TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can Machines Read Your Emotions?
Computers can beat us in board games, transcribe speech, and instantly identify almost any object. But will future robots go further by learning to figure out what we're feeling? Kostas Karpouzis imagines a future where machines and the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Hard Drives Work?
The modern hard drive is an object that can likely hold more information than your local library. But how does it store so much information in such a small space? Kanawat Senanan details the generations of engineers, material scientists,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Computers Translate Human Language
Is a universal translator possible in real life? We already have many programs that claim to be able to take a word, sentence, or entire book in one language and translate it into almost any other. The reality, however, is a bit more...
Brown University
Douglas Engelbart and "The Mother of All Demos"
An article on Douglas Engelbart's presentation at the 1968 Fall Joint Computer Conference, which featured the "mother of all demos".
Other
Rit: Computer Generation: Vision and Demand
This paper, presented at an international conference in Sweden, gives a thorough analysis of the computer generation. The authors analyze some of the tendencies, visions and demands of this technology-rich time.
Other
Western Illinois University: Plagiarism and the Web
An essay on the challenge of plagiarism for teachers and the temptation for students, with helpful suggestions.
Other
Cpsr: Netiquette Training Whose Responsibility?
CPSR offers an article on the need to train new Internet users about netiquette. Includes experiences with E-mail, need for netiquette, and additional resources.
Other
Pcin: All About Hard Drives
An article on the topic of hard drives. Includes what a hard disk is, brief history, parts of a hard disk with illustration, speed, and size.
Other
Western Illinois University: Hypertext: Douglas Engelbart
This article on Douglas Engelbart includes links to further related information.
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
Dell: Michael S. Dell
Read about Michael Dell, the chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Dell, the company he founded with $1000 in 1984 at the age of 19.
University of Washington
University of Wash: Disabilities and Computer Technology
A brochure from the University of Washington on adaptive technology tools for people with disabilites. Includes tools for mobility impairments, blindness, low vision, hearing and/or speech impairments, and Specific Learning Disabilities.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Douglas Engelbart & the Mouse
This article on Douglas C. Engelbart, the inventor of the computer mouse, credits the inventor for helping create the "interactive, use-friendly" computer interfaces that we have today.
Other
Web Reference: Graphics
WebReference contains many tutorials on many different topics in relation to graphics. It also includes links, informative essays, and interviews.
Other
Graphic Greats: Photo Treatment
This resource presents an article about the use of photos in documents.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Apple Ii Plus 1979
Long before the iPhone, the iPod or even the Mac, there was the Apple.
PC Technology Guide
Pc Tech Guide: Input Devices
This resource provides information about using input devices with computers.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Parts of the Computer
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an introduction to computers at the elementary grade level.
CBS
Cbs News: Poll: 1 in 5 Teens Use Web to Cheat
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.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Microphones
Information on computer microphones, recording tips, and microphone trouble shooting.
Other
Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. General cleaning tips, cleaning tools and specific...