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.
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.
University of Washington
University of Wash: Disabilities and Computer Technology
A brochure from the University of Washington on adaptive technology tools for people with disabilites. Includes tools for mobility impairments, blindness, low vision, hearing and/or speech impairments, and Specific Learning Disabilities.
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...
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Strategies for Revising and Editing on Computers
Comprehensive discussion on how to edit material on computers. Explains how to perform functions in 2 general areas: spell check and search & replace. Also explains difference between doing this "on paper" and on computer. W.11-12.6...
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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.
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Inside Your Computer
How does a computer work? The critical components of a computer are the peripherals (including the mouse), the input/output subsystem (which controls what and how much information comes in and out), and the central processing unit (the...
Other
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.
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The Flickering Mind
Looking for an alternative point of view on educational technology? Use this informative website focusing on a book called "The Flickering Mind,"-a new and controversial book which argues that computers have done far more harm than good...
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Rit: Computer Generation: Vision and Demand
This paper, presented at an international conference in Sweden, gives a thorough analysis of the computer generation. The authors analyze some of the tendencies, visions and demands of this technology-rich time.
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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...
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Eduscapes: One Computer Classroom
Use this site to see strategies that demonstrate some of the best ways to use the one computer in your classroom.
PC Technology Guide
Pc Tech Guide: Inkjet Printers
An informative document on inkjet printers. Includes operation, thermal technology, piezo-electric technology, color management, and illustrations.
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.
Other
Katinka Matson: Artist's Statement
A site that shows images of flowers and other natural objects imported to the computer using a flatbed scanner and then printed as artwork. Read the artist's statement, then click on "Prints" at the top to see her work.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Technology Advances
The transistor and the integrated circuit were two inventions that fueled the technology explosion. This lecture presents a brief discussion of these two inventions.
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Ed Web: Trends in Education Reform
A chapter (of a hyperbook entitled Exploring Technology and School Reform) that looks at the history of educational reform. The paper also examines the changes in education that have been produced. There are links to discussions of when...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Charles Babbage Institute: Who Was Charles Babbage?
This is a biographical note on Charles Babbage, computer pioneer, and includes a list of his published works.
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Beanz: Mark Collantes, Designer
Meet Mark, a designer who also knows a lot about how to use technology to create design.
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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.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Carbons to Computers Fax
The Smithsonian Institution provides the lifeline of the fax machine and of its uses in the business world.
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