Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Fast Is Your Computer?
Computer technology continues to develop at a rapid pace. A new home computer is noticeably faster than a machine from five years ago, and dramatically faster than a machine from ten years ago. Exactly how much faster? This project will...
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Brainspire: To What Degree Is Technology and Social Change Related?
Article discussing the impact of technology on different aspects of society. Looks at education, humanitarian needs, prevention of corruption, modernization, global technological shifts, Ogburn's theory of social change, the...
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Pbs Learning Media: Technology Over Time
In this interactive activity adapted from A Science Odyssey, learn how technology in the home has changed through the years. Scroll through a timeline from 1900 to 2010 to explore technological innovations in the home (such as...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Explore the historic reasons women are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics today.
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...
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Business Education Resource Consortium: Computer Science & Information Systems
In this online manual you will find examples of integrated performance activities developed to coordinate with the Computer Science and Information Systems Career Path in the Business Education Career Path and Model Curriculum Standards....
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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...
Technology Student
Technology Student: Printed Circuit Boards
This site describes the purpose, design and construction of printed circuit boards which are used in computers and computerized devices.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Using Computers to Improve Your Writing
Tips from the University of Toronto on using word processing features as aids in composing and revising papers. W.9-10.6 Technology, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6, W.11-12.6 Technology
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...
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How Technology Is Improving Productivity and Efficiency in Manufacturing Sector
The article describes how the use of different types of technology are improving manufacturing efficiencies, including 3-D printing, metrology (science of measurement), exoskeleton suits, and drones.
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...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Cd Burning: Take It to the Edge
Did you know that you can tell how much information is on a CD-R without even using a computer? Find out how in this "reflective" experiment.
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Vision Technology for the Totally Blind
An interesting application of wearable computing that is helping blind people "see". vOICe technology uses synthetic (bionic) vision through auditory video representations, combined with current brain implant and retinal implant...
PBS
Pbs: News Hour Extra: Video Clip Board: The Teen Brain on Technology
All of the newest technologies can be going on at one time - Facebook, texting, homework online, talking with friends on the computer. However, what are the consequences of this technological multi-tasking? Here is a video that discusses...
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Wes Tech Vision: Strategies for Managing a Computer Lab
This online workshop covers a variety of strategies to more efficiently manage school computers and networks. Strategies will include sharing folders and CDs on the network, setting up read only "Template," folders on the network, using...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Phonemic Awareness With Technology
This lesson plan allows students to use the Internet to manipulate words by changing initial sounds. Students will use computer skills while learning how to change words by changing the initial sound.
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Google for Education: Children and Technology: Collaborative Illustrated Story
Students collaboratively create an illustrated story as a team by using Google Presentation.
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A Brief History of Computers and Networks
Provides historical information on computers and networks, from the beginning of mechanical calculators in the 1640's to modern times.
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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...
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Childnet International: Know It All: Primary Schools: Glossary of Technology
Glossary of technology terms lets you check your understanding of key terms associated with ICT tools, ICT technologies, and e-safety issues.
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.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Dvd Drives
Informative site detailing the use of DVD drives. Content includes a focus on the basics of DVDs, DVD regional codes, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, technical support and more.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Charles Babbage
Learn about Charles Babbage; computer pioneer, philosopher, politician, newtonian, industrialist who lived from 1791 to 1871.
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