The kids in your class are probably experts at navigating the computer, but do they know the difference between hardware and software? Teach computer skills to any level of computer user with a helpful reference sheet. It...

Whether you are an experienced computer user or a newcomer to technology, a packet full of computer vocabulary, tips, and guided practice is sure to enhance your technological knowledge. Learners can hone their word processing skills and...

This informational reading worksheet can be used in your literacy or computer class.  Students learn the basic components of computers then test their knowledge with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Who knew turning a light on and off could be so complicated? In the lesson, pupils use Arduino boards to learn about computer codes and programs. They program an Arduino to make a light turn on and off at certain time intervals.

Digital, analog, and now binary clocks? The lesson plan teaches individuals how to interpret binary code. They use an online software program to read binary clocks.

Young computer scientists get to see what it's like to be a software engineer as they use free online software to design a computer game. They play and evaluate games groups created to round out the activity.

Never forget a term used in Microsoft Word with these four pages of related vocabulary and their definitions. 

Teach basic logic using Boolean operators. Young computer scientists learn about the operators NOT, AND, and OR, and how they can be expressed using Boolean notation, logic gates, or truth tables. Along the way, they learn about half...

Building an accelerometer app for your Android device. Groups develop an app that uses the accelerometer on an Android device. The purpose of the activity is to reinforce the programming design. The post activity assessment challenges...

A career as a computer software engineer is profiled. Included: nature of the work, training, advancement, employment, job outlook. projections data, earnings, related occupations. A detailed examination of this career is clearly presented.

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...

If you like to have your computer software work perfectly, it's because of the software qualitiy assurance engineer and tester that makes that happen. Read the career profile of the software engineer and the education requirements for...

This resource provides information about careers for computer systems analysts, computer engineers, and computer scientists. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook,...

Differentiate between the functions of hardware and software.

Shortcut keys help provide an easier and usually quicker method of navigating and using computer software programs. Here is a listing of Apple Mac OS keyboard shortcuts.

Shortcut keys help provide an easier and usually quicker method of navigating and using computer software programs. Here is a listing of keyboard shortcuts for UNIX / Linux opearting systems.

Recommended steps to try when troubleshooting any software or hardware related issue. All of these steps are a great way to begin troubleshooting and/or to try when other solutions have not resolved your issue. When trying these steps,...

This chapter from the book "Robin Williams DVD Design Workshop" provides excellent guidance through the maze of tools available for authoring your own DVDs. Discusses hardware as well as software options and requirements.

An introduction to computer animation, written at an advanced level. Includes an overview of computer animation and discusses its heritage, history, software tools, and more. Lots of embedded links to information on related topics.

A table comparing system software and application software.

A useful chart containing computer scanner drivers from different companies. Also answers the question "How to determine what type of scanner I have"?

This website, from the University of Edinburgh, provides a lengthy glossary of computer graphics terms written by Olin Lathrop, author of "The Way Computer Graphics Work". This site provides simple definitions of basic terms; no graphics...

This site includes many links under these categories: Organizations associated with CAD, CAD Research and Artificial Intelligence Links, CAD Directories, Gateways and News Centers, Important CAD Review Resources, CAD magazines, journals...

Informative site detailing the use of CD-R technologies. Content includes a focus on the basics of CD-Rs, CD recording tips, multiple sessions CD-R, technical support and more.