American Museum of Natural History
What's the Big Idea About Genetics?
Here's a quick read on genetics. An engaging online resource provides six slides of information about genetics. Learners read about the meaning of genetics to information about DNA. They also learn about the study of genes and the...
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...
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Power Reporting: Computer Assisted Reporting in the Newsroom
Read about a 10-step program for implementing a workable program for using computers in the newsroom consistently and effectively. Journalism today is increasingly reliant on computer-based technology.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Computer Science Principles
A basic introductory course to computer science. Covers what computers are, their parts, and what they do; what the Internet is and how it works; some basic programming concepts; algorithms; data analysis; and global impact of computers...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Computer Lab Favorites
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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Old Computers Rare, Vintage and Obsolete Computers
This site contains a listing of old computer hardware as well as old computer ads.
Education Development Center
The Fun Works: Technology Career Choices
This resource provides information about some technology careers you've probably never thought of.
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Red Herring: The Business of Technology
Monthly magazine covering the business of technology. Includes tracking of financial markets, articles, research and newsletters.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Equal Access Computer Labs
As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Selling the Computer Revolution: Marketing
This site presents a collection of marketing brochures from the computer industry. The collection can be viewed by company, decade, computer application or software category.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Timeline of Computer History
This site presents an interactive timeline of computer development from 1939 through 1994. Upon selecting a year, the site presents all of the major computer hardware and software developments that occurred during that year.
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The Digi Barn Computer Museum
This site chronicles the innovations in computer technology including computer hardware, computer software and computer advertising.
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Jan's Web Work: Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
Illustrated and interactive web tutorial that guides learners through to achieving strong, basic computer knowledge. The tutorial is broken into chapters with interactive quizzes.
National Academy of Engineering
Greatest Achievements: Computers
Computers are one of the top 20 engineering innovations of the 20th century. Read the history behind this great invention.
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Mit Technology Review
Technology Review is a magazine by MIT which seeks to "promote the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society." It provides you with daily technology information including events, discussions, and...
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Infinitec: Work and Assistive Technology
Work is about finding a way to effectively complete a task. Many new Assistive Technology (AT) devices are available to help people get work done by new means, such as by dictating text to a voice recognition program, or by having...
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Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Homepage of the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This site contains information about ongoing research, academics, facilities, faculty, etc. at the university.
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Delaware Center for Educational Technology
Learn about the agency and its services and conferences. The "Instructional" link provides a "Computer Skills Growth Chart," information on its Traveling Lab, teachers' academy, and other classroom resources.
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International High Technology Crime Investigation Association
This site is devoted to high technology crime investigations and contains training and seminars as well as a variety of resources.
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Abc News: Technology and Science
ABC covers the latest news and events in computer technology and in science, and includes lots of related editorials and stories.
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Globe Technology
Globe Technology covers the latest news, issues, and events in computer technology on a daily basis.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Database Administrator
With so much data gathered on the computer, someone needs to be able to organize it. That falls to the database administrator. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a database administrator , as well as the...