Other
California State Univ.: Internet as Ethics Resource Tool
Site from California State University, Fullerton addresses ethical use of the internet with hyperlinks to valuable sources from the US Supreme Court to Thomas Jefferson and John Stuart Mill.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: A Penny for Your Thoughts, Movies or Music?
The ethical implications of downloading entertainment are huge. Explore this issue with students using this lesson plan. Be sure to include your library media specialist in planning.
University of Washington
World Wide Access: Accessible Web Design
A brochure from the University of Washington on accessible Web design for people with disabilities. Includes general page design, graphical features, special features, and a Web pages test.
Other
Lenny Zelster: The World Wide Web: Origins and Beyond
This resource provides basic information about the world wide web. How it works, web and computer terminology, and a history are all provided, with illustrative pictures and diagrams available.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Facebook and Google Vie to Bring Internet to All
Read about projects at Facebook and Google that are working to expand internet connectivity across the globe. Includes video.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: The Debate About Network Neutrality
Article reports on the issue of net neutrality and what it can mean for everyday life if lost. Includes video.
Other
Indiana University Knowledge Base: What Is Ftp?
Information about the File Transfer Protocol, and how it is used to transfer files.
Other
Nwu: The National Writers Union
This is the homesite for the National Writers Union, an organization for freelance writers. Contains an amazing amount of useful material, especially for aspiring writers, journalists, or storytellers.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Timothy John Berners Lee
Read a short biography of the man best known for inventing the World Wide Web.
University of California
Ucla: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
This site from UCLA lists the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, passed in 1998. There is also a link to the full text of the Act.
Other
Courrier International
Courrier International is a weekly magazine devoted to presenting the news from diverse perspectives. This site offers brief news from around the world, plus a theme from an international perspective.
Other
December.com: Net Tools
Provides links and evaluations of dozens of pieces of software, ranging from languages to multimedia to email.
Other
Xml: Berners Lee and the Semantic Web Vision
Read an article by XML highlighting a presentation by World Wide Web creator Tim Berners-Lee in which he describes his vision for the Semantic Web. Includes slides from Mr. Berners-Lee's talk.
Other
The Impact of Information Technology on Work and Society
The aim of this report is to provide a brief summary of some of the main technological developments that have taken place in information technology and how these developments have had an influence on the way we work and on society in...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Read Works
Read Works: News Debate Password Protected
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not schools have the right to monitor what students post online. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Wired World
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the growing number of people online. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: The Origins of the Internet
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the start of the Internet. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Ona: The Online News Association
With access virtually unrestricted, this site was created by journalists to help raise the standards of news reporting currently available via the Internet.
Other
Website Builders: Intranet Definition: The Interactive Glossary
This resource provides a definition of "intranet" from a comprehensive, user-friendly glossary of terms related to the internet.
Other
About Networks
An informative article about networks. Includes what it is, and types of networks.
Other
Webliminal: Critically Evaluating Information on the Internet
This site gives excellent information on why it's important to evaluate the content of everything you find in cyberspace, and also tells you how to do so. It also contains information about using search engines effectively and how to...
Other
Learn the net.com: Evaluating Online Information: Fact or Fiction
How can you determine if online information is fact or fiction? Use this online article to become more computer literate in this topic. Includes a video.
Other
Net Lingo
Look up information about internet and computer technology using a dictionary format. Includes online dictionary, pocket dictionary, information about e-mail, a technology IQ test, and a list of new additions.