Curated OER
Production Time
Seventh graders identify terms related to computer-generated productions (e.g., desktop publishing, WYSIWYG, clip art, hypertext, multimedia, laserdisc, CD-ROM, VCR, scanners, camcorders).
Other
Hewlett Packard: Current Board of Directors for Hp
HP provides brief career profiles for each member of their current board of directors.
Other
Karbos Guide: Illustrated Guide to Usb
If you want to know the basics of what a USB is and what it is used for then this site is for you!
Other
Epson America: Welcome to Epson North America
Find out what's new, get info on all the various EPSON products, and go to other EPSON sites. You can also find out about job opportunities, and general corporation information.
Other
Business Education Resource Consortium: Computer Science & Information Systems
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....
PC Technology Guide
Pc Tech Guide: Scanners
An in-depth article on digital imaging scanners. Includes operation with illustration, types, resolution, interpolation, bit-depth, and dynamic range.
Other
Scantips: Never Used a Scanner Before?
This site is an informative article on scanners. It includes tips for using them, and examples of scans.
Other
Scantips: A Few Scanning Tips
Wayne Fulton provides basic information on how to use a scanner for both photos and documents. Included are a question and answer section, a list of basic scanner software, ways to improve your scanning, and links to other scanner sites.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Scanner Drivers
A useful chart containing computer scanner drivers from different companies. Also answers the question "How to determine what type of scanner I have"?
McMaster University
The Microcomputer: Input
Information about computer hardware input devices, types, and their uses.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Computer Input & Output Devices
Children use different computer devices every day. Some devices are used to input information, while others are to output information from our computers. We will learn about 3D printers, scanners, projectors and more!
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Peripheral
This site from Wikipedia includes a basic definition for what a computer peripheral is. Also distinguished are items that are considered peripherals and items that are not. Links are provided for additional information.
University of South Florida
No Strings Attached: Family Heritage
Students bring in an object from home that represents their family heritage. Students then use cameras and scanners to import their object into the computer. The lesson has the students complete a writing piece but you could expand into...