaled sketches, and use computer design software (SketchUp...
Lesson Plan
Other

Ontario Council for Technology Education: Designing a Bus Shelter [Pdf]

For Teachers 10th - 12th
By the end of this project, the student will be able to understand and work through the stages of the design process, assess and develop design criteria when creating concept and scaled sketches, and use computer design software...
Website
Other

Power Reporting: Computer Assisted Reporting in the Newsroom

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read about a 10-step program for implementing a workable program for using computers in the newsroom consistently and effectively. Journalism today is increasingly reliant on computer-based technology.
Interactive
ACT360 Media

Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology

For Students K - 1st
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.
eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Digital Use Divide

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how researchers find large differences in how effectively various groups of people can use digital technology.
Article
CBS

Cbs News: Poll: 1 in 5 Teens Use Web to Cheat

For Students 9th - 10th
Poll results of teen computer use interviews. Results are also graphed for the article. Links to related articles and video reports accompany this June 2006, article. The site also offers today's live news feed.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Using Cellphones and Computers to Transmit Information

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about changes in communication after computers and cell phones. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Digital Divide: A Data Analysis Activity Using Subtotals

For Teachers 10th - 12th
A lesson plan that includes a PowerPoint learning module for students. The purpose of the lesson plan is to teach how to use Excel to analyze a large amount of data, in this case from the US Census. The example being used is the...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Phonemic Awareness With Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This lesson allows students to use the Internet to manipulate words by changing initial sounds. Students will use computer skills while learning how to change words by changing the initial sound.
Unit Plan
University of Washington

Uw: Disabilities, Opportunities and Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The DO-IT Center serves to increase the success of people with disabilities and promotes the use of accessible information technology and universal design. Search the pages for content tailored to your needs.
eBook
Other

Business Education Resource Consortium: Computer Science & Information Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this online manual you will find examples of integrated performance activities developed to coordinate with the Computer Science and Information Systems Career Path in the Business Education Career Path and Model Curriculum Standards....
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Google for Education: Children and Technology: Cpu

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Introduce students to the working capability of the CPU of a computer. Look at instructions given to the processor to do simple arithmetic functions and how registers are used.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Google for Education: Presentations on Cs and Technology for Young Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teach young children the basics of computer science and computational thinking skills through this collection of ready to use presentations aimed to engage young learners.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Google for Education: Children and Technology: Memory and Single Linked Lists

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Have your students look at what memory is, in particular how a linked list can be used to represent a list of numbers. Explore linked lists in a game setting.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Google for Education: Children and Technology: Collaborative Creative Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Learners collaborate to create a story together at the same time using Google shared document.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Google for Education: Children and Technology: Collaborative Illustrated Story

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students collaboratively create an illustrated story as a team by using Google Presentation.
Article
Other

Composing Music Using Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Understanding MIDI, digital audio, and how to compose using both. Although this site is from 1996, much of the information remains relevant.
Handout
The Write Place

Literacy Education Online: Strategies for Revising and Editing on Computers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Comprehensive discussion on how to edit material on computers. Explains how to perform functions in 2 general areas: spell check and search & replace. Also explains difference between doing this "on paper" and on computer. W.11-12.6...
Unit Plan
Technology Student

Technology Student: Computer Numerical Control (Cnc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes how Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines work and how they are used in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).