University of North Carolina
Blogs
The blogosphere may be overwhelmed with content, but there's still room for unique points of view. Creating a blog that stands out, however, is the bigger challenge. A handout on blogs, part of a series of handouts on specific writing...
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: The Case Files: History of Communications
Look back in time at some of the people who invented the first technologies for communicating across time and distance that form the foundations of today's information society.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Canada in Space
Canada has accomplished some important achievements in space technology. Use the links to explore the main topics. Educators will appreciate connecting to the school program "Space: Space Exploration" on this site.
Other
The Center for the Study of Technology and Society
This online magazine offers the latest news and information concerning the relationship between society and available technologies.
Other
Infinitec: Living With Assistive Technology
Learn all you can about living with assistive technology by checking out the topics outlined in this section of the INFINITEC website.
NOAA
Noaa: Nccos: Exploring New Ways to Communicate Scientific Results
Discusses the many types of media technology that scientists have available today to communicate the results of their research. These include social media tools, educational web pages, videos, virtual worlds, and podcasts. Many examples...
Other
Education Services Australia:digital Technologies Hub: Ict vs Digital Technology
This resource explains what the difference is between ICT capabilities and Digital Technologies, or DT. Includes an infographic, a blog article, a video [1:32], a chart showing how assessment differs for each, and a learning continuum...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Hedy Lamarr
Use this site to learn about Hedy Lamarr (1913-2000 CE), the movie actress who "helped the Allies win World War II" through her involvement in inventing "a classified communication system."
United Nations
Unesco: Information and Communication Tech in Development
This report presents a number of views and proposals voiced in recent UNESCO-sponsored forums concerning the challenge of Information Highways for development. The official position of the Organization can be found in the document...
Other
National Initiatives Concerning Information and Communication Technology Mexico
This article describes how the Mexican school system is changing through the use of educational programming and television.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Searchable database of the NIDCD, one of the Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (Federal Government). Covers a wide range of hearing related topics/research.
Other
Christopher Columbus Awards
The Christopher Columbus Awards is a national, community-based science and technology program for middle school students. The program challenges the students to work in teams, with an adult coach, to identify a problem in their community...
NASA
Nasa: Glenn Research Center Homepage
NASA's Glenn Research Center "develops advanced technology for high priority national needs - propulsion, power, and communications technologies for application to aeronautics and space."
Other
Career One Stop: Career and Cluster Videos
Resource offers online career videos in 16 industry areas to learn about the type of work performed in a variety of jobs in each industry area.
Other
Ncte Framework for 21st Century Curriculum and Assessment
An overview of the updates for the national standards for English Language Learners in a 21st century community. Set by the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association, this site includes elements of...
Other
Ncte Framework for 21st Century Curriculum and Assessment
An overview of the updates for the national standards for English Language Learners in a 21st century community. Set by the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association, this site includes elements of...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Reid Hoffman
Biography of Reid Hoffman, Internet Entrepreneur and founder of LinkedIn with investiments in over 80 internet startup companies.
Other
Redline's Wi Max Products Connects Gulf of Mexico Oil Rigs
This story highlights that Mexico's largest oil producer, Pemex, will have their 11 offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico connected with new information and communication technology.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Information Age
This exhibition surveys the history of information technology and its relation to society from the origin of the telegraph to the present. Its emphasis is as much on social as technical change. This support page contains background...
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Blogging
Because blogs have become such a popular 21st century communication tool, they can sometimes be accessed with a price. This article teaches the risks of blogging as well as how to protect oneself.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Invention Process
Through a number of articles, stories and research we learn about the invention process, including communicating your ideas, staying resilient when things go wrong.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Carbons to Computers Fax
The Smithsonian Institution provides the lifeline of the fax machine and of its uses in the business world.
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.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Early American Newspapers
This site from the Stanford University has an excellent listing of late 1700, early 1800 newspapers that were on the East Coast, and in the South.