Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Charles Babbage
Considered by some to be the "father of the computer", Charles Babbage was a 'gentleman scientist'. Learn interesting facts about his personal life and his career.
Yale University
Yale University: Pc Lube and Tune
The PCLT objective is to supply usable introductions, tutorials, and education on technical subjects to the large audience of computer users. These are articles that take technical topics and make them understandable for the beginner.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Picturing Business in America: Paul Allen
From an exhibit of hedcuts from the Wall Street Journal. Two dot-drawings of Paul Allen accompany a biography of this computer entrepreneur.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: The Altair
The Altair 8800 was the first personal computer. This lecture series gives a brief description of the Altair 8800 and the impact it had on the computer industry.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: P Cs Today
The personal computer (PC) has become a common fixture in virtually every home, business and classroom. This lecture series describes the history of the personal computer.
Other
E Cycle Best: A Concise History and Evolution of Tablet P Cs (Infographics)
Check out the illustration of the progress of personal computing tablets. Could it be true that they actually began in the nineteenth century?
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.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Industrial Designer
Although based out of New Zealand, this site provides quality information on the profession of industrial designers. Information includes typical tasks and duties, personal requirements needed for the job, education requirements, typical...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Spine Labels
This is a first or second grade library skills unit, conducted by the librarian with help from the art, computer, and homeroom teachers. Students will create: their own book cover and title page containing title, author & slideshow...
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Steve Jobs
A biography of the Apple founder, with suggested reading and links to relevant sites.
Other
The Apple Museum
The Apple Museum provides in depth information on the history of the Apple company and its products. Contributing to this information are articles written in reference to the company and/or its products. Code names, video clips, specs...
Other
K12 Handhelds: Getting Started With Mobile Technology
A good place to visit if you're just getting started with handhelds. Includes advice on what to consider when choosing a handheld and links to various categories of education-oriented handheld software. Make sure to check out the list of...
Other
Word Processing Activity: Rsi Checklist
This personal site provides a student activity that allows learners the opportunity to practice computer skills in creating a bulleted list. The activity also involves student's in completing research on repetitive stress injury to...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Assistive Technology
Find information and resources about assistive technology that can help kids with language-based learning disabilities become stronger readers and writers. Assistive technology is any device that supports the independence of a person...