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Scholastic

Scholastic: Computer Lab Favorites

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Over fifty online learning activities are presented here. An appealing interactive wheel allows students to choose subject area to sort the links. The activities are easily completed in 15 to 30 minute computer lab periods.
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TES Global

Tes: Using Museums to Inspire Design & Technology Projects

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Design Toolkit for Teachers from theVictoria and Albert Museum is a guide to using museums to inspire design and technology projects. It includes information on why to use a museum to support the design...
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
The 19th century saw a rapid technological change, together with paradigm shifts in scientific understanding. These articles research how authors responded to the new possibilities afforded by technology and science.
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Microsoft

Microsoft: Types of Assistive Technology Products

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A comprehensive list of different types of assistive technology products, which each include a description. A very helpful resource for special educators needing more information on types of assistive technology.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Nasa Online: Using Nasa Technology to Track Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how technology is used to track the formation, development and movement of hurricanes.
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City College of New York

City Technology: Fantastic Elastic

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore engineering technology with this unit. Students will study how to design and execute two types of homemade vehicles using elastic.
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Other

Gartner: 10 Ways Technology Will Change What It Means to Be Human

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from Campus Technology magazine that discusses how technology is changing the human condition and many of these changes are driven by the wants, needs, and interests of people. For example, artificial emotional intelligence...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Paying Attention to Technology Reviewing a Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains plans for five lessons that ask learners to write reviews of pieces of technology (cell phones, webcams, ink pens, satellite dishes, etc.) like they would write reviews of books. In addition to objectives and standards, this...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Questions to Ask Colleges About Assistive Technology Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
It is important that students with disabilities consider accommodations that colleges provide, including assistive technology (AT) devices and services. This Info Brief highlights differences between the availability of AT in the K-12...
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University Prep: Guidelines for Responsible Use of Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A school's policy outlining its expectations for the responsible use of technology by students.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Using Technology to Support Struggling Students

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Knowing how to engage in signature scientific acts, such as formulating questions and using evidence in arguments is an important part of science learning. This InfoBrief from the National Center for Technology Innovation offers more...
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University of Washington

University of Wash: Disabilities and Computer Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Lifehack: 20 Smart Home Technology Gadgets That Will Leave You Spellbound

For Students 9th - 10th
With the advancement in technology, cool gadgets are entering homes and have changed people's lifestyles. Learn about them here.
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Other

Singularity Hub: Managing the Unintended Consequences of Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, the author discusses things he learned at the first Unintended Consequences of Technology conference in San Francisco. The goal of the event was to facilitate a thoughtful conversation about the role of advancing...
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Other

Digital Citizenship: Acceptable Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
The Acceptable Use Policy is used in schools to help govern how technology and the Internet are used within the classroom. It is an agreement that is signed by both the parents and the student stating that they will follow the rules set...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Technology Video and Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Economics website for students presents information on technology, productivity and resources.
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Alumni News: Technology: The World of 2088

For Students 9th - 10th
Published in 1998, this article offers 10- and 20-year predictions for how technology would change the world we live in.
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Other

Opensource: 11 Considerations for Picking the Right Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand eleven considerations when choosing and evaluating technology.
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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Developing a School or District Technology Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory provides information on how to create a technology plan that is part of an overall school improvement plan. Discusses guidelines, planning committees, budgets, and agenda...
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Other

Thales Group: Digital Dividends: The Positive Effects of Id Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a pro-business perspective on the adoption of digital identification of citizens by governments around the world. It looks at how governments can better serve their citizens by using this technology, its economic...
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The White House

The White House: Office of Science and Technology Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology was originally established by President Bush and reinstated by President G.W. Bush. This council serves to advise the President through the private sector and the academic...
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US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Office of Education Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology develops national policy and implements this policy through department-wide educational technology programs. Content includes budget and legislation information,...
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Other

Dvd Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the DVD technology and advantages over CD technology.
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Edutopia

Edutopia: Ten Tips for Personalized Learning via Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A list of 10 relevant tips how the educators of Forest Lake Elementary deploy a powerful array of digital-technology tools to challenge and support each child at his or her own level.

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