Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Oppenheimer: The Computer Delusion
A controversial article from The Atlantic magazine suggesting that there is no evidence to show that using computers in schools improves either teaching or learning. Argues against cutting enriching programs in art and music to fund...
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Smart Internet
In this online course, students will learn about the different ways to connect to the internet as well as how to save money on your internet connection.
Other
Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
TESL Journal
The Internet Tesl Journal: Copyright Issues on the Web
Specific, easy to read guidelines on Copyright and Plagiarism regulations. Focuses on use of Internet material. Includes clear definitions and copyright information listings. A great resource to prevent plagiarism on your site and in...
Other
University of Idaho: Information Literacy: Understanding the Internet
One-page article that explains the use of the Internet, URLs, and domain names.
Eserver
E Server: Exploring Technoculture: Computers, Society, & Pedagogy
An annotated bibliography on technoculture. Contains brief reviews of book sources as well as a few Internet links.
Other
California State Univ.: Internet as Ethics Resource Tool
Site from California State University, Fullerton addresses ethical use of the internet with hyperlinks to valuable sources from the US Supreme Court to Thomas Jefferson and John Stuart Mill.
Other
The Internet Tourbus: A Closer Look at Cookies
An interesting and informative article about cookies, the small bits of data that web servers store on your computer to enhance your web surfing. Clearly explains the uses and benefits and dispels common myths.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer and Information Systems
From the Department of Labor, read about the job outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers. Read about such things as work type to pay.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Viruses and Spyware
If a computer is connected to the internet and is not protected from computer viruses and spyware, then it is only a matter of time before the computer is infected. This article describes the symptoms of an infected computer and the...
Other
Brad Templeton: 10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained
This personal site from Brad Templeton provides an article on copyright myths with explanations of the USENET/Internet.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: Graphs in Everyday Life
This lesson focuses on graphs in everyday life including virtual graphs such as the Internet or physical computer networks of computers. It puts graph theory into practice and provides examples and learning exercises.
Other
Thocp: Marc Andreesen
This resource, a thorough biography of Marc Andreessen, discusses his childhood love of computers and programming, his creation of the Mosaic Internet Browser while in college, his partnership with Jim Clark in the establishment of...
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Keeping Your Personal Data Safe
In this online course, students will learn how to keep their online information safe by making and remembering good passwords and also how to control who sees their personal information when using public computers and social media.
Other
Codi: Computing
This is a site for information about computer adaptations for people with special needs. If you have a need this is the place to visit to find an answer to your question.
Other
Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
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Bitlaw: Fair Use in Copyright
An article that explains the "fair Use" issues in the copyright law.
Other
Ez Talks: 7 Different Ways to Communicate Online
Online communication is a kind of communication between organizations or individuals that starts and ends on the Internet. Basically, it is how people pass information over the Internet through a network of computers. This article...
Other
Sun Associates: Basic Tools for Educators
Many teachers have found that the technology tools that are most accessible and versatile are those broadly classified as "Applications." This page discusses the many ways that spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and presentation...
Other
The Cookie Controversy
This site presents an overview of issues relating to cookies - their purpose, privacy concerns, available software, and more.
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Keeping Your Device Safe
In this course, you will learn how to protect your device and the information on it. You will learn how to keep your devices safe from possible threats, and how to use screen locks. You will also learn how to save a backup of the...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 15: The Changing American Landscape
The rise of American cities between 1865 and 1900 was spawned by the industrial revolution. Technological advancements in industry and transportation fathered the enormous growth of large cities across the United States. This led to the...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: How Much Fact in Fiction? 1984 by George Orwell
How can a reader determine how much fact is in a fictional book? This site features the book "1984" by George Orwell to illustrate this concept.